By Mercy Ibor
The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health and partners, will commence the implementation of the integrated measles vaccination campaign from the 5th through 13 October 2024.
Measles is a life-threatening disease caused by the measles virus that can spread from one infected person to another.
During the campaign, other childhood vaccines will be given to children aged 0-23 Months, HPV for girls 9-14 years, and measles vaccines 9-59 months of age.
CRSPHCDA in a press release signed and issued by the Director-General, Dr. Vivien Mesembe, said health workers will be at all health facilities and other designated places such as schools, churches, mosques, markets, among others from 8:am to 2:pm daily.
Parents and caregivers are advised to bring their kids and wards for the exercise at designated vaccination posts and all government health facilities.
“Do not miss this opportunity to protect yourself and family against vaccine-preventable diseases. All vaccines are free, safe, and Effective. For enquiries please call: 08065153097 or 07036696010”
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