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 has transformed global health, ranking just behind sanitation. It has led to the eradication of diseases like polio in India. However, despite this success, many vaccination opportunities...
Recent studies indicate a potential association between the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine, CoronaVac, and a rare blood disorder known as immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). This finding has emerged...
Recent developments have emerged regarding a new variant of mpox. This version, first identified in eastern Congo, has led to four confirmed cases in the United Kingdom. This...
A case of vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) was confirmed in a child from Meghalaya's West Garo Hills, raising concerns about the efficacy of immunisation efforts in India. The World...
World Polio Day is commemorated on October 24, marking an important milestone in the global fight against poliomyelitis. This day serves not only to celebrate the achievements in...
In 2024 faced an important challenge to its polio-free status, first achieved in 2014. A case of vaccine-derived poliovirus was reported in Meghalaya, denoting that even with robust...