65,000 Children to Receive Polio Shots in Udupi District on June 28

On June 28, the Udupi district health department will conduct a mass polio immunisation campaign, administering 65,401 drops to children below the age of five. The effort is part of India’s strategy to maintain polio eradication and prevent outbreaks in the region.

The vaccination drive will be carried out in all taluks of Udupi, with government hospitals, primary health centres and temporary booths deployed at community gathering points. Health workers will use finger‑prick or oral drops, depending on the specific vaccine formulation, and will also collect data on coverage and any adverse events.

This initiative aims to safeguard the district’s youngest residents and uphold India’s polio-free status. The campaign follows recent efforts in neighboring districts and underscores the government’s commitment to public health. Source: Google News – Udupi.