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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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Man Dies After Tetanus Shot Replaces Rabies Vaccine; Doctor Explains Why Tetanus Shots Are Useless Against Rabies
Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease which affects the central nervous system. Rabies vaccine is given post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated individuals via intramuscular (IM) route.
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The Big Catch-Up Initiative Delivers 100 Million Childhood Vaccines Globally, WHO Confirms
The World Health Organization's Big Catch-Up initiative has delivered over 100 million vaccine doses to children worldwide, targeting those missed during the COVID-19 pandemic and helping restore global immunisation coverage.
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"Shane Warne's Heart Attack Due To COVID Vaccine": Son Breaks Long Silence
Shane Warne's son Jackson has asserted that the spin legend's demise was probably caused by the "three or four" COVID vaccines that he was "forced to take for work."
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100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
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Cicada COVID Variant BA. 3.2: Why Children Are 5 Times More Likely To Get Infected And Tips To Safeguard Them
The new cicada COVID variant BA.3.2 can infect children 5 times more than the Omicron variant. This is why you need to get your children a booster dose and follow the established protocol to safeguard them.
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India Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
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Yellow Fever Outbreak In Venezuela, Travel Advisory Released: What You Need To Know About It
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is transmitted by the bite of specific kinds of mosquitoes. The disease is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America.
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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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Not Just Measles, US Witnesses Rise In Mumps Cases; Know Symptoms, Causes And Prevention Of The Viral Illness
The Maryland Department of Health reported 26 cases so far this year as of February 19, including 19 confirmed and seven probable infections. Most of these cases have occurred in adults.
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All About The HPV Vaccine In India: Age, Doses And Who Should Avoid
Beyond cervical cancer, the HPV vaccine can also help prevent other cancers, including anal, vaginal, vulvar
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India Close To Launching Dengue Vaccine, Final Trials Underway
As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots.
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Prime Minister Modi Is Set To Launch Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign On February 28th From Ajmer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls aged 14 years on February 28 from Rajasthan's Ajmer.
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JP Nadda Launches Indigenously Manufactured Tetanus And Adult Diphtheria Vaccine At Central Research Institute
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J. P. Nadda on Saturday launched the indigenously manufactured tetanus and adult diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI) here in Himachal Pradesh.
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Measles Cases In Mongolia Exceed 14,000, School-Aged Children Affected More
The total number of measles cases in Mongolia has increased to 14,123, the country's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said on Monday.
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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.
-
Man Dies After Tetanus Shot Replaces Rabies Vaccine; Doctor Explains Why Tetanus Shots Are Useless Against Rabies
Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease which affects the central nervous system. Rabies vaccine is given post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated individuals via intramuscular (IM) route.
-
The Big Catch-Up Initiative Delivers 100 Million Childhood Vaccines Globally, WHO Confirms
The World Health Organization's Big Catch-Up initiative has delivered over 100 million vaccine doses to children worldwide, targeting those missed during the COVID-19 pandemic and helping restore global immunisation coverage.
-
"Shane Warne's Heart Attack Due To COVID Vaccine": Son Breaks Long Silence
Shane Warne's son Jackson has asserted that the spin legend's demise was probably caused by the "three or four" COVID vaccines that he was "forced to take for work."
-
100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
-
Cicada COVID Variant BA. 3.2: Why Children Are 5 Times More Likely To Get Infected And Tips To Safeguard Them
The new cicada COVID variant BA.3.2 can infect children 5 times more than the Omicron variant. This is why you need to get your children a booster dose and follow the established protocol to safeguard them.
-
India Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
-
Yellow Fever Outbreak In Venezuela, Travel Advisory Released: What You Need To Know About It
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is transmitted by the bite of specific kinds of mosquitoes. The disease is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America.
-
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-
-
Not Just Measles, US Witnesses Rise In Mumps Cases; Know Symptoms, Causes And Prevention Of The Viral Illness
The Maryland Department of Health reported 26 cases so far this year as of February 19, including 19 confirmed and seven probable infections. Most of these cases have occurred in adults.
-
All About The HPV Vaccine In India: Age, Doses And Who Should Avoid
Beyond cervical cancer, the HPV vaccine can also help prevent other cancers, including anal, vaginal, vulvar
-
India Close To Launching Dengue Vaccine, Final Trials Underway
As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots.
-
Prime Minister Modi Is Set To Launch Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign On February 28th From Ajmer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls aged 14 years on February 28 from Rajasthan's Ajmer.
-
JP Nadda Launches Indigenously Manufactured Tetanus And Adult Diphtheria Vaccine At Central Research Institute
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J. P. Nadda on Saturday launched the indigenously manufactured tetanus and adult diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI) here in Himachal Pradesh.
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Measles Cases In Mongolia Exceed 14,000, School-Aged Children Affected More
The total number of measles cases in Mongolia has increased to 14,123, the country's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said on Monday.
