Free Influenza vaccination
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 02 2016 :
Shija Paediatrics and Neonatology Department in association with Cipla, conducted a free Influenza vaccination for children of 2 years and above at Shija Hospitals, Langol on January 1 and at Shija Clinic, Thoubal on January 2, a statement informed.
A single dose of vaccination in the form of nasal spray was administered to children, which would keep away influenza virus for at least a year.
A team led by Dr Yaikhomba Taorem, Consultant Child Specialist & Neonatologist, Shija Hospitals administered free influenza vaccination to about 220 children at Shija Hospitals, Langol and 70 children at Shija Clinic, Thoubal.
Risk-scoring for infectious diseases caused by Influenza (Flu) Virus, counselling and distribution of awareness leaflets at the end of vaccination were the major highlights of the camp.