Vaccine

March 05, 2024

'Vaccine for elderly population, target groups may incur huge financial liability', Govt to do cost-benefit analysis

A Committee, chaired by Dr B Ekbal, was constituted to submit recommendations for the formulation of a Vaccine Policy for the State.

March 01, 2024
Pulse polio immunisation drive on March 3; Statewide inauguration by Veena George

The volunteers would also visit homes, on March 4 and 5, to ensure that all children below five years have been administered the polio vaccine.
January 22, 2024
World's first malaria vaccine programme for children in Cameroon

Cameroon is working with 20 other African countries to help them get the vaccine and those countries will hopefully immunise more than 6 million children through 2025.
December 01, 2023
COVID vaccine not the reason for sudden deaths: An analysis of the latest ICMR study

This article describes the research methodology from a layperson’s standpoint, followed by a detailed analysis of the ICMR study, also discussing its implications.
November 26, 2023
Amid global Covid rise, India sees 31 new infections in 24 hours

SARS-CoV-2 virus is circulating, evolving and changing, said Maria Van Kerkhove, interim director for epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention at World Health Organization.
November 24, 2023
Unvaccinated individuals four times more likely to suffer long Covid

The findings of the study, combined with evidence from other studies, highlight the association between the immune system and the development of post-viral.
November 18, 2023
Why promoting HPV vaccination is tagged impactful in reducing cervical cancer

The empirical evidence regarding the efficiency of HPV vaccination in girls is substantial, with a focus on reducing cervical cancer rates.

Vaccine

'Vaccine for elderly population, target groups may incur huge financial liability', Govt to do cost-benefit analysis

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Pulse polio immunisation drive on March 3; Statewide inauguration by Veena George

World's first malaria vaccine programme for children in Cameroon

COVID vaccine not the reason for sudden deaths: An analysis of the latest ICMR study

Amid global Covid rise, India sees 31 new infections in 24 hours

Unvaccinated individuals four times more likely to suffer long Covid

Why promoting HPV vaccination is tagged impactful in reducing cervical cancer

Shingles vaccine may provide protection after 10 years: Study

Gargling with salt water can help prevent severe Covid symptoms

US approves first vaccine against chikungunya virus