Tag: Immunization
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Mirpurkhas Health Officials Mobilize for Nationwide Measles-Rubella Campaign
Mirpurkhas Prepares for National Measles-Rubella Campaign Health officials in Mirpurkhas are intensifying preparations for Pakistan’s upcoming National Measles and Rubella (MR) Prevention Campaign. A high-level meeting at the District Health Office, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner-II Faisal Ali Soomro, emphasized the urgency of the nationwide drive and outlined steps to ensure broad community participation across…
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Mirpurkhas Health Officials Gear Up for Nationwide Measles-Rubella Campaign
Mirpurkhas Prepares for a Nationwide Measles-Rubella Campaign Health officials in Mirpurkhas are mobilizing ahead of Pakistan’s National Measles and Rubella Prevention Campaign. A high-level meeting at the District Health Office, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner-II Faisal Ali Soomro, underscored the urgency of the nationwide drive aimed at eliminating measles and rubella in children. The meeting…
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Sanghar Gears Up for Measles, Rubella, and Polio Vaccination Drive
Overview of the Readiness Meeting A district readiness meeting was convened in Sanghar to review preparations for the upcoming Measles and Rubella (MR) and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) vaccination campaign. Chaired by Deputy Commissioner Sarah Javed, the session focused on ensuring a smooth and effective rollout across the district from November 17 to November 2.…
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Pediatrician Dr. Shafqat Bhurguri Calls for Vaccination Against Measles and Rubella
A Trusted Call to Action from a Renowned Pediatrician In a key public health message, Dr. Shafqat Bhurguri, a respected pediatrician, is urging parents to ensure their children receive the measles and rubella (MR) vaccine. He emphasizes that the MR vaccine is not only safe and effective but also essential in shielding children from two…
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Think you’re not eligible for a free COVID shot in Alberta? Experts urge double check
Overview Health experts in Alberta are urging residents to take a closer look at eligibility requirements for a free COVID-19 vaccination. Amid a controversial fall immunization campaign, many Canadians report confusion about who qualifies, where to get a shot, and how to access the program without paying. As the province navigates evolving guidelines, a clear,…
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Are You Eligible for a Free COVID Shot in Alberta? Experts Warn to Double-Check
Overview: Confusion over Alberta’s free COVID-19 shot program As Alberta rolls out its fall COVID-19 immunization push, health experts are urging residents to double-check their eligibility for a free shot. The campaign, designed to maximize protection ahead of the respiratory virus season, has been clouded by unclear communications and evolving guidelines. For many Albertans, eligibility…
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Think you’re not eligible for a free COVID shot in Alberta? Double check, experts urge
Why eligibility is drawing renewed scrutiny As Alberta rolls out its fall immunization push, health experts are sounding the alarm about ongoing confusion over who qualifies for a free COVID-19 vaccine. The province has faced days of questions from residents who assumed they were ineligible, only to discover that coverage rules can be nuanced and…
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Director Health Services Visits Rawalpindi to Review Immunization Efforts
Overview of the Official Visit Rawalpindi recently hosted a high-level health delegation as the Director Health Services (EPI) Punjab, Dr. Sammara, arrived with her team to conduct a comprehensive review of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). The purpose of the visit was to assess the current status of immunization delivery, identify bottlenecks, and ensure…
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Director Health Services Visits Rawalpindi for EPI Review and Measles-Rubella Monitoring
Overview of the visit In a bid to strengthen routine immunization and monitor recent immunization campaigns, Dr. Sammara, Director Health Services (EPI) Punjab, led an official delegation to Rawalpindi. The visit, which included senior EPI officials and technical staff, focused on a comprehensive review of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) and the ongoing Measles-Rubella…
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Under RFK Jr., the CDC Faces Scrutiny of the Childhood Vaccine Schedule
Raising Questions About a Long-Standing Schedule For decades, the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule has guided countless families through a series of immunizations starting shortly after birth. The schedule, coordinated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and approved by advisory panels of pediatric experts, aims to protect children from a range of diseases.…