Adverse Events Following Immunization Among Children Under Two Years of Age: A Prospective Observational Study From North India.

Background: Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective child survival health interventions. A single serious adverse event following immunization (AEFI) or a cluster of events may lead to a loss of public confidence in the program and a major setback to immunization coverage. This study was conducted to assess the incidence of AEFIs in children less than two years of age.

Epidemiological investigation of the jaundice outbreak in lalkuan, nainital district, uttarakhand.

Background: In March 2013, cases of acute hepatitis were reported from Lalkuan, Nainital district. We investigated the outbreak to identify the source of infection and to facilitate control measures.

Objectives: To study the distribution of hepatitis cases, to find the source of infection, and to initiate the control measures in the affected area.

The bacteriological quality of drinking water in Haldwani block of Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.

A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the bacteriological quality of water in Haldwani block, Nainital District, India. Stratified random sampling was used to categorize water sources and consumer points. In total, 108 samples were collected: 15 from the Gola river, 51 from water taps, 24 from water treatment plants and 18 from tube wells.

A rapid appraisal of functioning of Rogi Kalyan Samitis in Uttarakhand.

Objectives: To study the structure and functioning of Rogi Kalyan Samitis (RKS) in community health centers of Uttarakhand state and observe the availability and utilization of funds by RKS.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during September - December 2008 in two districts of the state. Eight community health centers (CHC), four from each district were selected by simple random sampling.