Compliance to the National Immunization Program: A Review of Immunization Records of Grade 1 Students in a Public Elementary School in Manila for the Academic Year 2017-2018
Abstract:Background: Vaccination is a cost-effective primary preventive measure against infectious diseases. However, protection for specific diseases may wane over time. The National Immunization Program was launched to improve vaccine coverage but despite this, some countries including the Philippines have erratic vaccine coverage. Objective: To determine the compliance to the National Immunization Program of Grade 1 students in a public elementary school Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional … Show more
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