The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown has impacted the vaccination process for newborn babies and infants, exposing them to life-threatening diseases like polio, measles, German measles, whooping cough, diphtheria etc, which has become a matter of concern for healthcare experts. They believe that the need of the hour is to start the immunisation process.

'Process should start'

Speaking to mid-day, Dr Fazal Nabi, director of paediatric department, Jaslok hospital, said, "We cannot miss out on the immunisation process for a long time, especially when it comes to the gap between two primary dosages. This will only compromise the immunity response to any infection that the baby may be exposed to."