The Measles and Polio campaign has been postponed by a few weeks to ensure that there is a seamless campaign that covers a number of potential childhood illnesses.
The first round will be from 12 to 23 April 2010, covering polio, measles, and vitamin A and deworming of children between the ages of nine months to 15 years. The second round will be rolled out during 24 to 28 May 2010 focusing on polio for children between 9 months and five years.
The department is postponing the campaign to ensure that there is enough stockpiles of vaccines for the campaign and all children are reached. This campaign will be taken to schools, crèches and early childhood development centres through out KwaZulu-Natal.
Issued by: Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
10 February 2010
Source: Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
(http://www.kznhealth.gov.za/)
