Mysuru maps 1,396 high-risk zones ahead of Pulse Polio campaign
Mysuru district has identified 1,396 high-risk zones for the upcoming Pulse Polio immunisation campaign scheduled from June 28 to July 1. Authorities will deploy 51 mobile teams and open 1,641 vaccination booths to ensure all children under five are vaccinated. The campaign aims to maintain India's polio-free status amid ongoing cases in neighboring countries.
- ▪Mysuru has mapped 1,396 high-risk areas for the Pulse Polio campaign.
- ▪A total of 1,641 vaccination booths will be opened on June 28.
- ▪The district aims to vaccinate children aged 0-5 years, including those who have previously received polio drops.
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With migrant settlements, construction labour camps and brick kiln clusters emerging as priority zones, Mysuru district has identified 1,396 high-risk areas ahead of the four-day Pulse Polio immunisation campaign scheduled from June 28 to July 1, even as authorities have stepped up efforts to ensure no child below five years is left out.District Health and Family Welfare Officer Kumaraswamy P.C., who chaired the district task force coordination committee meeting on the National Pulse Polio Programme here on Monday, said that special surveillance would be maintained in vulnerable pockets and 51 mobile teams deployed for outreach activities.The campaign will target children aged 0-5 years across the district, including those who have previously received polio drops.
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