The Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation which started on 31st January 2021 has completed successfully in all districts with 100% coverage of all estimated children between 0-5 years. The booth day on 31st January 2021 was followed by intensified house to house immunisation of left out children. Altogether, 1,53,741 children have been Immunised in the state with the Oral Polio vaccine. This was informed in a press release by State Immunization Officer (UIP) Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Dr. Ritu Thurr.

The district wise number of vaccinated children is as below:

Pulse polio rounds are critical to sustain eradication status of Poliomyelitis and to avoid resurgence.

                                                                                    (DIPR)