By Lilian Ibomor
It is important for parents and guardians to cooperate with immunization officers as they embark on four day house to house vaccination against polio.
Commissioner for Health in Oyo state Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi stated this at the flag-off ceremony for the National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) campaign held at Ibadan South East Local Government Primary Health Care Centre, Oranyan.
The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, the Ministry of Health, Mr Olusoji Adeyanju said without the cooperation of parents and caregivers, the aim which is to rid the state off polio, would not be achieved.
In a remark, the Executive secretary Primary Health Care board, Dr Muyideen Olatunji said the introduction of vaccination in Nigeria has reduced the misconception of “Abiku” in the society.
On her part, the Medical Officer, Oranyan Health Centre, Dr Dupe Akinyemi, urged mothers in attendance to utilize every immunization opportunity optimally, without discouraging others.
State Coordinator for World Health Organization WHO, Phillip Zonto said children from zero to five years were qualified for the vaccination, as the content of the vaccine have been approved for use.
Also speaking, the Maternal and Child Health Facilitator for United Nations International Children Emergency Fund, UNICEF, in Oyo state, Tari Akpandara said the immunization officers will also seen in the markets, schools and shops for thorough outreach.
The event also had in attendance religious leaders, Ibadan South East Local Government chairman, representative of the Christian Association of Nigeria among others.
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