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  ‘Cicada’ Covid variant BA.3.2: Do vaccines still protect against it? Doctor explains

  Health | March 31, 2026 17:30 IST

  A new Covid variant BA.3.2, also called the “Cicada” variant, is being detected globally. A doctor explains whether vaccines still offer protection, how severe the variant is, and what symptoms to watch out for.

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  HPV vaccination drive sees strong start, nearly 3 lakh girls immunised in two weeks

  Health | March 18, 2026 18:36 IST

  India’s HPV vaccination programme has recorded a strong early response, with nearly three lakh girls immunised within two weeks of its launch. Beyond the update, here’s a look at how the programme works, who it targets and why it matters.

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  Free HPV vaccine for 14-year-old girls in India: Everything you need to know about the 2026 campaign

  Health | February 26, 2026 15:49 IST

  India is rolling out a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls to help prevent cervical cancer. Here’s how the programme will work, where vaccines will be available and key rollout details from the government plan.

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  Free Gardasil vaccine for teenage girls: Centre plans major HPV prevention push

  India | February 24, 2026 16:06 IST

  The government is set to introduce a nationwide HPV vaccination programme offering free Gardasil doses to girls aged 14 and above. The initiative aims to strengthen cervical cancer prevention through early immunisation and improved public health awareness.

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  HPV vaccine aftercare: Do’s and don’ts after getting the HPV shot

  Health | January 29, 2026 13:07 IST

  Learn about HPV vaccine aftercare, including dos and don’ts, common side effects, pain management tips, and precautions to ensure safe and effective recovery.

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  US cuts number of recommended vaccines for children. Here’s what led to the move

  Health | January 07, 2026 11:13 IST

  The U.S. has reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all children, saying it wants to align with other countries and rebuild public trust. The move, backed by the Trump administration, has sparked concern among doctors who warn it could increase preventable illness.

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  ICMR spearheads development of indigenous multi-stage Malaria vaccine 'AdFalciVax'

  Health | July 21, 2025 8:09 IST

  This vaccine will be the first indigenous recombinant chimeric malaria vaccine that will be specifically designed to target two critical stages of Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for the most lethal form of malaria. Read on to know more.

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  India one of eight nations with half of world's unvaccinated children in 2023, finds Lancet study

  Health | June 25, 2025 11:47 IST

  India 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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  World Immunization Week 2025: Dispelling 5 common vaccine misconceptions

  Health | April 30, 2025 17:45 IST

  It is vitally essential to understand these misconceptions and present accurate facts on immunisation. Knowing the facts on vaccine development, testing, and application will enable us to make informed judgements.

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  World Immunization Week 2025: Check here the list of vaccines for children, as per their age

  Health | April 29, 2025 19:33 IST

  The theme for World Immunization Week 2025 is 'Immunization for All is Humanly Possible'. WHO says that vaccines are one of humanity's greatest achievements. Here's a list of vaccines for children that should be given as per their age, according to UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund).

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  Measles outbreak Texas: 90 cases confirmed; symptoms and preventive measures

  Health | February 22, 2025 19:39 IST

  Texas health department has said that most of the measles cases have been reported in people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccine status is known. Read on to know the symptoms and prevention.

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  Beyond the vaccine: 8 additional ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer

  Health | January 08, 2025 11:16 IST

  HPV vaccine is one of the best ways to keep yourself protected from cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers. however, there are other ways as well to prevent HPV infection and cervical cancer. Here are some additional ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.

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  Telangana: Class 10 student paralysed after multiple rat bites, anti-rabies vaccine overdose

  December 18, 2024 16:43 IST

  The incident came to the limelight on Wednesday when the condition of the student resulted from an overdose of an anti-rabies vaccine administered after rats bit the student.

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  World Immunization Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme of this day

  Health | November 10, 2024 12:26 IST

  World Immunization Day 2024 highlights the critical need for equitable vaccine access, focusing on overcoming challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, expanding distribution, and ensuring global health equity under the theme "Vaccines for All."

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  Monkeypox: China's drug regulator clears mpox vaccine, to undergo clinical trial

  World | September 10, 2024 22:27 IST

  The Chinese National Medical Products Administration, the country's top drug regulator, has launched a number of accelerated or streamlined channels to facilitate applications of novel drugs and vaccines or those in urgent need.

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  BHU study: Over 30 per cent of Covaxin recipients report adverse events

  India | May 16, 2024 23:41 IST

  The one-year follow-up study, involving 926 participants, highlighted the long-term safety of the BBV152 vaccine, with serious adverse events like stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome reported in one percent of recipients.

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  Gujarat Congress calls for compensation over Covishield deaths; BJP denies vaccine link to heart att

  Gujarat | May 01, 2024 23:11 IST

  The Gujarat Congress has urged for compensation for families affected by alleged Covishield-related deaths, citing neglect of WHO guidelines by the BJP-led central government. BJP-affiliated doctors deny a direct link between the vaccine and adverse events.

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  Chinese scientist, who first published COVID sequence, kicked out of his lab citing 'safety concerns

  World | April 30, 2024 17:52 IST

  The Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center said that Zhang’s lab was informed about the move and added the lab was closed for “safety reasons.” However, the Chinese scientist refuted the government's claims and said he wasn't informed earlier.

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  Covishield side effects: What is TTS syndrome? Know causes, symptoms and more

  Health | April 30, 2024 16:21 IST

  The emergence of TTS syndrome as a potential side effect of the Covishield vaccine has caused concern among individuals who have been vaccinated and those who are planning to get vaccinated. However, it is essential to know about the rare condition.

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  Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro indicted for suspected fraud on vaccine records

  World | March 19, 2024 19:13 IST

  Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro was indicted on charges of entering false data into the country's Unified Health System (SUS) and forming a criminal organization.