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15.6 million children vaccinated against measles and typhoid; dual vaccine campaign nearing completion.

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15.6M children vaccinated against measles, typhoid as exercise nears end

The Ministry of Health in Kenya is encouraging parents to vaccinate their children against measles-rubella and typhoid as a national campaign nears its conclusion.

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The Ministry of Health in Kenya is encouraging parents to vaccinate their children against measles-rubella and typhoid as a national campaign nears its conclusion.

15.6 million children vaccinated so far, including 3.5 million for measles-rubella and 12.1 million for typhoid.
Aden Duale, Health Cabinet Secretary, emphasized the importance of vaccination and the urgency as the campaign has 3 days left.
The vaccines are available free of charge at public health facilities and outreach centres, with mobile teams deployed to reach hard-to-access areas.

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Dual vaccine campaign nears completion with 15mn children covered

A nationwide immunisation campaign in Kenya has successfully vaccinated over 15 million children against measles, rubella, and typhoid since it began on July 5, according to the Ministry of Health.

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A nationwide immunisation campaign in Kenya has successfully vaccinated over 15 million children against measles, rubella, and typhoid since it began on July 5, according to the Ministry of Health.

3.5 million children received the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine and 12.1 million received the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV).
Aden Duale, Health Cabinet Secretary, commended community and health worker efforts.
About 4,000 previously unvaccinated children were immunised, enhancing population immunity.

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