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Alimosho LGA to commence measles vaccination exercise by June 27

The aim of the vaccine is to curtail the spread of measles in children.
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THE Alimosho LGA Health Ministry has announced the commencement of the year 2022 measles vaccination exercise which is slated to begin from Monday, June 27 to Monday, July 4, 2022.

This information was disclosed in a statement by the Alimosho Local Government Supervisor for Health, Hon. Abolade Abdulrasheed on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

The statement reads; “This is to inform the residents of the entire Alimosho LGA and our LCDAs about the commencement of measles vaccination.

“The vaccine is for children within the age of nine (9) months to five(5) years. The aim of the vaccine is to curtail the spread of measles in children.

“Our health officers will get to you soon so as to vaccinate your children that fall within the stipulated age.

“We implore you to welcome the health workers whenever they show up for the vaccination and make our children available for them. The health of our children is very paramount

“The commencement date is 27th of June to 4th of July 2022.”