Immunisation Programme
Our doctor frequently comes across infections in the children for which immunisations are readily available.There is no comprehensive state-supported immunisation programme in rural Andhra Pradesh.
From autumn 2008 SLA started immunising the children thanks to Dr. Fiona Strachan, a long-time SLA supporter who, when terminally ill, decided there should be a collection for an immunisation programme at her funeral. Fiona's Immunisation Fund is now protecting the children in our care against polio, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis (whooping cough), mumps, measles, rubella and chicken pox for just £12.36 per child.
Looking ahead, the aim is to encourage friends of SLA to support this important programme on an ongoing basis.
The costs of immunising one child are approximately (2008 prices):
Polio, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitisB, pertussis (whooping cough): £7.35
Mumps, measles, rubella: £1.25
Varicella (chickenpox): £3.76
Total: Only £12.36 per child
If you too would like to contribute to Fiona's Immunisation Fund please contact the SLA Office on 0131 558 7395, email enquiries@sla-india.org
