● Third dose of DPT vaccine is used globally to assess vaccination rates.
● DPT : Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus vaccines are vaccine-preventable bacterial diseases.
● Diphtheria can cause a thick covering in the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, heart failure, and even death.
● Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. Whooping cough can become more serious, particularly in infants.
● Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) is a serious disease that causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body.
● India reported a drop in the number of pertussis & tetanus cases.
● The Centre’s Mission Indradhanush scheme provides vaccination against 12 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD).
● Achievements: The Full Immunisation Coverage among children aged 12-23 months of age has increased from 62% (NFHS-4) to 76.4%(NFHS-5).
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