Table 5 Administration of vaccines later than the recommended date for infants in the Kilinochchi district
Type of Vaccine | Vaccination later than the recommended period | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number (%) vaccinated late | Mean No of days delayed (SD) | Median no of days delayed | Minimum number of days delayed | Maximum number of days delayed | |
BCG | 14 (4.7) | 15.4 (4.3) | 16 | 8 | 21 |
DPT 1+Hepatitis B 1 | 136 (45.3) | 20.2 (2.0) | 10 | 1 | 89 |
OPV 1 | 136 (45.3) | 20.2 (2.0) | 10 | 1 | 89 |
DPT 2+Hepatitis B 2 | 158 (52.7) | 41.2 (4.0) | 36 | 1 | 179 |
OPV 2 | 158 (52.7) | 41.2 (4.0) | 36 | 1 | 179 |
DPT 3+Hepatitis B 3 | 211(71.2) | 38.9 (3.4) | 29 | 1 | 115 |
OPV 3 | 211 (71.2) | 38.9 (3.4) | 29 | 1 | 115 |
Measles | 110 (40.0) | 37.9 (3.7) | 30.5 | 1 | 253 |