Protect children from Polio virus – LG Chairman begs residents

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Mr Shedrack Azubuike, Local Government Chairman of Orumba South, Anambra State, has appealed to residents to present their children for Immunisation against Polio virus.

Azubuike made the call at the flag-off of the National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) in Orumba South LGA, on Thursday.

He appealed to residents to actively participate in the upcoming Polio vaccination campaign scheduled to start from Saturday, May 3.

“According to health experts, immunisation is a vital step in boosting the health and immunity of our children in the community.

“I appeal to parents, especially mothers to allow their children to be vaccinated during this period and protect them from Polio virus.

“We need to come together as a community and embrace this opportunity.

“Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration is doing everything possible to protect our children, and it is our responsibility as parents and caregivers to support this cause,” he said.

Also speaking, Mrs Chisom Uchem, Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency, said the vaccination is for children between zero to 59 months.

Uchem said the vaccine is free, safe and effective and would immune children against poliomyelitis, a deadly childhood disease that could cripple a child or even kill the victim.

In his remarks, Igwe Bernard Emejuo of Eziagu community commended Gov. Soludo for his proactive health initiatives and measures to prevent deadly diseases in children.

The Traditional Ruler promised to support and ensure a successful immunisation exercise.

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