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VACCINATION NEWS

US advisory panel rolls back hepatitis B vaccine recommendation, says not all babies need to be vaccinated at birth

December 05, 2025 11:08 pm

For other babies, it will be up to the parents and their doctors to decide if a birth dose is appropriate, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) said.

Pandemic worsened childhood vaccination rates globally; India, 7 other nations had over half of unvaccinated kids in 2023: study

June 28, 2025 5:34 pm

65% of the zero-dose children that need to be vaccinated between 2023 and 2030 live in sub-Saharan Africa (4.28 million) and South Asia (1.33 million), indicates the new analysis published in The Lancet.

Vaccinations you need to get your cat

June 28, 2025 12:30 pm

Discussing your pet’s health history and any past adverse reactions with your veterinarian is crucial to ensuring their safety.

Don't forget to get your dog vaccinated against these diseases

May 07, 2025 3:42 pm

Understanding the specifics of pet vaccination schedules and their importance is crucial for every pet owner.

The Vaccination Crisis: Chipping away at hard-won gains against infectious diseases

April 26, 2025 7:16 am

In the US, the pushback against inoculation seems to have gathered pace during Donald Trump's presidency

WHO team reaches Rajasthan’s Deeg after 7 children die of diphtheria in a month

October 15, 2024 6:56 am

Deeg district CMHO Vijay Singhal said, "This disease has been prevalent for a long time in this area because of people’s unwillingness to get vaccinated."

In a report card on the first 100 days, Union health minister JP Nadda enlists U-Win, doctors’ database among others

September 20, 2024 5:26 pm

Nadda said the expanded Ayushman Bharat scheme will be formally launched by PM Modi in October.

UNICEF issues emergency call for mpox vaccines to support crisis-hit countries

September 01, 2024 4:37 am

The emergency tender involves setting up agreements with vaccine manufacturers.

Health Ministry trashes reports highlighting high number of ‘zero dose children' in India

July 18, 2024 10:56 pm

The accurate and complete narrative of the immunization efforts of the government can be gauged through comprehensive understanding of the relative data and programmatic interventions, the ministry added.

What the dip in India's childhood immunisation numbers means

July 18, 2024 12:05 pm

In absolute terms, 2.04 million children remained under-vaccinated in 2023, slightly lower than the 2.11 million children in 2019. An expert said that the “slight” drop is a call to intensify efforts.

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