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Descriptive approach and descriptive design were used for the present study, Sample consisted of 30 mothers of under-five year children from Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab were selected using non-probability sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaires was given to assess the knowledge regarding importance of immunization and prevention of diseases. Before data collection the researcher introduces purpose of study, clarifies the queries and took verbal consent from subjects. Findings of the study revealed that majority of mothers of under five children has adequate knowledge (56%) and inadequate knowledge (44%) towards importance of immunization and prevention of diseases. Mean of 50 sample is 16.56 and standard deviation was 2.757 and mean percentage 55.20. The finding of the study shows that the mothers have adequate knowledge regarding importance of immunization and prevention of diseases. The overall knowledge towards importance of immunization and prevention of diseases was found to be favourable (55.20%).