Expired polio vaccine kills 16-day-old baby

Infant's condition deteriorated shortly after vaccine was administered.


Express June 16, 2011

LAHORE: A 16-day-old infant reportedly died after being administered expired polio vaccine in Lahore.

A resident of Mehmood Booti said the condition of his child deteriorated shortly after the vaccine was administered. The infant was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Taking notice of the incident, the executive district officer health suspended the four-member team which administered the drops.

The vaccine was confiscated and an inquiry into the incident has been ordered.

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