This new edition is a complete guide to vaccines and immunisation for paediatricians and trainees. Presented in question and answer format, the text begins with discussion on vaccine immunology and epidemiology, schedules, storage, vaccine delivery systems, and safety. The following sections cover vaccines for many different diseases and infections including hepatitis, measles, influenza, HIV, HPV, and many more. The third edition has been fully revised to provide the latest advances in the field. New topics have been added to this edition such as Coronavirus vaccines, vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) surveillance, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) vaccine, and enterovirus vaccines. With contributions from experts in the field, this practical book helps answer all the questions practitioners may face in real-life, day to day practice. Key points Practical guide to vaccines and immunisation for paediatricians and trainees Fully revised, third edition featuring latest advances and many new topics Presented in question and answer format Previous edition (9789351521471) published in 2015

Second edition of this book is updated as per guidelines of National Medical Commission in accordance with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) of Community Medicine. This book continues to be must-have for all MBBS students as it prepares them for practical examination along with theory viva.This book continues to be must-have for all MBBS students as it prepares them for practical examination along with theory viva. It is also useful for the students pursuing MD/DNB (Community Medicine), MPH, DPH, etc.New to this edition• Significant content enhancement and re-organization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning.• New chapters on family adoption programme (FAP); formulating research question for study; planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programme; training of health workers in disease prevention and control; application of computers in epidemiology; and essential medicine have been added as per CBME curriculum.• Pointwise, specific, and detailed-illustrated answers to progressively building-up, intuitive questions on each topic.Salient Features• Chapters on vaccination; contraception; drugs of public health importance; nutrition; details of specific clinicosocial cases; and nutritional assessment of individual, family and community; and annexure II: health-related important indicators of India have been revised thoroughly.• Logical flow, in easy-to-understand language and systemic presentation of complete theory in Question-Answer format helps in revision and self-assessment before examination.• Practical part of the book includes spotters with figures and tables, exercises with solutions, exercises for practice prepares students for both practical and viva examination.• Clinicosocial cases with details of specific cases covered in the book and impart practical-focused learning.Online Content• Complimentary access to full ebook at www.medenact.com• Additional practical and viva questions along with answers.• Links to useful websites for further learning.• Complementary images of community medicine for greater retention of knowledge.• Topics such as OSCE/OSPE, food adulteration and tips useful for PPT presentation with relevant syllabus helps in quick learning.Salient Features • Significant content enhancement and re-organization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning. • New chapters on family adoption programme (FAP); formulating research question for study; planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programme; training of health workers in disease prevention and control; application of computers in epidemiology; and essential medicine have been added as per CBME curriculum. • Pointwise, specific, and detailed-illustrated answers to progressively building-up, intuitive questions on each topic. Additional Features • Complimentary access to full ebook at www.medenact.com • Additional practical and viva questions along with answers. • Links to useful websites for further learning. • Complementary images of community medicine for greater retention of knowledge. • Topics such as OSCE/OSPE, food adulteration and tips useful for PPT presentation with relevant syllabus helps in quick learning.

SECTION 1 BASIC CONCEPTS OF CHILD CARE SECTION 2 CARE OF THE NEWBORN SECTION 3 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SECTION 4 NUTRITION SECTION 5 IMMUNITY, IMMUNIZATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES SECTION 6 DISEASES OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM SECTION 7 DISEASES OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM SECTION 8 DISEASES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM SECTION 9 DISEASES OF GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM AND LIVER SECTION 10 DISEASES OF KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT SECTION 11 DISEASES OF BLOOD SECTION 12 PEDIATRIC MALIGNANCIES SECTION 13 ENDOCRINOLOGY SECTION 14 GENETICS SECTION 15 ADOLESCENT HEALTH SECTION 16 RHEUMATOLOGY SECTION 17 INTENSIVE CARE AND EMERGENCIES SECTION 18 PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALTIES SECTION 19 COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS SECTION 20 PEDIATRIC PROCEDURES SECTION 21 PEDIATRIC THERAPEUTICS Appendix Index

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