Govt adds yellow fever vaccine to childhood immunisation schedule
Dr. Taban noted that several other vaccines have also been updated. The measles vaccine, previously given as a single dose at nine months, now includes a second dose at 18 months for added protection.
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Buliisa district Chief Administrative officer Ismail Onzu administering oral vaccination at the launch of Big catch up vaccination exercise. (Photo by Harriet Kugonza)
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The government has added the yellow fever vaccine to the childhood immunisation schedule, according to Dr. Gabriel Taban, the assistant health officer for maternal health in Buliisa district.
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