Polio drops were administered to the children in the target age group during the second round of Pulse Polio Immunisation held in Visakhapatnam last Sunday.
Poliomyelitis - About
Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It results in paralysis and generally affects people of all age groups, children being more susceptible
Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It results in paralysis and generally affects people of all age groups, children being more susceptible
According to authorities, a total 3,632 PPI centres were set up in the district and 7,033 mobile teams formed to undertake door-to-door surveys. An additional 14,528 persons were appointed and 98 mobile vaccination teams were also formed to administer drops to uncovered children in the target age group.
“Special teams were posted at bus terminals, railway stations and junctions to administer polio drops to children on the move. A total of 363 supervisors were appointed and cold storage chains were set up at 87 places to prevent the vaccine from getting damaged,” said State Nodal Officer for PPI and Joint Director of Urban Health Mission Aruna Devi.
Source-Medindia
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