"Uganda: Health to Introduce New Vaccines, Says Official"
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"Uganda: Health to Introduce New Vaccines, Says
Official" Africa News Service (www.allafrica.com)
(05/09/02)
Uganda is adding two vaccines to its routine
immunization schedule, the country's Health Ministry announced. According to
Dr. Sam Zaramba, the director of health
services, vaccines against hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type B will be
combined
with the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine for routine shots.
Haemophilus influenzae type B bacteria is the leading cause of meningitis and
the second most common cause of pneumonia in infants, Zaramba
said.
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