Maternal and child health surveillance aims to monitor the health status of pregnant women and children, identify and address risk factors, and provide timely interventions to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

While research is important for improving maternal and child health, it is not a direct component of maternal and child health surveillance.

The frequency of antenatal care visits should be individualized based on the woman's risk factors and needs.

Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and hemorrhage are all common risk factors for maternal mortality.

Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children under the age of 5 in India.

Expanding access to family planning services, improving access to skilled birth attendants, and promoting exclusive breastfeeding are all key strategies for reducing maternal and child mortality.

The recommended age for children to receive the measles vaccine is 9 months.

Poverty, food insecurity, and inadequate access to clean water and sanitation are all common risk factors for child malnutrition.

The recommended frequency of growth monitoring for children under the age of 2 is every month.

Immunization coverage, growth monitoring, and school attendance are all key indicators of child health.

The recommended age for children to receive the polio vaccine is 6 weeks.

Iron deficiency, malaria, and HIV/AIDS are all common risk factors for maternal anemia.

The recommended frequency of postnatal care visits for women who have given birth is once a week for the first 6 weeks.

Promoting exclusive breastfeeding, providing access to clean water and sanitation, and immunizing children against common childhood diseases are all key strategies for reducing child mortality.

The recommended age for children to receive the rotavirus vaccine is 6 weeks.