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Immunization remains one of the cheapest and most cost effective means of protecting the masses from vaccinepreventable diseases. Factors affecting Childhood immunization uptake at general practice level may be considered interms of sociodemographic variables, attitude and practice. This review was done to enlighten the public onChildhood Immunization in Africa. Different search engines were consulted to explore the literatures and ascertainthe gaps in knowledge on Childhood Immunization in Africa. There has been increasing emphasis on preventive care,which has resulted in systematic differences in the success of practices for child immunization. Results indicate a highincidence of immunization practice among the households. Immunization for children is the effective, safe andefficient public health interventions to prevent childhood morbidity and mortality. This review found that most menhave good knowledge, positive attitude with poor practice and involvement of immunization. There is a need toincrease awareness about the benefits and importance of vaccination, as well as the harmful consequences of noncompleteimmunization