The intensified Pulse Polio immunisation campaign, which was conducted at 43,051 booths across the State on Sunday, achieved a coverage of 97.53%. Of the target population of 57.61 lakh children up to five years of age, 56.18 lakh were immunised.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the campaign at Teynampet. A total of two lakh employees from various departments were involved in the campaign.
For three days, health workers will undertake house-to-house visits to identify children who were left out and administer the drops. The transit booths will continue to function during this period. There will be a special focus on difficult-to-reach areas to immunise children, according to a press release.
