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SUKKUR, Nov 16 (APP): Divisional Commissioner Sukkur Abid Saleem Qureshi on Sunday appealed to the parents to ensure their children aged 6 months to 5 years receive the measles and rubella (MR) vaccine during a 12-day national campaign starting November 17.
In an awareness message, Qureshi stated that the vaccine was completely safe and effective, providing protection against measles and rubella. He urged the parents to take their children to nearby health centers or await visiting health teams.
The Divisional Commissioner also emphasized the importance of administering supplementary polio drops to children up to 5 years old. He called on the society members to spread awareness about the MR vaccination, stressing that it was the only effective means of protection against these diseases.
Qureshi said the campaign aims to make Sukkur, Sindh, and Pakistan free from measles, rubella, and polio, aligning with the Government of Sindh’s goals.