Gautam Budh Nagar Launches School-Based TD Vaccination Drive
GB Nagar rolls out TD booster shots in schools
Hindustan Times
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Gautam Budh Nagar, India, has initiated a school-based tetanus-diphtheria (TD) vaccination campaign from April 20 to 30. The program aims to immunize children against diphtheria and tetanus, with specific vaccines administered based on class levels. Health officials emphasize the importance of this initiative to ensure no child is left unvaccinated.
- 01The TD vaccination campaign runs from April 20 to 30 in Gautam Budh Nagar.
- 02Children in Class 1 will receive the DPT second booster dose.
- 03Students in Classes 4 and 5 will be given the TD-10 vaccine.
- 04Classes 10 and 11 students will receive the TD-16 vaccine.
- 05The vaccination is free and aims to protect against serious infectious diseases.
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Gautam Budh Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, India, has launched a school-based tetanus-diphtheria (TD) vaccination campaign from April 20 to 30. This initiative aims to protect children from serious infectious diseases such as diphtheria and tetanus. According to health officials, students in Class 1 will receive the DPT second booster dose, while those in Classes 4 and 5 will be administered the TD-10 vaccine. Additionally, students in Classes 10 and 11 will receive the TD-16 vaccine. The campaign is being conducted in phases to address the growing risk of diphtheria, especially during seasonal changes. Health department teams are visiting schools to ensure a smooth vaccination process. Immunisation officer Dr. R K Siroh highlighted that the department is committed to ensuring that no eligible child is overlooked, including those who missed previous doses. The vaccines are reported to be safe, with only mild side effects expected in some children. Parents are encouraged to participate, as the vaccine is available free of cost and is crucial for children's health.
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This vaccination drive aims to significantly reduce the incidence of diphtheria and tetanus among school-aged children in Gautam Budh Nagar.
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