Cambodia Offers Free Rotavirus Vaccine to Protect Children from Severe Diarrhea
Cambodia's Ministry of Health is providing free vaccination against rotavirus-induced diarrhea, a common and potentially severe illness in children. The safe and effective oral vaccine is available at health centers nationwide, aiming to prevent early infection and reduce the risk of severe complications.
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