On April 1st, the Dak Lak Provincial Department of Health announced that, concluding the second phase of the measles vaccination campaign in the province, as of March 31st, Dak Lak had vaccinated 41,787 children, achieving a vaccination rate of 96.8%.
Health workers at Tan Loi Ward Health Station, Buon Ma Thuot City, administer measles vaccines to students in the area.Accordingly, the vaccination rate for children aged 6 months to under 9 months was 95.1%; for children aged 1 to 5 years, it was 96.4%; and for children aged 6 to 10 years, it was 97.4%.
Currently, the health sector in Dak Lak province is continuing to administer catch-up and supplementary vaccinations to increase the vaccination rate and prevent disease outbreaks more effectively.
Thus far, all 15 districts, towns, and cities in the province have completed the measles vaccination campaign, with vaccination rates exceeding 96%. There have been no cases of severe adverse reactions after vaccination throughout the province.
To ensure the measles vaccination campaign is safe, effective, and on schedule, the People's Committee of Dak Lak province has continuously issued documents requesting the Department of Health and related sectors and localities in the province to accelerate the progress of the measles vaccination campaign.
Following the direction of the Provincial People's Committee, the Dak Lak Provincial Department of Health directed its units to effectively investigate and identify eligible individuals for vaccination; inspect and supervise the preparation and storage of vaccines; monitor and manage any adverse reactions after vaccination; strengthen communication efforts, and mobilize mass organizations to "go door-to-door, check every household" to encourage people to bring their children for complete vaccination.
The measles vaccination campaign in Dak Lak has been extended to schools.
Recently, there has been a measles outbreak , with many cases involving individuals who were not fully vaccinated. In Dak Lak province, as of March 31st, the province recorded over 1,000 cases of fever and rash, of which 228 tested positive for measles.
Measles is a disease primarily transmitted through the respiratory tract, with a very high rate of infection. The disease mainly affects children, making measles prevention and control very difficult, especially in early detection, isolation, and treatment.
Currently, there is no specific treatment for measles; vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the disease.
Source: https://baodaknong.vn/chien-dich-tiem-vaccine-phong-soi-o-dak-lak-dat-96-8-247944.html
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