9 From the month 15 Up to years old 33 One million children will be vaccinated against measles and rubella

Faisalabad(94 news) Measles rubella catch-up campaign in the district 15 From to 27 November during which 9 From the month 15 Up to years old 33 100,000 children will be immunized against measles and rubella, while children up to the age of five will be vaccinated against polio.

In this regard, preparations for the campaign have been finalized, but parents are strongly requested to vaccinate their children of the respective age to protect them from deadly diseases. This was stated by Director Health Services Dr. Kamran Rasheed, a private practitioner at the District Health Development Center in collaboration with UNICEF.(GPs) He said in his speech as a special guest at the district consultation seminar held for

CEO Health Dr. Kashif Mahmood, Regional Coordinator World Health Organization Dr. Mudassar, Divisional Coordinator UNICEF Dr. Sarina, President Pakistan Medical Association Dr. Solat Nawaz, Dr. Altafur Rahman from AFPP, Dr. Tahir from PPA and other departments. Health officers and private practitioners were also present in large numbers. The Director of Health Services urged the doctors to play a vital role for the success of the campaign as they have a prestigious position in the society and have close contact with the patients who come for treatment.

CEO Health said that the rubella vaccine is being introduced for the first time and after this campaign it will become part of the EPI routine vaccine and then immunization against 12 diseases will be administered. He said that as Measles and polio are dangerous, and rubella virus is also serious. Previously, there was no vaccine for it, now its vaccine has been included. He said that about 2500 vaccinators will participate in the campaign, who will make home induction stations and The children of the area will be injected. Apart from this, facility of vaccination will also be provided at fix centers, hospitals, dispensaries.