Vaccines
New A(H5N1) Avian Flu Strain Shows Increase Airborne Spread
A new strain of bird flu, A(H5N1) has emerged and spreads more easily through the air, which was first identified by a dairy worker in Texas. The strain has also been found in polecats and minks. Researchers at Erasmus University ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
M-Pox Remains Global Health Emergency Status: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared M-Pox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), which follows a rise in cases worldwide. The WHO Emergency Committee met recently to assess the situation. Concerns focus on a new variant known ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Rare Blood Disorder
Recent findings indicate a potential association between the CoronaVac vaccine and immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). This study, published in Frontiers of Medicine, details two cases of TTP following vaccination. The research also marks an increase in TTP incidence in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Q+A: National Vaccination Day
National Vaccination Day, also known as Immunization Day or Polio Ravivar, is an annual event celebrated in India on March 16th. The day holds significant importance in India’s public health calendar, as it promotes vaccination campaigns and raises awareness about ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
iNCOVACC: First Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine
There are different methods of vaccine administration. Oral, Intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular. But the Bharat Biotech recently launched an intranasal vaccine to treat COVID-19. It is called iNCOVACC. Intra-nasal means the vaccine is administered through nose. India has approved the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
CERVAVAC: Cervical Cancer Vaccine
The cervix is the lowermost part of the uterus. Tumour in the cervix is generally referred to as cervical cancer. A vaccine to cure cervical cancer was recently launched by the Serum Institute of India. The name of the vaccine ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 Campaign
On 1st June 2022, the Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign began across the nation to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive complete Covid-19 vaccination. This campaign gives special focus on the vaccination of those aged between 12 to 14 and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
World Immunization Week – Update (April, 2022)
The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinates World Immunization Week and it is celebrated annually in the last week of April (24 to 30th April). This week aims to promote vaccine usage for the protection of people across all age groups ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
World Immunisation Week
The World Immunisation Week is celebrated every year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines. This year, in 2021, the World Immunisation Week is to be celebrated under the following theme: Theme: Vaccines ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
International Universal Health Coverage Day: December 12
Every year, the International Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on December 12 by United Nations and by several other international organizations. It aims to increase awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems. This year, the International ..