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Vaccination

Vaccination is a crucial public health measure. It helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Vaccines stimulate the immune system. They protect individuals and communities. Vaccination campaigns have saved millions of lives. In India, vaccination drives are vital for controlling outbreaks. The government promotes immunisation through various programmes. Public awareness is essential for increasing vaccination rates. Overall, vaccination is key to a healthier society.

Vaccination – A Public Health Triumph

Vaccination has transformed global health, ranking just behind sanitation. It has led to the eradication of diseases like...

 November 18, 2024

COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Rare Blood Disorder

Recent studies indicate a potential association between the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine, CoronaVac, and a rare blood disorder known...

 November 12, 2024

New Mpox Variant Causes Concern in the UK

Recent developments have emerged regarding a new variant of mpox. This version, first identified in eastern Congo, has...

 November 7, 2024

Polio in Meghalaya – Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Insights

A case of vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) was confirmed in a child from Meghalaya's West Garo Hills, raising concerns...

 October 28, 2024

World Polio Day: Awareness and Action

World Polio Day is commemorated on October 24, marking an important milestone in the global fight against poliomyelitis....

 October 25, 2024

Polio Surveillance in India

In 2024 faced an important challenge to its polio-free status, first achieved in 2014. A case of vaccine-derived...

 October 24, 2024

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