Date:20/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/20/stories/2008122051740400.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Railway pulse polio immunisation

CHENNAI: The first round of pulse polio immunisation services of Southern Railway for children below five years will begin on December 21, according to a press release.

A total of 220 booths have been arranged in major stations, railway colonies, railway hospital and health units. They will function 24 hours in major railway stations. About 31,000 children are expected to be benefited during the three-day programme. — Staff Reporter