Dhaka, June 17 -- Health experts have suggested examining measles vaccines and the coverage to understand what kind of immunity has developed in the bodies of the vaccinated children as infections remain high despite a massive campaign.

They also called for conducting surveys to ascertain whether the special measles campaign has achieved the targeted response and whether there are any gaps in the vaccination campaign.

The health authorities this week lodged dozens of new deaths and several thousands of new infections across the country amid a nationwide special immunisation programme apart from the routine campaign since April 5 and vaccination of over 18.46 million children.

The DGHS, however, has no immediate plan to investigate and ...