Dr NK Arora, Chief of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), urged the media – during a workshop held for media on #IMI5 and #MeaslesRubella elimination – not to associate such incidents as “causal” without verifying this with experts, as any such casual reporting can jeopardize the entire vaccination campaign and create fear among parents and caregivers.
The workshop was organized by UNICEF India in partnership with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
“Overcoming vaccine hesitancy is a shared responsibility, and media plays a vital role in building public trust, dispelling myths, and reinforcing the proven safety of vaccines. Our collective efforts in IMI 5.0 will pave the way for a resilient immunization program that protects our children, strengthens communities, and leads us towards a future free from preventable diseases,” Dr Arora said.
