DC Roshita launched Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV) for Diarrhoea Prevention at Thoubal
Source: IT News
Thoubal, June 25 2019:
Deputy Commissioner of Thoubal Haobam Roshita, IAS launched "Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV)" for Diarrhoea Prevention at a function held today Organise by District Health Society Thoubal at the conference hall of District Hospital ThoubaI.
District Family Welfare Officer of Thoubal Dr Ksh Memcha Devi, in her key note address, stated that that introduction of Rotavirus Vaccine is a big boon in the country as every 10 minutes, one child (between the ages of 0-5) dies of rotavirus diarrhoea or cold diarrhoea.
Enlightening the masses about the Rotavirus vaccine, she said, "The vaccine is the only vaccine to prevent diarrhoea caused by Rotavirus." The Rotavirus vaccine which is available both in oral and liquid forms can be administered to all the infants at 6 weeks, 10 weeks and 14 weeks along with other vaccines in routine immunisation schedule, Ksh.Memcha said.
Ksh.Memcha also mentioned that the dose of the Rotavirus vaccine (liquid form) currently being supplied under Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) is five drops (0.5 ml); and to achieve effective results, it needs to be stored between -15 degree Celsius and -25 degree Celsius.
"It will be provided to all government health facilities including hospitals, urban dispensaries, public health centres, community health centres and sub-centres," she added.
The function also witnessed the attendance of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of District Health Society Thoubal Dr.N.Jayentakumar and Medical Superintendent of Thoubal District Hospital Dr.Ch.Memcha Devi as President and Guest of honour respectively.