Vaccine
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India gets its first dengue vaccine QDENGA: Who can take it, how it works and why it matters
Health | Jul 21, 2026, 11:04 AM ISTIndia has approved its first dengue vaccine, QDENGA, for people aged 4 to 60 years. Know who can receive it, how the two-dose vaccine works, why it does not require pre-vaccination screening and what the approval means for dengue prevention in India.
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A possible hantavirus vaccine was nearly ready, then researchers suddenly ran out of money
Health | May 14, 2026, 10:14 AM ISTA deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has revived attention on the Andes strain, the only known hantavirus capable of spreading between humans. Scientists in Chile had once developed promising antibodies, but funding shortages stalled human trials.
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From smallpox to polio: Diseases Gen Z has grown up without, thanks to vaccines
Health | Apr 30, 2026, 11:06 AM ISTMany diseases that once affected millions are now rarely seen, thanks to vaccines. From smallpox to polio, immunisation has reshaped public health. Here’s a look at illnesses Gen Z has largely grown up without.
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‘Cicada’ Covid variant BA.3.2: Do vaccines still protect against it? Doctor explains
Health | Mar 31, 2026, 05:30 PM ISTA 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 | Mar 18, 2026, 06:36 PM ISTIndia’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 | Feb 26, 2026, 03:49 PM ISTIndia 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 | Feb 24, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 29, 2026, 01:07 PM ISTLearn 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 | Jan 07, 2026, 11:13 AM ISTThe 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 | Jul 21, 2025, 08:09 AM ISTThis 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 | 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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World Immunization Week 2025: Dispelling 5 common vaccine misconceptions
Health | Apr 30, 2025, 05:45 PM ISTIt 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 | Apr 29, 2025, 07:33 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 22, 2025, 07:39 PM ISTTexas 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 | Jan 08, 2025, 11:16 AM ISTHPV 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
Hyderabad | Dec 18, 2024, 04:43 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 10, 2024, 12:26 PM ISTWorld 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 | Sep 10, 2024, 10:27 PM ISTThe 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, 11:41 PM ISTThe 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, 11:11 PM ISTThe 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.