12 Toddlers in Maharashtra Given Hand Sanitiser Instead of Polio Drops
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12 Toddlers in Maharashtra Given Hand Sanitiser Instead of Polio Drops
Maharashtra, February 2: 12 children in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district were hospitalised after they were accidentally given hand sanitiser instead of polio drops.
According to reports, the incident took place at the Ghatanji Primary Health Centre in Yavatmal district during the pulse polio drive.
Meanwhile, all the affected kids are between the age groups of one and five and are currently undergoing treatment.
Notably, on January 31, the children in the gram panchayat area were administered polio dose as part of the national polio immunisation drive in which 12 kids were given drops of hand sanitiser in place of polio drops.
The kids who consumed hand sanitiser started vomiting and uneasiness late at night after which they were hospitalized.
The district collector had initiated an inquiry into the incident and the health officer, Anganwadi worker and Asha worker who were responsible for the drive have been suspended . Based on the primary report, the Community Health Officer (CHO), one Anganwadi worker and one Asha worker have been suspended and the matter is being investigated thoroughly.
12 Toddlers in Maharashtra Given Hand Sanitiser Instead of Polio Drops