Measles Vaccine: UNICEF Supports Immunisation Of 400,000 Children in Borno

The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) has affirmed its partnership with the Borno State Government to vaccinate 400,000 children with the second dose of measles vaccine.

The agency disclosed this in a tweet on Wednesday, stating its support for measles vaccination in the northern state.

As @NigeriaGov commences the introduction of measles second dose vaccine in northern states, we are supporting @BornoGovt to immunise 400,000 children. The vaccines are free and will bridge gaps created in health services by #COVID19 and conflict.

Thanks to @gavi for support. pic.twitter.com/IpIMJT4OFg

— UNICEF Nigeria (@UNICEF_Nigeria) December 9, 2020

This website had reported the development of the second dose of measles routine immunization in the country on Tuesday.

Making the announcement, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said the development now makes it possible for all children at 15 months to be vaccinated, unlike the previous routine which is only administered at nine months.

UNICEF further stated in its tweet that the vaccines are free and will bridge the gaps created in health services by COVID-19 and conflict.

UNICEF also lauded Gavi- the Vaccine Alliance, helping to vaccinate half the world’s children against deadly and debilitating diseases.