Re-visiting the Role of Pneumococcal Vaccination in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases Dr. Sanjay Mittal14 May 2025 11:37 AM ISTCardiovascular diseases (CVD) account for 24.8% of all deaths in India, with an age-standardized death rate of 272 per 100,000-higher than the global...
Addressing Pneumococcal Disease in CKD Patients: A Call for Preventive Action Dr. Alan Almeida22 Jan 2025 11:49 AM ISTIn India, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has reached epidemic proportions, with population-based studies reporting a prevalence...
Revolutionizing COPD Care: The Role Of Pneumococcal Vaccines in Enhancing Patient Outcomes Dr Rajesh V11 Oct 2024 12:00 PM ISTExacerbations are recognized to be crucial acute events that are associated with increased hospitalization rates and worsening clinical outcomes. Both...
Adult Vaccination in India: Addressing Practice Perspectives Dr. Indranil Halder29 Aug 2024 11:15 AM ISTIn India, less than 2% of adults receive routine vaccinations for diseases like influenza, pneumococcal diseases, typhoid, and hepatitis B, which...
Harmonizing Adult Vaccination Guidelines in India: Need of the Hour (Prof) Dr Agam Vora6 Jun 2024 12:36 PM ISTA. Need for Adult ImmunizationVaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) are among the various diseases that threaten India's healthcare system. From this...
Future Trends in Vaccinology in India: A Shot at a Healthier Tomorrow - Dr Sheela Murali Chakravarthy Dr Sheela Murali Chakravarthy20 May 2024 5:47 PM ISTVaccines have revolutionized public health, drastically reducing the burden of infectious diseases. India, with its robust immunization program, has...
Decoding Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS): Covid Vaccine's Dreadful Adverse Effect-Dr Rahul Chawla Dr Rahul Chawla1 May 2024 9:30 AM IST AstraZeneca recently acknowledged before a UK court that its Covid vaccine can lead to a rare blood clot side effect known as Thrombosis with ...
Influenza Vaccination: Addressing Safety Concerns and Maximizing Coverage - Dr Pradeep Suryawanshi Dr Pradeep Suryawanshi30 April 2024 4:48 PM IST Influenza, also known as the flu, remains a significant public health challenge not only in India, but globally also, contributing to severe...
Polio Vaccination: Understanding Risks, Benefits and Global Eradication Efforts - Dr Aparna Chakravarty Dr Aparna Chakravarty25 April 2024 4:16 PM IST Poliomyelitis or Polio (in short) is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the wild poliovirus (WPV). WPVs (types 1,2,3) spread rapidly by...
Hepatitis B Vaccine: Indications, Action, Side Effects, and Contraindications - Dr Mahadeva Pokhale Dr Mahadeva Pokhale22 April 2024 3:31 PM IST The hepatitis B vaccine is used to prevent hepatitis B infection, which can lead to a wide variety of clinical presentations from acute viral...
Comprehensive Guide to Rotavirus Vaccine: Safety, Eligibility, and Effectiveness - Dr Bhavya S Dr Bhavya S19 April 2024 12:37 PM IST Diarrhoea is a common disease in children. Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in children below 5 years worldwide. It...
Navigating Pneumococcal Health: Insights Into Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccination - Dr Pradeep Bajad Dr Pradeep Bajad15 April 2024 4:27 PM IST Pneumococcal disease in vaccinated individuals and in the population. Pneumococcal vaccination is indicated for adults with risk factors for...
