By Muna Chand
Kathmandu, March 28
The Ministry of Health and Population is planning to launch a nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign for children from 15 months to 15 years of age.
According to Ministry joint-spokesperson Dr. Samir Kumar Adhikari, the nationwide vaccination campaign will kick off on April 8 and will conclude on May 1.
Parents/guardians are requested to take their children to a nearby vaccination center to ensure that they are vaccinated against typhoid fever.
According to Dr. Adhikari, after the campaign, the typhoid vaccine will be incorporated into the government’s routine vaccination programs for children.
