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    Inequalities in Childhood Vaccination Across India: Understanding the Root Causes and Potential Solutions

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    Timely immunization among children has been recognized as an essential intervention to improve child survival outcomes. India shares the highest burden of unvaccinated children in terms of headcount numbers. These children being vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases, are also at higher risk of poor health and nutritional outcomes, leading to a high risk of morbidity, and […] More

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    World Tuberculosis Day: Role Of Vaccination In TB Prevention And Control

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    World Tuberculosis Day 2023: Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common infectious and contagious disease globally, especially in developing countries. TB is associated with a very high burden of morbidity and mortality in developing nations. It is also responsible for the increased financial burden on the government. The disease per se and sequelae (after effects) are […] More

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    Maternal Strep B Vaccination Could Prevent Thousands Of Newborn Deaths And Stillbirths Each Year

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    Researchers have called for a global maternal immunization program for group B Streptococcus or strep B, which they believe could save millions in healthcare costs and prevent thousands of deaths worldwide. Currently, several Strep B vaccines are under development, with some getting closer to approval. Strep B infection during pregnancy can harm both the mothers […] More