60 lakh children in state to get polio vaccine: Minister Dr.K.Sudhakar
Parents should get get their children immunised with polio vaccine
The budget this year will cater to aspirational India and will give pace to economic recovery
Chikkaballapura : More than 60 lakh children in 0-5 years age group will get polio vaccine in the state. To augment staff for this Covid-19 vaccination has been temporarily stopped for four days, said Health and Medical Education Dr.K.Sudhakar.
Speaking to the media Minister said that even if the kids have got polio drops multiple times before, they should get vaccinated again until 5 years of age. Mobile units have been set up.
There has been no case of polio in India since last 11 years. But our neighbouring countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan are still not polio-free.
So as a preventive measure India is still con ducting polio vaccination drive.
Covid-19 pandemic has created economic slowdown. During these challenging times PM Modi is leading the nation to build an strong and self-reliant nation.
The budget this year will cater to aspirational India and will give pace to economic recovery.
Earlier today Dr.K.Sudhakar took part in the polio vaccination launch event by CM BSY at his home office Krishna.
