West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that 94 per cent of the children in the state have been completely immunised.

In a tweet on the occasion of World Immunisation Day, Banerjee underscored the need for immunisation for a healthy life.

"Today is World Immunisation Day. Immunisation against vaccine-preventable diseases is essential for a healthy life. You will be happy to know that 94 per cent of the children of Bengal are completely immunised at present," Banerjee posted.

--IANS

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