MP, UNICEF to vaccinate infants against pneumonia, meningitis

Published On 2018-04-08 04:20 GMT | Update On 2018-04-08 04:20 GMT

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government, with technical support from the United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF), will start a vaccination drive from tomorrow to immunize infants against pneumonia and meningitis.

The Union government's Sample Registration Survey (SRS), the findings of which were released last year, had put the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Madhya Pradesh at 52 deaths per thousand live births and called it alarming.

"We have got 26.11 lakh doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine from the Central government. Each costs Rs 3,800 and will be given to infants free of cost," the National Health Mission's MP Director S Viswanathan said today.

"Training of medical officials and frontline staff has been completed and we are in a position to launch the drive across the state," he added.

Dr Vandana Bhatia, Health Specialist with UNICEF MP, said that the vaccine would be administered to infants when they are one-and-half months, three-and-half months and nine months old.

"The vaccination will cover around 2 million children annually in the state," she added.

According to an estimate, pneumococcal pneumonia kills 13,500 kids in MP every year, she said.

Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.

NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.

Medical Dialogues Bureau

Medical Dialogues Bureau consists of a team of passionate medical/scientific writers, led by doctors and healthcare researchers. Our team efforts to bring you updated and timely news about the important happenings of the medical and healthcare sector. Our editorial team can be reached at editorial@medicaldialogues.in.

Comments Policy

Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .

MP, UNICEF to vaccinate infants against pneumonia, meningitis

Similar News

'Indians are bad': Florida patient attacks Indian-origin nurse, breaks almost every bone on her face

Frailty tied to Adverse Events in RA Patients on Biologic and Targeted Synthetic DMARDs, finds study

High dietary acid load can potentially worsen cardiometabolic risk factors, study reveals

Diabetes stigma tied to food insecurity, disordered eating and lower psychosocial well-being in diabetes patients: Study

Physical Activity may ease symptom burden of postconcussion in children, suggests study

Strength training improves knee health, lowers risk of knee osteoarthritis: Study

Sibling death in childhood tied to increased risk of early-onset cardiovascular disease: JAMA

Bisoprolol safe and effective for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Study