Three-day anti-polio drive starts in Bhakkar
Infants and young children are at highest risk of contracting virusBHAKKAR: Authorities in Bhakkar district have kickstarted a special three-day campaign in 10 union councils. Modern research indicates that children under five years of age are the most affected from polio virus due to lack of immunity in their bodies. The polio vaccine is the safest among all vaccines developed in medical sciences. Pakistan Medical Association, Pakistan Paediatric Association and expert doctors in Pakistan have endorsed the safety of polio vaccines. Every dose of polio vaccine comprises of two drops.
Source: The Express Tribune June 22, 2019 04:30 UTC
