India, Feb. 18 -- A special measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign began in Gautam Budh Nagar on February 16, health officials said on Tuesday. The drive will continue until February 27 and aims to cover students from Classes 1 to 5 across government and private schools in the district.

Health department officials said vaccination sessions are being conducted within school premises under the campaign to ensure wider coverage and ease of access for both students and parents. The initiative is part of the state government's ongoing efforts to strengthen immunity against measles and rubella, which are highly contagious viral diseases, primarily affecting children.

Measles and rubella, if left unchecked, can lead to serious complications...