Vaccination is a time tested, safe and healthy intervention to prevent diseases and improve child survival rates. Currently, over 27 infectious agents can be prevented from immunization and many other vaccines are still in the developmental stages. Apart from vaccination, the other important aspect is infant nutrition. It is noted that only 40% of infants aged 0-6 months were being exclusively breastfed while less than 25% of infants above 6 months and up to 2 years met the criteria of dietary diversity.
In February 2018, the WHO reported that 45% of the child deaths were associated with under-nutrition. In this respect, it has been stressed that proper nutrition for infants through breastfeeding is vital for improved IQ and immunity, translating into better school attendance and higher income in adult life. In addition to proper nutrition, Probiotics termed as functional foods are…
