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Background: Infectious diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. One of the most cost-effective and easy methods for child survival is immunization. The objective of study was to assess the immunization coverage in the rural area of Dhule.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted by using WHO 30x7 cluster sampling technique in Primary Health Centre, Kheda catchment villages among children aged 12-23 months on the day of survey. The total sample size was found out to be 210. Identification of clusters was done as per WHO manual on 30×7 cluster survey. Interviews were conducted as per a structured interview format in households with eligible children. Data feeding was done in MS Excel sheet.Results: Full immunization coverage (FIC) was found out to be 58.6%. Drop-out rate was calculated to be 22.95%. The main reason for not completing the immunization was unaware to return for subsequent vaccine doses.Conclusions: Coverage evaluation of vaccines was found out to be 58.6%. Drop-out rate is high.
ABSTRACT
A case of thymoma with mixed spindle and lymphocytic variety along with acquired, secondary, chronic pure red cell aplasia is an uncommon entity. The presented case is a case of anterior mediastinal tumour with marked anemia. On histopathologic and hematological examinations, it proved to be a case of thymoma along with pure red cell aplasia. High index of suspicion, bone marrow examination, radiological including CT scan examination, total thymectomy after preparation with repeated blood transfusion remains the mainstay of treatment. Prolonged corticosteroid therapy leads to remission for upto ten months after operative intervention.