Government launches dual vaccine against measles, rubella
Union Health Ministry has launched a single vaccine for dual protection against measles and rubella as part of Universal Immunization Programme. The campaign against these two diseases will start from five regions, namely Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Goa, and Lakshadweep, covering nearly 3.6 crore target children. The new vaccine will replace the currently given two doses of measles vaccine.