Massive Measles Vaccination Campaign Wraps Up in Pakistan

U.S. Newswire, March, 2008

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Protecting more than 34 million children against a deadly disease

WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The final phase of a national vaccination campaign to protect the children of Pakistan against measles is being launched today by the government of Pakistan with support from the Measles Initiative. The campaign, which will take place between March 17 and April 3, aims to reach more than 34 million children in the province of Punjab, including the capital city, Islamabad.

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