SMC holds workshop over freshly added PC vaccine to immunization programme

Surat: As per the order by Government of Gujarat, a new vaccine has been included in universal immunization programme, said Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in a note, adding that a training workshop was organized for introduction of this new vaccine.

SMC said, Universal Immunization programme covers BCG, OPV, Hepatitis-B, IPV, Pentavalent, Measles-Rubella, Rota virus, DPT and TD vaccines.

Now a PCV(Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) has been added to routine immunization programme to protect children against pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. The first dose of this vaccine will be administered after one and half month (sixth week) while the second dose will be given after three and half months (14th week). The third dose(booster) will be given after 9 months.

SMC trained 153 medical officers regarding this new vaccine and related guideline issued by government.

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