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Deborah Barasa: Polio vaccine safe despite mild side effects during campaign

Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa. [Standard, File]

Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa says the recent polio vaccine is safe, addressing concerns after reports of side effects during the campaign.

In a statement on Friday, October 18, Barasa noted the ministry vaccinated 3.7 million children in nine counties from October 2 to 6.

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