National Vaccination Day

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Every year on March 16, India observes National Vaccination Day, also known as 'Polio Ravivar'. The day commemorates the historic moment in 1995 when India launched the Pulse Polio immunisation programme, which eradicated polio in the country. National Vaccination Day serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccination in the prevention and control of deadly diseases. The day is marked by public awareness campaigns, immunisation drives, and other activities designed to encourage people to get vaccinated. The importance of vaccination has recently become more apparent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, making National Vaccination Day even more important.