Kolar
No child should be infected with polio “All children under the age of 5 should be vaccinated with polio vaccine to protect their child’s health,” taluk Health Minister Dr Rama Deepika said.
Talking about preparations for the polio vaccine campaign at a pre-emptive meeting held she said, “The Polio Vaccine Campaign will be held on February 27 across the country. Parents are invariably requested that their children be vaccinated with 2 drops of polio vaccine to their children within 5 years.”
A total of 93,893 households have been identified for polio vaccination in Taluk, while in 170 booths vaccination will be held. The campaign is composed of 348 teams, including Asha-Anganwadi activists and representatives of voluntary organizations. Jtha will be held to raise awareness about the school’s polio vaccine, she said.
Deputy Tahsildar Hamsa Maria, District Women and Child Protection Officer Ramesh, Education Officer Srinivas and KSRTC Manager Basavaraj were also present.
