Mysuru District Prepares for Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign, Targets 2,19,521 Children
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- •The Mysuru district has identified 1,396 high-risk areas for the Pulse Polio immunisation campaign, including migrant settlements and construction labour camps.
- •A total of 1,641 vaccination booths will be opened on June 28, and health workers will undertake door-to-door visits from June 29 to July 1 to cover children who miss the booth-based drive.
- •The district aims to vaccinate 2,19,521 children in the 0-5 age group, with 6,772 vaccinators and 328 supervisors deployed for the campaign.
- •Transit booths will be opened at key tourist destinations, including Mysore palace and Mysuru zoo, to cater to children travelling with families.
- •The district recorded 105.13 per cent coverage during the 2025 Pulse Polio campaign, vaccinating 2,33,484 children against a target of 2,22,084.
The Mysuru district in India is gearing up for a four-day Pulse Polio immunisation campaign, scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 1. The campaign aims to vaccinate all children in the district below the age of five, including those who have previously received polio drops. According to District Health and Family Welfare Officer Kumaraswamy P.C., the district has identified 1,396 high-risk areas, including migrant settlements, construction labour camps, and brick kiln clusters, which will be prioritized during the campaign.
