HealthPhone™ Hindi - How Immunization protects: Completing the immunization cycle protects children

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Produced by: UNICEF, India - Video in हिन्दी - मानक हिन्दी - Mānak Hindī - Hindi
Know how immunizations protect children against diseases.
These videos focus on social and behaviour change communication and are made for individual and small group viewing, learning and discussion. They are designed to be used as interpersonal communication tools by communities and frontline workers in giving out important information to women and caregivers.
Key Messages
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Immunization protects children against some of the most dangerous diseases of childhood and is most effective if given before a disease strikes.
A child who is NOT immunized is very likely to get measles, diphtheria, tetanus, tuberculosis, whooping cough, polio and many other diseases that can kill or leave them severely weakened resulting in stunted growth or permanent disability.
Once a child develops measles, his/her immunity goes down, resulting in complications like pneumonia, diarrhoea, etc. The child may die due to these complications.
Discussions and Frequently Asked Questions
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How do immunizations work?
Key Response: Each vaccine given to the child helps build up the child's defenses against that particular disease. Some vaccines require multiple doses for full protection. It is important for every child to complete the full number of these immunizations.
Family members insist that immunization is not really needed.
Key Response: All children need to be vaccinated. Immunization protects children against some of the most dangerous diseases of childhood and is most effective if given before a disease strikes.
What should you do if your child has measles?
Key Response: When a child has measles a dose of Vitamin A should be administered on two consecutive days. This is to protect the child from complications such as pneumonia and diarrhoea as measles related deaths are because of these complications. After the child recovers -- the child should get all vaccinations that s/he has missed, including measles.
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