BANDIPORA, SEPTEMBER 24:
Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Bandipora, Mohammad Qasim
Wani today inaugurated Measles Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign here at Iqbal
Memorial School.
The
objective of the campaign is to vaccinate the children in the age group of 9
months to 15 years against Measles Rubella viral disease.
On the
occasion, the ADDC enjoined upon the organizers to ensure cent per cent
coverage of MR vaccine immunization. He directed coordination of all
departments including Education, Health, ICDS, Municipality, Rural Development
and others to make the campaign a success.
Giving
details about the vaccination campaign, Deputy CMO said that Rubella is an
infectious, yet mild viral illness affecting both children and adults that can
cause death and disabilities in the newborn if an unprotected pregnant woman
gets infected with Rubella virus in early pregnancy.
Among others, BMO Bandipora, AD Fisheries besides technical staff of the
Health Department were also present on the occasion.
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