Typhoid vaccine could halve infection rate: Study
The study provides evidence to support the development of Vi-conjugate vaccines as a control measure to reduce the burden of typhoid fever.
Oct 02, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Serum Institute’s vaccine against severe rotavirus gastroenteritis safe, efficient
The results demonstrated by ROTASIIL in India appear generally comparable to the performance of RotaTeq and Rotarix in Bangladesh and in some African countries.
Sep 27, 2017, 10:19 AM IST
Parents' ignorance, fear among reasons why children miss out on vaccination
As per the report, 14 percent of the children missed out as they were not in their village the day the exercise was carried out while in the case of another five per cent, the parents simply refused to get their child vaccinated.
May 16, 2017, 00:41 AM IST
Why your baby needs rotavirus vaccine
It has been estimated that rotavirus vaccination can prevent 41,000 to 48,000 deaths of children under 5 years of age in India.
Apr 27, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
Immunisation: How it greatly reduces disease, disability and death worldwide
Immunization can protect against 25 different infectious agents or diseases, from infancy to old age.
Apr 25, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
Vaccination rescued more than 10 million lives in the US after 1962 breakthrough, say researchers!
In 1963, vaccination against these infections became widespread, thanks to the development of a human cell strain that allowed vaccines to be produced safely.
Mar 06, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
India's Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign: What you need to know
The single shot Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine nation-wide drive, launched on February 5, 2017, (Sunday) targets around 41 crore children across the country - the largest ever in any campaign.
Feb 09, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
729,000 persons vaccinated against cholera in Haiti: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Haiti was nearing the completion of its vaccination campaign against cholera, having reached more than 729,000 people in areas ravaged by Hurricane Matthew.
Nov 29, 2016, 09:44 AM IST
Experts call for full immunisation for every child
Terming immunisation as a very cost-effective child survival intervention, experts have sought concrete steps to ensure full immunisation in order to check infant mortality caused by vaccine-preventable diseases.
Nov 20, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
Mother’s milk may protect newborn from diseases, much like vaccines: Study
Mother's milk is packed with nutrients and antibodies that help the baby fight off viruses and bacteria.
Oct 08, 2016, 23:26 PM IST
Vaccinated and Ready: IOC special invitee Sachin Tendulkar to support India at 2016 Rio Olympics
Tendulkar's trip to Rio comes amid speculation that cricket could be included in the 2024 Games roster.
Jul 22, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV): A new tool in the fight against polio – Watch to know more about it!
IPV is an injectable form of polio vaccine which can be administered alone or in combination with other vaccines.
Apr 29, 2016, 10:57 AM IST
World Immunisation Week: Narendra Modi government proactive, Mission Indradhanush good initiative - Praises from Gavi CEO
As World Immunisation Week is observed, CEO of Gavi - Seth Berkley, the global Vaccine Alliance, has praised the Narendra Modi government for its proactiveness and initiatives taken like 'Mission Indradhanush'.
Apr 28, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
Must Watch: Why you should vaccinate your child!
Immunization or vaccination protects the child from serious illness and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Apr 27, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
Vaccination in morning more effective: Study
Flu vaccinations, when administered in the morning, can prove to be more effective than in afternoon and can induce greater and protective antibody responses, finds a study.
Apr 26, 2016, 20:51 PM IST
How much do you know about immunization and vaccines? Take the quiz here!
Take this WHO quiz to find out how much do you know about vaccines and immunization!
Apr 26, 2016, 09:53 AM IST
World Immunization Week 2016: Close the immunization gap – Watch!
Immunization, also known as vaccination, is a process in which a person is given vaccine to make him/her immune or resistant to an infectious disease.
Apr 26, 2016, 09:31 AM IST
Combined HIV, hepatitis C vaccination a possibility soon
An estimated 2.3 million people globally are co-infected with HIV and HCV. HCV is the leading cause of non-AIDS deaths in co-infected individuals.
Apr 13, 2016, 21:36 PM IST
70 die of swine flu in Brazil in three months
At least 70 people died of swine flu in Brazil till March 26, almost twice as many as in the whole of 2015, the health ministry said.
Apr 06, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
Vaccines for adults: What you need to know
Here are some essential vaccines that adults need to take.
Jan 18, 2016, 21:00 PM IST