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

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.

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