What is Immunization?

Immunization is the process by which vaccines are administered to an individual in order to protect from infectious diseases and strengthen the immunity.

Immunization is an important step to control and eliminate life-threatening and vaccine-preventable infections like cervical cancer, diphtheria, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, pertussis (whooping cough), pneumonia, polio, rotavirus diarrhea, rubella, and tetanus. It is one of the most cost-effective health interventions and helps to protect people of all ages against diseases.