Immunization Children Rural Nigeria What is already known on this topic Under-5 mortality rate remains high especially in developing countries of the world 6 Immunization rate is low in Nigeria8 Improved immunization will reduce childhood morbidity and mortality 4 5 What this paper adds Complete immunization rate in this rural community is 72.2% Age education and illness of mothers affect the rate of immunization in their children Mother’s illness is the commonest reason for missed opportunity to immunize their children