Question: In which of the following Districts of Himachal Pradesh MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccination campaign has been recently started?
(a) Kinnaur
(b) Kangra
(c) Bilaspur
(d) Mandi
Answer-(b)
Related Facts:
- A MMR vaccination programme to protect children against measles, mumps and rubella was started in the district of Kangra from August 1st , 2017.
- Under the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination programme, all children between the age of nine months to 15 years will be vaccinated.
- All government and private schools as well as aanganwaadis shall be covered under the programme by well-trained health officials.
- A signature campaign was also initiated to protect children from major childhood diseases like measles, mumps and rubella in Kangra.
- Campaign was initiated by Dharamshala Municipal Corporation Mayor Rajni Vyas.
Reference:
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8934861_MMR-vaccination-campaign-to-be-launched-in-Kangra.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/mmr-vaccination-campaign-to-be-launched-in-kangra-117073000011_1.html