Vaccination For Children
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What happens when childhood vaccines are delayed or missed? Bengaluru paediatrician explains
Health | Jan 28, 2026, 04:13 PM ISTDelaying or missing childhood vaccines can leave children exposed to serious, preventable diseases. Dr Sandeep R, Consultant – Neonatology and Paediatrics at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, explains how gaps in immunisation increase health risks and weaken community protection.
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India one of eight nations with half of world's unvaccinated children in 2023, finds Lancet study
Health | Jun 25, 2025, 11:47 AM ISTIndia was among the eight countries where more than half of the world's unvaccinated children lived, as of 2023. Other countries include Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Indonesia, and Brazil. Read on to know more about the study.
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Is your child protected from serious diseases? Know the importance of regular vaccinations
Health | Oct 17, 2024, 03:07 PM ISTBeing informed about the necessity of regular vaccinations can help parents feel more confident in the healthcare decisions they make for their children.
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National Vaccination Day 2024: 5 important reasons to vaccinate your child
Health | Mar 16, 2024, 01:16 PM ISTNational Vaccination Day serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccinating children to protect their health and the health of the community. Vaccines have been proven to be safe, effective, and indispensable in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and saving lives.
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National Vaccination Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and more
Lifestyle | Mar 16, 2024, 08:05 AM ISTDiscover the significance of National Vaccination Day 2024, commemorating a historic milestone in global health. Explore its theme, history, and the vital role of vaccination in safeguarding communities worldwide.
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US approves first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers
World | Jun 17, 2022, 07:04 PM ISTThe FDA also authorized Moderna’s vaccine for school-aged children and teens. Pfizer’s shots had previously been the only ones available for those ages.
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Madhya Pradesh: Four girls fall sick after COVID vaccination in Satna
India | Mar 25, 2022, 01:50 PM ISTNearly 50 children in the 12-14 age group were administered vaccine doses at the Aamdara primary health centre on Mar 24, CMHO said.
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Vaccination Day 1: Over 40 lakh teens aged 15-18 jabbed with first dose
India | Jan 03, 2022, 10:54 PM ISTAs of now, only Bharat Biotech's Covaxin is used for vaccinating children. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shared the vaccination date up to 8 pm today.
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Covid vaccine for children by December: Karnataka Health Minister
India | Oct 04, 2021, 11:56 AM ISTKarnataka is also discussing administering booster shots for those who have taken two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.
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Moderna expanding kids vaccine study to better assess safety
World | Jul 27, 2021, 07:54 AM ISTModerna plans to expand the size of its study in younger children to better detect rare side effects.
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Covid Vaccines for children to be available by September: Dr.Randeep Guleria
News | Jul 24, 2021, 02:22 PM ISTAIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria on said that Bharat Biotech's Covaxin trials for children are presently underway and the results are expected to be released by September.