Child rights panel seeks report on measles deaths in Malappuram
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The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is investigating two measles-related deaths in Malappuram.
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- The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has opened a suo motu case following the deaths of two children from measles in Malappuram district.
- Authorities are tasked with submitting detailed reports on the incidents within 15 days, including an assessment of vaccination history.
- Officials are also investigating pockets of vaccine hesitancy after Health department data revealed that approximately one-third of children in the region have not completed the two-dose immunization schedule.
- Health authorities have intensified vaccination drives in the district to curb the spread of the virus.
What to watch next
- Submission of investigative reports to the Commission within 15 days
- Progress of intensified vaccination drives in affected areas
- Identification of specific groups or reasons for vaccine reluctance
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