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.