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BHOPAL: Schools across the state took part with enthusiasm in the new single shot measles rubella (MR) vaccination campaign that began on Tuesday. Irrespective of their immunisation status, MR vaccine is being administrated to all children aged between 9 months and less than 15 years. All health facilities will have free measles rubella vaccine and regular routine immunization sessions. Schools in Bhopal also reported a high turnout.“The first week of the immunisation drive would focus on schools,” Shukla said. The first child to get the vaccination was declared as ‘MR champion’ by school authorities, he added.However, instances of low turnout were reported from Bundelkhand ..