Children to get 'Rotarix' vaccine against diarrhea

Kathmandu - The government is placing vaccination drive to protect children from diarrhea for the first time. The Family Welfare Division under the Health Service Department is set to administer 'Rotarix' vaccine to children below five to protect from rotavirus diseases.

In-charge of the Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Division, Dr Jhalak Sharma Gautam said the vaccination is being administered to check the incidents of child mortality increasing every year from diarrhea.