Full-fledged preparations are being carried out to conduct the vaccination camp from 06.02.2017 to 28.02.2017 to alleviate measles and Rubella, for children between age groups 9 months to 15 yrs. Close to 7,51,431 children between the age group 9 months and 15 years will get benefited through this vaccination drive. However, there are unwarranted messages being spread about the vaccinations in the social media indicating severe side effects and claiming it to be 'unsafe'.
Clarifying on this, District Collector TN Hariharan has stated that, 'The vaccines for rubella and measles are completely safe. And, that a a single injection gives protection from measles and rubella for a lifetime. People are advised to not believe the baseless information spread about the vaccines'. He also warned that action would be initiated against people who are involved in spreading false information about the vaccines and create panic among the parents.
He also stated that “Steps are taken to ensure that school teachers are well-informed about this camp as through a vast number of parents could be reached. The special team deputed for this drive will ensure that all school kids are vaccinated through the drive, 1966 camps will be set in schools around the district for vaccination purpose. And, 958 camps at all anganwadi centres will also act as vaccination centres. Additionally, we are also taking steps to ensure that a special vaccination camp is organized for kids who are not enrolled in schools. To make the purpose of the camp successful, parents should cooperate and take earnest efforts to bring their kids to the camps'.
About 400 officials and workers from health department and around 966 workers from integrated child development programme, have been deployed on duty at this camp. Among them are schools teachers, head masters, officials from revenue department, rural development, city police, rotary club, lions club, Indian red cross society and representatives from voluntary organisations will participate in this vaccination drive to aid smooth conduct of the drive.
Efforts are being made to spread the awareness among the public, especially parents about this vaccination camp.
Clarifying on this, District Collector TN Hariharan has stated that, 'The vaccines for rubella and measles are completely safe. And, that a a single injection gives protection from measles and rubella for a lifetime. People are advised to not believe the baseless information spread about the vaccines'. He also warned that action would be initiated against people who are involved in spreading false information about the vaccines and create panic among the parents.
He also stated that “Steps are taken to ensure that school teachers are well-informed about this camp as through a vast number of parents could be reached. The special team deputed for this drive will ensure that all school kids are vaccinated through the drive, 1966 camps will be set in schools around the district for vaccination purpose. And, 958 camps at all anganwadi centres will also act as vaccination centres. Additionally, we are also taking steps to ensure that a special vaccination camp is organized for kids who are not enrolled in schools. To make the purpose of the camp successful, parents should cooperate and take earnest efforts to bring their kids to the camps'.
About 400 officials and workers from health department and around 966 workers from integrated child development programme, have been deployed on duty at this camp. Among them are schools teachers, head masters, officials from revenue department, rural development, city police, rotary club, lions club, Indian red cross society and representatives from voluntary organisations will participate in this vaccination drive to aid smooth conduct of the drive.
Efforts are being made to spread the awareness among the public, especially parents about this vaccination camp.