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DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus )-What you need to know??

By on April 20, 2011 in Child & Maternal Health Care

Why get vaccinated? DPT is give under Immunization schedule for children. Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria and pertussis are spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. DIPHTHERIA causes a thick covering in the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death. TETANUS [...]

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Immunization schedule for children

By on April 20, 2011 in Child & Maternal Health Care

Immunization forms one of the most important and cost effective strategies for the prevention of childhood sicknesses and disabilities and is thus a basic need for all children. The following schedule has been recommended by the Ministry of Health, Govt. of India and is one of the most widely followed by  the child health care [...]

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