2.78 Lakh Children Vaccinated Under Pulse Polio Drive in Bengaluru North City

The National Pulse Polio Immunization Programme recorded 98.2% vaccination coverage across the Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) limits, with 2,78,880 children below five years receiving Pulse Polio drops on June 28.

Key Details;

• Target children (below 5 years): 2,83,923

• Children vaccinated: 2,78,880

• Coverage achieved: 98.2%

• Vaccinations were carried out through Pulse Polio booths, mobile vaccination teams, and transit points across the Corporation limits.

• The programme was implemented with support from the BNCC Health Department, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, medical staff, and volunteers.

• Pulse Polio vaccination will continue at Corporation Primary Health Centres until July 1.

• Door-to-door visits will also be conducted to vaccinate children who missed the campaign.

• BNCC Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar appealed to parents and guardians to cooperate with health workers to help achieve 100% vaccination coverage.