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Hence, parents have been asked to accompany their wards on the day of vaccination.He added that after receiving the shots, the kids are being kept under observation for an hour to check if they face any side effects. The ones who missed out on the immunization will be given the vaccination in subsequent rounds. As many as 45 vaccination teams have been formed, including anganvadi sevikas and volunteers.SK Yadav, administrative officer of KMC, told TOI that there is a possibility of allergic reaction to the vaccination. KOLHAPUR: Parents of children studying in city-based schools have been requested to accompany their wards for the ongoing state-wide measles and rubella (MR) immunisation drive that kick-started on Tuesday in as many as 310 government and private schools across the city.The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has targeted over 1.06 lakh children between the age group of four and 15 years for the drive. Also, children from 9 months till three years who do not go to school will be given the shots when the drive will be conducted in different localities.“Awareness campaigns are being organised across the city and the district to make sure all the eligible kids get the required medical care,” an official said..