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• Aiming to eliminate measles and curb instances of rubella by 2020, the Centre has rolled out the second phase of its measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in the country.
• Nearly 3.4 crore children across eight states and union territories — Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu — will be covered in this stage.
• The first phase of the campaign was launched across five states — Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Lakshadweep and Puducherry in February.
• “More than 3.3 crore children were vaccinated, reaching out to 97% of the intended age group,” a statement issued by the health ministry read.
• After the special drive is completed, the Measles Rubella vaccine will be made a part of the routine immunisation process — replacing the measles vaccine that’s currently being given between 9-12 months and 16-24 months after birth.
• The campaign aims to rapidly build up immunity for both measles and rubella diseases, so as to eliminate them. Therefore, all children should receive MR vaccine during the campaign
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