Preventive measure: The vaccination drive under way at the Cuddalore Government Headquarters Hospital on Saturday. Collector P. Seetharaman is in the picture.
CUDDALORE:
Collector P. Seetharaman inaugurated a drive to administer A (H1N1) vaccines to the public, at the Cuddalore Government Headquarters Hospital here on Saturday.
Joint Director in-charge (health services) Kamalakannan, Medical Superintendent Ramachandran and Deputy Director R. Meera were present. Dr. Meera told reporters that two types of vaccines were available at the hospital – nasovax, which would be applied through nasal cavities and vaxiflu, an intramuscular injection. While the drops were recommended for those above three years of age, the injection was recommended for those above 18 years.
However, the vaccines were not recommended for those below three years of age, those who were having allergy to egg and egg products, pregnant women and diabetics. The vaccines were available at prices lower than market rates, she said. The drops were being administered for Rs. 115 and the injection, Rs. 225. The hospital had adequate stock of the vaccines and the stocks would be replenished as per requirements, Dr. Meera said. The vaccines were safe and would not lead to any complication, she added. The Health Department was maintaining surveillance over the instances and monitoring the cases reported at the tertiary care centres.
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