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During the severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, immunization practices of all age groups, especially routine childhood vaccines, have been interrupted. Immunization is considered an essential health activity, which needs to be resumed as early as possible. This pandemic has created several unique issues related to routine immunization of individual children at clinics, which needs to be addressed. In this communication, the Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP) of Indian Academy of Pediatrics addresses the common questions and issues related to SARS-CoV-2 and routine immunization services. This also includes the recommendations for routine immunization of SARS-CoV-2 suspect and positive children, and for the logistics to be followed for immunization services.
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These guidelines are meant for practicing pediatricians in their office set up or hospital. These guidelines are based on the available knowledge of COVID 19 as on date. Any further guidance based on evolving scenarios will be issued accordingly. Members are informed that these are only recommendations and they should be taken in context with local advisories issued by health authorities in the areas where the member provides medical services.
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Kasi, S.G., Dhir, S.K., Verma, S. et al. Immunization During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations From Indian Academy of Pediatrics Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices. Indian Pediatr 57, 1147–1152 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-020-2071-8
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