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HPV Drive In Ahmedabad Achieves 65% Coverage Among Adolescent Girls
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) More than 31,000 adolescent girls in Ahmedabad have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under a citywide campaign launched to protect them against cervical cancer, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A
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Gujarat: Over Five Lakh Girls Vaccinated Under HPV Campaign As State Nears 92% Coverage
Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) More than five lakh adolescent girls in Gujarat have received the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under a state-wide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
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High Income Nations Might Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2048, Progress Slow In Poor Countries: Study
Almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Bangladesh Measles Crisis Is a Warning India Cannot Ignore
Measles remains one of the most contagious diseases. It is also preventable. Vaccines are central to child survival. When coverage drops, the consequences are immediate, especially for younger children.
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Vaccine Gaps Fuel Bangladesh's Deadly Measles Crisis
Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died...
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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: Will It Affect Indian Border States? Tips To Keep Yourself Protected
Measles is highly contagious and can easily cross borders. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that "Measles can easily cross borders and cause outbreaks in any community where people are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated".
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India's Universal Immunisation Programme Sets Global Benchmark
From eradicating smallpox in 1977 to eliminating polio and neonatal tetanus, administering 200 crore COVID-19 doses, and now pursuing Measles-Rubella elimination — India's immunisation journey is one of verified, milestone-
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New Fridge-Free Vaccine Could Revolutionise Immunisation Access For All
A new thermostable vaccine that does not require refrigeration has shown promising early results in a human trial. If successful, the technology could simplify vaccine delivery worldwide and significantly improve access for rural populations.
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HPV Vaccination Drive Gains Momentum In MP's Burhanpur, Aims To Vaccinate 9,000 Girls
In the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has picked up pace with an adequate number of families turning up to get their girls vaccinated.
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Gujarat Targets Vaccinating 5.5 Lakh Girls Against Cervical Cancer Under HPV Vaccination Drive
Gujarat has set a target of vaccinating 5.50 lakh adolescent girls against cervical cancer under a statewide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation campaign launched from Ahmedabad, following the national roll-out announced last week.
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Rajasthan Launches Statewide HPV Vaccination Drive For 8.32 Lakh Girls, 188 Sessions Held On Day 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the nationwide HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign from Ajmer, marking a major step toward protecting women from cervical cancer.
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Madhya Pradesh Launches Statewide HPV Vaccination Drive For 8 Lakh Adolescent Girls
In a major preventive healthcare initiative, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Saturday launched a state-wide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer.
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Free HPV Vaccine For 1.15 Crore 14-Year-Old Girls Every Year: PM Launches Mission
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rollout, aimed at protecting adolescent girls and women from cervical cancer, was flagged off from Ajmer, marking the start of its implementation across the country.
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Rekha Gupta Attends HPV Vaccination Drive, Aims To Vaccinate 1.6 Lakh Girls In 3 Months
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday attended an HPV vaccination event at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, accompanied by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, and MLA Sanjay Goyal.
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PM Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Programme For 14-Year-Old Girls
During the campaign, single-shot Gardasil 4, a quadrivalent HPV vaccine that provides protection against HPV types 16 and 18 which cause cervical cancer as well as types 6 and 11, will be administered.
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HPV Drive In Ahmedabad Achieves 65% Coverage Among Adolescent Girls
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) More than 31,000 adolescent girls in Ahmedabad have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under a citywide campaign launched to protect them against cervical cancer, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A
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Gujarat: Over Five Lakh Girls Vaccinated Under HPV Campaign As State Nears 92% Coverage
Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) More than five lakh adolescent girls in Gujarat have received the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under a state-wide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
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High Income Nations Might Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2048, Progress Slow In Poor Countries: Study
Almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
-
Bangladesh Measles Crisis Is a Warning India Cannot Ignore
Measles remains one of the most contagious diseases. It is also preventable. Vaccines are central to child survival. When coverage drops, the consequences are immediate, especially for younger children.
-
Vaccine Gaps Fuel Bangladesh's Deadly Measles Crisis
Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died...
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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: Will It Affect Indian Border States? Tips To Keep Yourself Protected
Measles is highly contagious and can easily cross borders. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that "Measles can easily cross borders and cause outbreaks in any community where people are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated".
-
India's Universal Immunisation Programme Sets Global Benchmark
From eradicating smallpox in 1977 to eliminating polio and neonatal tetanus, administering 200 crore COVID-19 doses, and now pursuing Measles-Rubella elimination — India's immunisation journey is one of verified, milestone-
-
New Fridge-Free Vaccine Could Revolutionise Immunisation Access For All
A new thermostable vaccine that does not require refrigeration has shown promising early results in a human trial. If successful, the technology could simplify vaccine delivery worldwide and significantly improve access for rural populations.
-
HPV Vaccination Drive Gains Momentum In MP's Burhanpur, Aims To Vaccinate 9,000 Girls
In the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has picked up pace with an adequate number of families turning up to get their girls vaccinated.
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Gujarat Targets Vaccinating 5.5 Lakh Girls Against Cervical Cancer Under HPV Vaccination Drive
Gujarat has set a target of vaccinating 5.50 lakh adolescent girls against cervical cancer under a statewide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation campaign launched from Ahmedabad, following the national roll-out announced last week.
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Rajasthan Launches Statewide HPV Vaccination Drive For 8.32 Lakh Girls, 188 Sessions Held On Day 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the nationwide HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign from Ajmer, marking a major step toward protecting women from cervical cancer.
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Madhya Pradesh Launches Statewide HPV Vaccination Drive For 8 Lakh Adolescent Girls
In a major preventive healthcare initiative, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Saturday launched a state-wide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer.
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Free HPV Vaccine For 1.15 Crore 14-Year-Old Girls Every Year: PM Launches Mission
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rollout, aimed at protecting adolescent girls and women from cervical cancer, was flagged off from Ajmer, marking the start of its implementation across the country.
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Rekha Gupta Attends HPV Vaccination Drive, Aims To Vaccinate 1.6 Lakh Girls In 3 Months
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday attended an HPV vaccination event at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, accompanied by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, and MLA Sanjay Goyal.
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PM Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Programme For 14-Year-Old Girls
During the campaign, single-shot Gardasil 4, a quadrivalent HPV vaccine that provides protection against HPV types 16 and 18 which cause cervical cancer as well as types 6 and 11, will be administered.
