November 01, 2025 12:49 pm
I wish someone with as powerful a platform as Mr Vembu would choose to shed light on the issues impacting parents, rather than obsessing over causes and cures
November 03, 2025 11:42 am
In the West, vaccine hesitancy has led to a resurgence of measles, whooping cough. Anti-vaxxers should pause and reflect: Can we imagine our future generation without the Pulse Polio or measles-rubella vaccination campaign?
October 18, 2022 6:57 am
Dr Aarti Kinikar, professor and head of the department of pediatrics at Pune's B J Government Medical College, was one of the authors of a recent report on vaccine hesitancy. In an interview, she talks about measures to address the issue.
July 26, 2022 11:14 am
There was a high rate of vaccine hesitancy in the community, over fears of the vaccine reacting badly with sex change hormones, and of humiliation at the vaccination centres.
July 29, 2021 5:37 am
The PM also asked the leaders to be a part of the celebration of 75 years of Independence and asserted that “we should work toward uniting the entire length and breadth of the nation through a Bharat Jodo Aandolan (Unite India Movement), and showcase the true spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’”.
November 10, 2025 1:02 pm
Today is world immunisation day and here's everything you need to know as to why vaccines work for some and why they might not be as affective for others.



