Delhi: Lack of consent puts measles-rubella vaccination campaign in limbo
With Delhi High Court putting a stay on the measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, initially planned to be carried out in citys schools from January 16, the Department of Health and schools are still struggling to get consent of childrens parents. The High Court on January 22 had made it clear to the Delhi government that the risks of administering measles and rubella vaccine have to be indicated in its advertisements if the drive has to be carried out in schools. Advertising The Department of Health will now challenge the courts latest decision. Under the MR campaign, the departments of health and education are collaborating to encourage participation of schools , As Reported By IE.
According to the Newspaper,This will include orientation for officers, principals, teachers and students by experts of the Health Department. As it is a national policy, we must follow what is being done in other states. Delhi cannot have two separate policies for private and government schools. We will challenge the courts decision, Dr Nutan Mundeja, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Delhi Government, told The Indian Express. Explained A mega project to end the disease Measles and Rubella are highly contagious viral diseases that spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing.
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