Tamil Nadu has launched a pilot initiative in Kadayanallur to assess the effectiveness of Qdenga, a dengue vaccine developed by Takeda. The study will help inform wider vaccination plans, while experts stress that mosquito control remains essential.

Measles is making a troubling comeback across the world, with major outbreaks reported in South Asia, the Americas, Africa and other regions. The latest figures highlight the scale of the challenge.

Previously approved for its use in India by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), Cervavac is administered for the prevention of diseases caused by the four HPV type

Maharashtra has reported over two thousand swine flu cases and eight deaths this year, with Pune recording the highest numbers among districts.

The study also assessed whether prolonged administration of ashwagandha extract affected the immune response following the COVISHIELD vaccination.

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Rabies is fatal once symptoms appear, but immediate 15-minute wound washing, proper post-exposure treatment, and animal vaccination prevent it.

At a UN highlevel meeting on pandemic prevention and response in New York, Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava has called for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system under the WHO Pandemic Agreement, an official statement said on Saturday.

India has reaffirmed its goal of eliminating hepatitis B and C as public health threats by 2030. With millions affected, the focus is shifting to wider screening, vaccination, early diagnosis, free treatment and stronger primary healthcare.

Dengue infections are rising across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon and the state health department said 244 of the 1,320 people tested across the state were confirmed to have dengue.

The arrival of QDENGA could add another layer to India's dengue prevention strategy. However, vaccination is expected to complement rather than replace existing public-health measures.

West Bengal's dengue cases have crossed 5,000, nearly doubling in a month. Murshidabad, Kolkata and North 24 Parganas remain key hotspots as the state steps up testing.

The Union Ministry of Health on Friday announced that India has crossed 80 lakh Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, marking an "important milestone" against HPV infection and HPV-associated cancers.

The study published in The Lancet Regional Health evaluated rabies prevention strategies in Kerala, India, from 2026 to 2035. The study mentions that rabies causes an estimated 59,000 deaths globally each year, with India accounting for the largest share of the burden.

Symptoms of rabies typically manifest after a long incubation period and may include fever, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, and paralysis.

Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat sees no new measles cases in 7 days amid intensified vaccination, nutrition support, malaria control measures, and ongoing death investigations.

Flu vaccine demand rises as H1N1 and influenza cases increase, with sales nearly triple last year's levels during this period.

The current nationwide surges prove that H1N1 has not disappeared. It has become part of the seasonal influenza viruses that circulate in India, alongside H3N2 and influenza B

ICMR Director General Dr. Rajiv Bahl clarified that the current H1N1 surge in India represents seasonal flu rather than a new strain. Nationwide surveillance across 73 labs shows Influenza A and B circulating alongside declining COVID-19 cases

Dr Swaminathan said the present rise in cases is linked to the H1N1 Michigan strain, which has been circulating since the 2009 pandemic, and not due to the emergence of any new variant.

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For the first time, the Census will collect caste details, alongside questions on bank accounts, Aadhaar and passport numbers.

Hepatitis is often silent but should never be ignored. If you have a family history of hepatitis B, have undergone blood transfusions in the past, received tattoos or piercings in unsafe settings, or have any other risk factors