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Bhopal, 20 February (HS). The District Task Force meeting for Japanese Encephalitis vaccination campaign was organized in the Collector Auditorium on Tuesday. This vaccination will start from 27th February. In this, children aged between one year to 15 years will be vaccinated to prevent this serious disease. An estimated 9 lakh children will be vaccinated in Bhopal. In the first phase of the campaign, J.E. The vaccines will be administered in regular vaccination sessions. In the second phase, these vaccines will also be administered in schools. After the campaign, it is proposed to include this vaccine in the regular vaccination program.
In the District Task Force meeting held regarding the vaccination campaign, Chief Executive Officer District Panchayat Rituraj Singh discussed with the officials and gave necessary instructions. He said that all family members should get their children vaccinated to protect themselves from this serious disease. This vaccine will be administered free of cost by the government.
This disease is caused by the bite of Culex mosquito
Japanese encephalitis is a vector borne disease. This disease is caused by the bite of Culex mosquito. These mosquitoes live in stagnant water and bite at night. Migratory birds and pigs of the Ardeidae species are the main carriers of the flavi virus of this disease. Japanese encephalitis disease was first seen in Japan, hence the disease was named Japanese encephalitis.
This vaccine is already being administered in many states of India
The outbreak of this disease is in 22 states of the country. This vaccine campaign has previously been conducted in 333 districts of the country. This vaccine has been included in the regular vaccination program in 234 districts of 21 states. To reduce the outbreak of this disease, this vaccine is also being introduced in the state by the government.
Japanese encephalitis is serious and fatal
Japanese encephalitis is a fatal disease. After infection, the virus enters the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord of the person. In most cases of this disease, no symptoms are seen. In severe cases, headache and swelling of brain tissues or encephalitis may occur. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, shivering, vomiting, high fever, stiff neck. The victim may also experience shocks. If not treated, death may occur.
Children aged 1 to 15 years are more at risk
Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari said that children aged between 1 to 15 years are more at risk of this disease. More than 80% of the people infected with this disease belong to this age group. That is why vaccinations are being given to children aged 1 to 15 years on priority basis. This disease can be prevented by getting vaccinated. 23 cases of Japanese encephalitis have been reported in Bhopal district in the last 8 years. All these people have become healthy.
Is safe and effective. AD vaccine
Vaccination is necessary to prevent Japanese encephalitis. This vaccine is already being administered in many states and is completely safe and effective. This vaccine is being provided free of cost by the government. There may be a slight pain at the injection site, which usually occurs with all injections. Apart from this, this vaccine does not have any side effects.
Vaccination will be done in coordination with other departments and NGOs
Women and Child Development Department, School Education Department, Municipal Corporation, Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Tribal Welfare Department and NGOs have been involved for coordination and cooperation in the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination Campaign. Madhya Pradesh Jan Abhiyan Parishad and health support groups will also cooperate in the campaign.
In the meeting, the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat instructed the officials of these departments to get 100 percent vaccination done in coordination with the Health Department.