Cross River State has fastened the fifth to thirteenth of October for the graduation of the Implementation of Built-in Measles Vaccination Marketing campaign.
This was disclosed in a notification signed by Dr Vivien Mesembe Otu, Director-Basic of the Cross River State Main Well being Care Improvement Company, on thirteenth September.
In response to Dr Otu, “The Cross River State Main Well being Care Improvement Company, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Well being and Companions, will start the Implementation of Built-in Measles Vaccination Marketing campaign from the fifth by way of thirteenth October 2024.”
Measles is a life-threatening illness brought on by the measles virus that may unfold from one contaminated particular person to a different.
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“Throughout the marketing campaign, different childhood vaccines might be given to youngsters aged 023 Months, HPV for women 9-14 years, MEASLES VACCINES 9-59 MONTHS of age. Practice well being employees might be in any respect well being amenities and different designated locations akin to faculties, church buildings, mosques, market, and many others from 8 am to 2 pm.
“Mother and father and caregivers are admonished to carry out their children and wards for the train at designated vaccination posts and all authorities well being amenities.
“Don’t miss this chance to guard your self and your loved ones in opposition to vaccine-preventable illnesses.
“All vaccines are FREE, SAFE and EFFECTIVE,” the message learn.
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