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National Vaccination Day 2026: The Vaccines You Didn't Know Adults Still Need
In India, several vaccines are recommended for adults depending on age, health status, and lifestyle. Here, take a look at some of those vaccines.
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World Immunization Day 2025: Expanding Adult Vaccines To Guard India's Health
While childhood programs have progressed, adult vaccine coverage remains low in India. From influenza and pneumococcal to HPV and zoster, adult-vaccines can protect health, productivity and public welfare.
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Top 5 Vaccine Recommendations For A Healthy 50's
Let's delve into the top five vaccine recommendations that every individual in their 50s should consider to stay fit, strong, and resilient.
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Can Smoking And Air Pollution Influence The Risk Of Pneumonia?
Understanding how smoking and air pollution contribute to pneumonia risk can help individuals make informed choices about protecting their respiratory health.
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US Health Advisers Back Pfizer, Merck Pneumonia Shots For Adults Over 50
A key panel of US health advisers voted in favor of lowering the age recommendation for vaccines made by Pfizer Inc and Merck & Co that protect against pneumococcal disease, clearing a path for wider use.
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Pfizer, Merck Pneumonia Shots Approved For Adults Over 50
A key panel of US health advisers voted in favor of lowering the age recommendation for vaccines made by Pfizer Inc. and Merck & Co. that protect against pneumococcal disease, clearing a path for wider use.
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Hyderabad-Based Biological E Gets Approval For Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturer Biological E Limited (BE), on Friday announced that its 14-valent paediatric Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine has received approval for manufacture and commercialisation in India.
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Nationwide Expansion Of Pneumococcal Vaccine Launched By Health Minister
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday launched the nationwide expansion of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV), and said it will help reduce childhood mortality by around 60 per cent.
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Delhi Government To Give Pneumococcal Shots To Children For Free: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said pneumococcal vaccines, which are quite expensive, will be administered for free at Delhi government-run hospitals and dispensaries in the national capital.
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Understanding The Importance Of Immunization For Children As Well As Adults
Immunization or vaccination is very important for the babies to safeguard them for various diseases. Just like children, there are vaccinations for adults too that can keep several diseases at bay.
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Health Minister Launches India's 1st Indigenously Developed Pneumococcal Vaccine "Pneumosil"
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday launched the country's first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine ''Pneumosil'' developed by Serum Institute of India in collaboration with partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Pfizer Gets Patent For Pneumonia Vaccine From Indian Patent Office
Indian patent office grants Pfizer a patent for their pneumonia vaccine Prevnar 13. Though Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF), a non-profit health group had filed the patent opposition to prevent Pfizer from getting its pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV 13) patented.
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Pneumonia vaccine lowers heart attack risk
The vaccine for pneumococcal pneumonia reduces the chances of a heart attack in patients at risk.
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Influenza vaccine helps pregnant women
Inactivated influenza vaccine helps pregnant women and their babies from the serious consequence of influenza infection.
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National Vaccination Day 2026: The Vaccines You Didn't Know Adults Still Need
In India, several vaccines are recommended for adults depending on age, health status, and lifestyle. Here, take a look at some of those vaccines.
-
World Immunization Day 2025: Expanding Adult Vaccines To Guard India's Health
While childhood programs have progressed, adult vaccine coverage remains low in India. From influenza and pneumococcal to HPV and zoster, adult-vaccines can protect health, productivity and public welfare.
-
Top 5 Vaccine Recommendations For A Healthy 50's
Let's delve into the top five vaccine recommendations that every individual in their 50s should consider to stay fit, strong, and resilient.
-
Can Smoking And Air Pollution Influence The Risk Of Pneumonia?
Understanding how smoking and air pollution contribute to pneumonia risk can help individuals make informed choices about protecting their respiratory health.
-
US Health Advisers Back Pfizer, Merck Pneumonia Shots For Adults Over 50
A key panel of US health advisers voted in favor of lowering the age recommendation for vaccines made by Pfizer Inc and Merck & Co that protect against pneumococcal disease, clearing a path for wider use.
-
Pfizer, Merck Pneumonia Shots Approved For Adults Over 50
A key panel of US health advisers voted in favor of lowering the age recommendation for vaccines made by Pfizer Inc. and Merck & Co. that protect against pneumococcal disease, clearing a path for wider use.
-
Hyderabad-Based Biological E Gets Approval For Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturer Biological E Limited (BE), on Friday announced that its 14-valent paediatric Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine has received approval for manufacture and commercialisation in India.
-
Nationwide Expansion Of Pneumococcal Vaccine Launched By Health Minister
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday launched the nationwide expansion of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV), and said it will help reduce childhood mortality by around 60 per cent.
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Delhi Government To Give Pneumococcal Shots To Children For Free: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said pneumococcal vaccines, which are quite expensive, will be administered for free at Delhi government-run hospitals and dispensaries in the national capital.
-
Understanding The Importance Of Immunization For Children As Well As Adults
Immunization or vaccination is very important for the babies to safeguard them for various diseases. Just like children, there are vaccinations for adults too that can keep several diseases at bay.
-
Health Minister Launches India's 1st Indigenously Developed Pneumococcal Vaccine "Pneumosil"
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday launched the country's first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine ''Pneumosil'' developed by Serum Institute of India in collaboration with partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
-
Pfizer Gets Patent For Pneumonia Vaccine From Indian Patent Office
Indian patent office grants Pfizer a patent for their pneumonia vaccine Prevnar 13. Though Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF), a non-profit health group had filed the patent opposition to prevent Pfizer from getting its pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV 13) patented.
-
Pneumonia vaccine lowers heart attack risk
The vaccine for pneumococcal pneumonia reduces the chances of a heart attack in patients at risk.
-
Influenza vaccine helps pregnant women
Inactivated influenza vaccine helps pregnant women and their babies from the serious consequence of influenza infection.
