What is Yellow Fever? Yellow fever is a serious viral disease caused by the yellow fever virus, which is transmitted primarily by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The virus is endemic in parts of Africa and South America. While it does not occur naturally in India, people traveling to or from affected regions may be at risk of contracting the disease.

BCG Vaccine – Overview What Is the BCG Vaccine?  Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine is primarily used to protect against Tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis vaccination for children is an important decision, as they are particularly vulnerable to the disease. The BCG vaccine is the only one of its kind to offer protection against TB and is currently a part of the immunization

Measles, Mumps, And Rubella (MMR) Vaccine The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). Immunization Schedule: MMR vaccinations are given by injection in 2 doses: During a mumps outbreak, children older than one year of age who are in close contact with infected individuals should receive another dose of the vaccine, regardless of how many doses they have

Rabies Disease and Vaccination What Is Rabies?  Rabies is a rare but serious disease caused by the rabies virus. It affects the nerves and the brain. The virus is usually transmitted by a bite from an infected animal. Rabies can be prevented if the bitten person gets treatment quickly. If a person is not treated and develops rabies, it is

Hepatitis B (HepB) Vaccine Hepatitis B virus affects the liver. Those who are infected can become lifelong carriers of the virus and may develop long-term problems, such as cirrhosis (liver disease) or cancer of the liver. Immunization Schedule Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB) usually is given as a series of three injections: If the mother of a newborn carries the hepatitis

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP) What is DTP? D” stands for Diphtheria, “T” stands for Tetanus, and “P” stands for Pertussis. These three are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria and Pertussis are spread from one person to another, while Tetanus enters the body through cuts and wounds, which may not appear dangerous and are often unnoticed or neglected. What

Chickenpox – An OverviewChickenpox is a viral skin infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most people regard chickenpox as a mild disease, but it is highly contagious and can spread quickly. Therefore, it is better to get vaccinated to prevent possible complications. Chickenpox may appear 10 to 21 days after contracting the viral infection and usually lasts for about ten

Poliovirus Vaccines What Is Polio?Polio is a viral infection that can cause permanent paralysis. What are the symptoms of poliovirus infection? Is it serious? Yes, the risk of lifelong paralysis is very serious. Even children who seem to fully recover can develop new muscle pain, weakness, or paralysis as adults, 30 or 40 years later. About 2 to 5 children

Typhoid Vaccines What is typhoid? Typhoid (typhoid fever) is a serious disease. It is caused by bacteria called Salmonella Typhi. What are the symptoms of typhoid fever? Typhoid causes a high fever, fatigue, weakness, stomach pains, headache, loss of appetite, and sometimes a rash. If it is not treated, it can kill up to 30% of people who get it.

About Pneumonia Saving lives is a natural priority for human society. Ground realities however, often cast doubt over this noble idea. Childhood pneumonia is a killer illness that challenges the doctrine of life being precious. For a completely preventable and treatable infection to be a leading cause of death among children is deplorable and that is why, when a child

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacterium called Haemophilus influenzae serotype b. It is one of several strains of the Haemophilus influenzae bacterium. Hib is known to cause severe illnesses, particularly in young children. Hib infections can lead to diseases such as meningitis (inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord), pneumonia (lung infection), sepsis (bloodstream infection),

Hepatitis-A is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver and is caused by the Hepatitis-A virus. This disease is highly contagious and can be transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water, or close contact with an infected person. Vaccination is the best way to prevent Hepatitis-A infection. Single dose is to be given for the live attenuated