Universal Vaccination Guidelines and status during the Corona Era

  • Dr. D. Sharad Gedam Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Government Autonomous Medical College (GMC), Associated hospital, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Dr. Mamta Verma Associate Professor, College of Nursing, AIIMS, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Keywords: Covid-19, Corona Virus, Vaccine, Universal Immunization guidelines

Abstract

As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, people in all countries are being encouraged to take preventive measuress to prevent transmission, including in many countries by staying at home and physical distancing. But a pandemic does not erase other diseases and their impact. While many services, including some health services, are being scaled back, the risk of further outbreaks of infectious diseases grows. The healthcare disruptions caused by COVID-19 could have a devastating impact on child mortality.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.17511/ijphr.2020.i03.01
Published: 2020-06-30
How to Cite
Dr. D. Sharad Gedam, & Dr. Mamta Verma. (2020). Universal Vaccination Guidelines and status during the Corona Era. Public Health Review: International Journal of Public Health Research, 7(3), 26-27. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijphr.2020.i03.01
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Editorial