Pulse Polio Drive in Patiala From April 7

As per, Dr. Varinder Singh Mohi, civil surgeon Patiala, declared that the kids, up to five years of age, will be given vaccine under the pulse polio drive commencing from April 7 to April 9.

Dr. Varinder stated that the health department teams will visit the streets that will give polio vaccine to around 24,281 kids (0-5 age group).

These teams will cover up migratory population, poor people, laborers, grain markets as well as newly built streets.

Beside these regions, people came from other zones will also be covered under this drive.

Dr. Mohi said that around 159 teams have been formed for this campaign in addition to 14 mobile teams.

Mobile health groups have been advised to cover maximum houses on a daily basis to cover up the left children.

Aside from the educational institutions in areas, polio booths will also be established at gurudwaras, bus stands, railway stations, and other public places.

According to the health section the polio vaccine should be given to all kids comprising those who have been already given the first dose.