Image Source : SOCIAL Delhi undergoes massive surge in Hepatitis A cases Delhi is currently experiencing a significant surge in Hepatitis A cases, raising concerns among health officials and residents alike. Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus, which can be spread through consuming contaminated food or water, poor hygiene, …
Published By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: July 28, 2024, 06:00 IST World Hepatitis Day has been observed on July 28 since 2010. (Image: Shutterstock) World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 each year to raise global awareness about hepatitis and its harmful impacts on health. Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver caused by …
With better sanitation and hygiene, hepatitis A infection in Kerala has been witnessing an epidemiological transition — the infection is shifting from early childhood to adolescents and young adults. The infection is mild in children younger than six years and in almost 70% of the cases, hepatitis A infection is asymptomatic in this age group. …
The wards in Kalamassery municipality that reported hepatitis A cases have stepped up remedial measures. Nearly 28 confirmed cases were reported in wards 1 (Glass colony), 2 (Santhinagar annex), 3 (Rajagiri), 4 (Sundharagiri), and 5 (North Kalamassery). A fruit shop and a tea stall near the Appollo Tyres at Kalamassery were shut down for violation …
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). India has the world’s second-highest prevalence of viral hepatitis cases, according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) report. While hepatitis A and E cause an acute form of the disease, hepatitis B and C lead to chronic …
Biopharma company Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) has launched India’s first indigenously developed hepatitis A vaccine. Currently, hepatitis A vaccines are imported into the country. The domestic product’s pricing represents a 15%-40% reduction compared to the available imported vaccines from the UK’s GSK (LSE: GSK), US giant Merck & Co (NYSE: MRK) and France’s Sanofi (Euronext: …
Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), on Saturday announced that it has launched India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine, Havisure. The vaccine represents a significant step forward in India’s fight against Hepatitis A and is poised to make a substantial contribution to public health, the company …
ANI | Updated: Jan 19, 2024 22:50 IST Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 19 (ANI): Indian Immunologicals Ltd. (IIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and a biopharmaceutical company in India, launched India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine, ‘Havisure’.The vaccine represents a significant step forward in India’s fight against Hepatitis A …
Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), launched India’s ‘first’ indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine, Havisure “The launch of Havisure is a testament to our commitment to advancing healthcare solutions for the nation. Currently Hepatitis A vaccines are imported into our country and as a true meaning of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, IIL has tirelessly put …
Ensuring the health and well-being of our children is every parent’s top priority. One critical aspect of this responsibility is making sure our children receive the necessary vaccinations to protect them from preventable diseases. Vaccination, indeed, is a vital component of a child’s healthcare, as it can help prevent serious illnesses and safeguard the health …