Children between 9 and 59 months should receive the Measles-Rubella vaccine, while those aged 9 months to 14 years are eligible for the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine.
“Vaccination Is Safe, Effective, And Lifesaving”
Speaking on Saturday, June 12, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized:
“So far, 3.5 million children have received the MR vaccine out of a target of 6.5 million, while 12.1 million have received the TCV vaccine out of 19.2 million targeted.”
He added that:
“Notably, over 4,000 zero-dose children — those never previously vaccinated — have now received both MR and TCV vaccines, strengthening population immunity.”
Vaccines Are Free — No Excuse
Duale reminded the public that:
“All parents and caregivers should visit any public health facilities and outreach sites such as schools, churches, mosques, and markets to access the vaccines free of charge in the next three days.”
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“From urban centres to remote areas, parents and caregivers have demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting children from these preventable but potentially deadly diseases,” Duale noted.
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“The Ministry of Health reaffirms the Government’s commitment to ensuring no child dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. We continue to deliver accessible, quality immunisation services nationwide.”
