Tripura Governor takes part in National Immunization Day celebration, ET HealthWorld

West Tripura: Tripura Governor N Indrasena Reddy took part in the National Immunization Day celebration at the Governor’s bungalow on Saturday. The Governor was seen giving polio drops to infants. Several women got vaccinated at the special event as well. “National Vaccination or Immunisation Day has played a crucial role in raising awareness among people …

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Emphasis must be laid on awareness and understanding of the importance of vaccination: Tripura Guv

Agartala , Mar 16, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk Agartala March 16: Programs like vaccination drives in communities, schools and healthcare centres along with conduct of awareness campaigns through media, television and other platforms will help people understand the value of vaccination, said Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu. The Governor inaugurated National Vaccination Day 2024 at …

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Why we’re still playing measles whack-a-mole | World News

Toronto, Feb 20 (360info) There is a gathering storm in many parts of the world right now. India, England, the Americas. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Health experts are sounding the alarm about a resurgence of measles — a completely preventable disease that can have devastating consequences. Discover the thrill of cricket like never …

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New Malaria Vaccine Proven Effective in Phase 3 Study

A new malaria vaccine has protected children under the age of 1.5 years against infection with an efficacy of 68%-75% in a phase 3 study. The highest level of vaccine protection was observed in areas with seasonal malaria. The new vaccine’s efficacy is similar to that of the already approved vaccine and could help meet …

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Measles Is Making A Comeback, CDC Alerts Clinicians

vaccination rates drop. (Photo By BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images In a notification sent last week, the CDC warned clinicians to be alert for measles. This alert comes after 23 cases were reported in the U.S. during the past two months. Most of these cases occurred in children who had …

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HPV Vaccine Highly Effective in Girls Years Later

TOPLINE: The vaccine Cervarix was effective in protecting women from cervical cancer when administered between ages 12 and 13 years, according to a new study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute. METHODOLOGY: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Programs to provide Cervarix, a bivalent vaccine, began in the …

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Tulsi kadha for winter: Easy ways to prepare

As the winter is here, our bodies undergo subtle changes, adapting to the seasonal shift. Winter not only brings cozy moments and festivities but also demands heightened attention to our well-being. Amidst the chill, it is essential to take some remedies not to fall sick during this time. Though you fell sick, we have a …

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Advances in Hepatitis B Management

Chari Cohen, DrPH, MPH, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation, sat down with HCPLive to discuss emerging treatment opportunities for hepatitis B, barriers and disparities in access to adequate care, and her hopes for the future of hepatitis B management. Cohen was a speaker during multiple sessions at The Liver Meeting 2023 from the American …

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