measles immunization campaigns in iran and turkey

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December 15, 2003

MEASLES IMMUNIZATION CAMPAIGNS IN IRAN AND TURKEY TO REACH 

53 MILLION CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

On December 9, UNICEF issued a press release announcing that

Iran and Turkey have launched the largest, most ambitious

measles campaigns in the world. The campaigns are expected to

reach a combined total of 53 million children and young people

within the next year. In addition, Iran will also introduce the

rubella vaccine as a part of its immunization schedule for the

first time.

To access the press release from the UNICEF website, go to:

http://www.unicef.org/media/media_18172.html

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