Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

Odisha to launch Pneumonia vaccine under universal immunization programme on June 30

The Immunization Programme will benefit nearly 8 lakh young children annually in the State and help in reducing risk of morbidity & mortality due to pneumonia and meningitis.

Jun 25, 2021, 08:13 AM IST

Health Minister JP Nadda launches pneumonia, meningitis vaccine

Union Minister of Health JP Nadda on Saturday launched the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine under the Universal Immunisation Programme that protects a child against severe forms of pneumococcal disease.

May 13, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

Health Ministry approves vaccine for pneumonia

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday approved the introduction of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunisation Programme to be implemented in five states, including Himachal Pradesh, in a planned manner from 2017.

Nov 08, 2016, 21:06 PM IST