Tamil Nadu studies other States, consults experts, to decide on rollout of adult BCG vaccination Premium
T.S. Selvavinayagam, Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, said other States where the adult BCG vaccination programme has been rolled out, are being monitored. “At least 10 States have already initiated the vaccination. This includes Maharashtra, Telangana and Goa. We are analysing data from these States as well as getting expert opinions to decide on the launch of the BCG vaccination initiative in T.N.,” he said.
In its latest instructions, the Union Ministry of Health has asked States to increase the coverage of adult BCG vaccination in intervention districts, and to optimally utilise the vaccines supplied. It noted that increasing coverage and complete follow-up of those vaccinated as per the Standard Operating Procedure was the need of the hour. This, Dr. Selvavinayagam said, was more like implementation research.
Published - November 14, 2024 09:53 pm IST
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