Anti-Polio Campaign in Pakistan: 19.6 Million Children Vaccinated in First Three Days
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A week-long anti-polio campaign began in Pakistan on Monday, aiming to administer polio drops to 24 million children across 97 districts of the country. Officials say the campaign is being run to protect children from this dangerous disease.
Officials have reported that approximately 19.6 million children have been vaccinated during the first three days of the campaign. Thousands of workers are going door to door to give drops to children so that no child is left out of the drive. Parents have been urged to make sure their children under the age of five are vaccinated.
The fight against polio in Pakistan is still ongoing. According to recent reports, eight cases of wild poliovirus have been reported in the country. Polio is a disease for which there is no cure, but complete protection is possible through repeated vaccination.
Health experts say that vaccinating every child is essential not only for that child but for the safety of the entire society. Workers will continue their efforts over the remaining days of the campaign.
Sources: Arab News PK
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