Question : EFFECTIVENESS OF POLIO DROPS



(a) the total number of children administered polio drops during the last three years in the country, State-wise; and

(b) the number of cases of children who have been affected by polio despite administration of polio drops?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) The total number of children administered polio drops during the years 2005, 2006 & 2007 in the country, State-wise is attached at Annexure.

(b) During 2008, out of 203 cases of polio reported as on 25.04.2008, 201 cases have received Polio vaccine either during Polio Immunization Rounds or in the Routine Immunization.