Ministry confirmed Health And to the population that the polio vaccine is important and necessary, underlining that there are several contraindications to obtaining the vaccine, including the following:
1- Children with primary immunodeficiency disease, determined by a specialized pediatrician
2- Patients with blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma
3- Patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs such as chemotherapy
4- Postpone vaccination in case of severe fatigue and high temperature
Giza Governorate has announced the organization of a new polio vaccination campaign in all local units and mobile teams in the Governorate, as part of the Ministry of Health and Population’s plan to keep Egypt polio-free and to achieve sustainable development and The vision of Egypt 2030.
He pointed out that the limited campaign will begin its work next Sunday, October 9, 2022, and will run for 5 days until Wednesday October 13, and is aimed at children from one day to five years old.
