H1N1 Vaccination Starts in Right Earnest

Health Minister MRK Panneerselvam on Monday kicked off a drive to start H1N1 vaccination at the KING Institute of Preventive Medicine, Guindy.

The camp got a good response with hundreds of people turning up to get vaccinated. Around 300 people were vaccinated yesterday busing two indigenous vaccines named Nasovac and Vaxiflu.

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P. Gunasekharan, deputy director, KING Institute of Preventive Medicine said that the institute was hoping to set up a toll free number so that people who want to get vaccinated can get appointments. People who get vaccinated will be given a card certifying the same.

“It may soon become a requirement for travel; airports authorities may demand it prior to travel. To have such a card will be handy,” Dr. Gunasekharan added.

The two vaccines are available at subsidized cost in Guindy. Nasovacis priced at Rs.150, and Vaxifl is priced at Rs. 250.

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