2nd phase of polio tomorrow

CHENNAI: Department of Public Health has made elaborate arrangements to the conduct second phase of pulse polio campaign tomorrow. According to a press release here today, 70 Lakh children, who were given polio drops in the fi rst phase, will be administered the second dose tomorrow. Besides, the babies born after the fi rst round of campaign would be covered in the second phase. Around 40,000 immunisation booths have been established in Primary Health Centres, Health Sub Centres, Aganwadi Centres, Government Hospitals, Medical College Hospitals, Schools and other important places. In addition to the regular booths, 1000 transit booths will be functioning in major bus stands, railway stations and airports during the campaign days to cover children on travel. The booths will function for three days during day and night. Around 900 mobile teams have been formed to cover children residing in remote and inaccessible areas, the release added.