Immunisation programme

Government has taken several initiatives to give healthcare to all: President Pranab Mukherjee

The president said Mission Indradhanush, an immunisation programme, is one of them which has so far helped 55 lakh children get immunised against several diseases.

Jan 31, 2017, 12:03 PM IST

This vaccine switch may soon make polio history

The transmission of type 2 polio was eradicated in 1999, meaning immunising against it now is pointless.

Apr 18, 2016, 12:45 PM IST

Govt to introduce rotavirus vaccine by March 2016

Diarrhoea also has high morbidity rate which will be controlled with the rotavirus dose.

Dec 09, 2015, 21:04 PM IST