Tirumala, Dec. 21 -- As part of the nation-wide initiative, the Pulse Polio administration programme was launched today in front of Tirumala Temple, where more than 2,100 children were administered the vaccine.

A total of 25 Pulse Polio centres have been set up across Tirumala-21 centres for devotees (including the temple) and 4 centres for local residents. From 7am to 5pm a total of 2,129 children were administered polio drops.

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