There is remarkable decline in measles cases in the state due to immunization under Mission Indradhanush. This year hardly 900 cases have been registered against 2,369 cases last year. Giving this information Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Rustum Singh appealed to the people of the state to get all children vaccinated against measles. The first dose is given between 9 to 12 months and the second dose between 16 to 24 months. Measles can be fatal if untreated.
Rustum Singh said that the Measles vaccine is administered in all government health centres free of cost. The child should be given complete immunization along with measles.