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A workshop on the upcoming Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign (M-RVC) was held with teachers and parents association at St. Joseph Secondary School, Longleng on September 15.
\nAccording to DIPR, the purpose of the seminar was to spread awareness among students through teachers and parents about the campaign before the kickoff throughout the state of Nagaland on October 3.
\nSpeaking at the program DIO & DPO (RCH & UIP), Longleng, Dr. S. Imnameren Phom asserted that lack of health awareness and preventative measures, leads to serious illness and even causes death. He said prevention is better than cure because there are certain diseases like Measles & Rubella where medicine is not available for treatment but they can be prevented through vaccination. Therefore, MR vaccines are provided by the government to prevent such diseases from spreading and to eradicate it before 2020.
\nResponding to queries raised by the parents and teachers, Dr. Meren clarified that the MR vaccine is the only protection for Measles & Rubella diseases. There is no specific cure and treatment for both Measles and Rubella but the diseases can be prevented only through vaccination. He further clarified that the MR vaccine is well monitored, very safe and was recommended by the WHO and UNICEF for use worldwide. He explained that as in any other vaccinations, there may be anxiety, worry, nervousness and elevated temperatures in some children, but these are normal and there is no need not panic.
\nIn case of any reaction after vaccines, he said medical professionals will be ready, equipped with all required medication on the vaccination day. A vaccinated child will be kept for 30 minutes under observation to ensure its safety. Children who have been vaccinated against measles earlier are also to be vaccinated again, as a supplementary dose. Dr. Meren further clarified that no death has so far been reported because of the MR vaccination and appealed to the gathering to not believe in rumors spreading in social media.
\nEarlier in the program, the invocation was proposed by Sr. Maria RD, headmistress followed by welcome address & introduction by Rev. Fr. Charles Phom, headmaster.
\nLater the MR Vaccination Campaign team led by Dr. Imnameren held the same program at Christian High School, Longleng with the teachers and parents. MR Vaccination awareness campaign teams have covered every village, block, ward, church, school and colony under Longleng district before the launching program on October 3.
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