The beneficiaries of the vaccination campaign include medical staff at measles treatment facilities in the city.
The plan excludes those who received vaccines containing the measles component, or vaccines with both measles and rubella components, within one month before the injection, as well as those who are fully vaccinated.
The Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that from September 13 to 20, the city recorded two more measles cases: one in a 15-month-old and the other in a seven-year-old.
The CDC noted that measles cases are rising in various localities, including Ho Chi Minh City and the central provinces of Nghe An and Thanh Hoa. In Hanoi, more cases are expected in the coming months, particularly in late 2024.
The Hanoi People's Committee has requested the municipal Department of Health to coordinate with the Department of Education and Training in screening beneficiaries for vaccination at preschools and kindergartens. Districts are also required to develop plans for implementing the measles vaccination campaign in their areas.
Additionally, local authorities need to direct grassroots levels to check vaccination histories, while schools are asked to collaborate with the health sector to participate in the campaign.
Since Vietnam launched the Expanded Program on Immunization in 1981, the country has seen a significant decline in the number of children dying from vaccine-preventable diseases. This program has been crucial in saving lives and reducing the impact of these diseases.
In Hanoi, all children are eligible for free vaccinations under the program. The capital has made notable progress over the past few decades in lowering child mortality rates. The municipal government is stepping up efforts to ensure that all children receive necessary vaccinations in a timely manner.
