Dhadwal, DSood, RGupta, A KAhluwalia, S KVatsayan, ASharma, R1997-06-012009-06-011997-06-012009-06-011997-06-01Dhadwal D, Sood R, Gupta AK, Ahluwalia SK, Vatsayan A, Sharma R. Immunization coverage among urban and rural children in the Shimla hills. Journal of Communicable Diseases. 1997 Jun; 29(2): 127-30http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/111777A cross sectional study was carried out to assess immunisation coverage among 257 urban and 339 rural children aged 13-36 months who were vaccinated at pulse polio booths in Shimla hills. 84.37% urban children and 57.59% rural children were fully vaccinated. BCG scar was negative in a large number of children, especially from rural areas. Increasing maternal education was associated with complete immunisation. OPV I-III dropouts were 3% among urban children and 15% among rural. The corresponding dropout rates for DPT I-III were 1% and 8% respectively. The immunisation coverage in this region was higher than others. Sustained efforts are required to achieve full immunisation coverage and eradicate polio and measles.engChild WelfareCross-Sectional StudiesHumansImmunization --standardsIndiaInfantMothers --educationRural HealthUrban HealthJournal Article