Pulse Polio Drive Reaches 31,657 Children with Vaccination

Madikeri, June 28: The National Pulse Polio Campaign was launched across the district on Sunday by administering pulse polio vaccine to children under the age of five. Health department officials, public representatives and leaders of various organizations inaugurated the program by administering polio drops to children at various vaccination centers in the district.

On the first day of the campaign, Sunday, a total of 31,657 children were vaccinated in the district, which is more than the target of 29,011 children, achieving 109.12 percent of the target.

The target of 6701 vaccinations was set in Madikeri rural division. 7009 vaccinations were given, achieving 103.7 percent of the target. In Madikeri city limits, 1916 children out of the target of 1122 were vaccinated, achieving 170.8 percent. Through this, 8925 children have been vaccinated in Madikeri taluk, achieving 113.2 percent of the target. In Somwarpet rural division, 10,933 children have been vaccinated out of the target of 9871, achieving 110.8 percent of the target. In the urban area, 240 children have been vaccinated. 291 children have been vaccinated, achieving 121 percent of the target, achieving 111 percent of the target in the taluk area.

In Virajpet rural division, 10,346 children have been vaccinated out of the target of 9741. In the urban area, 1162 children have been vaccinated out of 1276. The target has been achieved by 91 percent. A total of 11508 children have been vaccinated in the taluk area, achieving 104 percent.

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The Pulse Polio Campaign was launched at the Women and Children's Department of the Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri. The heads of various associations and organizations launched the program by administering polio drops to children under the age of five.

Indian Red Cross Society President Ravindra Rai said that many organizations including the World Health Organization, 

organization, Rotary and Red Cross are working hand in hand with the government to eradicate polio.

District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Satish Kumar informed that 29,011 children under the age of five have been identified in Kodagu district, out of which 26,373 are rural and 2,638 are urban. He said that steps have been taken to identify and vaccinate migrant children.

RCH Officer Dr. Madhusudan said that 471 vaccination booths and 33 transit booths have been opened in the district and 33 in crowded areas, bus stands and tourist centers. A mobile team has also been deployed in Madikeri taluk. He said that 1,952 vaccination staff and 84 supervisors will work across the district. Ta. He informed that polio drops will be administered to children who have not been vaccinated by visiting houses in rural areas on 29 and 30 and in urban areas from 29 to July 1. Taluk Medical Officer Dr. Sanath Kumar, Dr. Indudar, Rotary Society Manohar Kamath, Ratan Thammaiah, Dr. Chandrashekhar, Dr. Divya Rani, Health Education Officer Palaksha, Srikanth, Devaraju and many others were present at the program.

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