Cholera vaccine to be administered in Bara and Parsa

Kathmandu, Oct 9: A cholera vaccination campaign is set to be launched in Bara and Parsa districts in response to the recent cholera outbreak and the heightened risk of infection following recent floods.     

The cholera outbreak, which began in Murali Tole of Birgunj Metropolitan City-12 in Parsa on August 22, has so far infected 1,685 people.     

Speaking at a press conference about the Cholera Vaccination Drive, 2082 BS, held today, Dr Bibek Lal, Director of the Family Welfare Division, said the campaign will begin on October 12 in Parsa and on October 15 in Bara.     

For the campaign, the Management Division under the Department of Health Services has arranged for the dispatch of one million 18 thousand 100 doses of the vaccine.     

Dr Lal stated that individuals above one year of age will be given a single-dose oral vaccine during the campaign. The vaccine is safe, and pregnant and lactating women can also receive it, according to the Family Welfare Division.(RSS)