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Vaccination reminder band tipped to boost global child inoculation rates

Ankle band that changes colour to remind parents when vaccines are due comes through trials in Pakistan

Efforts to increase the number of children who are vaccinated against infectious diseases such as polio and measles have been boosted by the launch of a new ankle band that changes colour to remind parents when their child’s next vaccine shot should be given.

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