Immunisation uptake has stalled and children are dying

Some 1.5m deaths could be prevented each year if simple vaccinations were administered more widely, says Radhika Batra

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl recently came to the emergency room where I work as a resident doctor. She was writhing in pain, her body convulsed with seizures. My team and I moved fast to activate seizure protocol, secure her intravenous drip, and deliver all appropriate medications.