<p>The Health and Family Welfare department will conduct a vaccination drive in schools from December 11 to December 31. The campaign will be held at government and primary schools across the state.</p>.<p>The department aims to administer vaccine to as many as 62 lakh children. "Various vaccines are administered to children - right from birth till it attains 16 years. DPT vaccine had to be administered at the age of 5-6 years. But, some parents forget to get this vaccination done for their wards. Therefore, this campaign is directed at such children" said Deputy Director of the department, Dr B N Rajani.</p>
<p>The Health and Family Welfare department will conduct a vaccination drive in schools from December 11 to December 31. The campaign will be held at government and primary schools across the state.</p>.<p>The department aims to administer vaccine to as many as 62 lakh children. "Various vaccines are administered to children - right from birth till it attains 16 years. DPT vaccine had to be administered at the age of 5-6 years. But, some parents forget to get this vaccination done for their wards. Therefore, this campaign is directed at such children" said Deputy Director of the department, Dr B N Rajani.</p>