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herd immunity

Why childhood vaccines still matter? Paediatrician shares 5 important reasons

Childhood should be protected, not paused. Vaccines help make that possible.
Published on Aug 03, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Measles cases are rising in Texas and New Mexico, mostly in kids. Here's what you should know

Measles cases are rising in Texas and New Mexico, mostly in kids. Here's what you should know
Published on Feb 21, 2025 10:02 pm IST

How eliminating polio has been one of the major successes of India's UIP

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The role of vaccines in preventing severe disease or death has been well-established scientifically. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Nov 12, 2024 08:00 am IST

Explained: Does Kerala have lowest immunity against Covid-19?

National serosurvey results do not reflect the heterogeneity of seroprevalence between districts and even between states, the ministry said.
Published on Jul 28, 2021 10:32 pm IST

How close is India to achieve herd immunity? What experts say

One-third of India's population is still vulnerable to Covid-19 infection. The proportion can be higher in some states.
Published on Jul 25, 2021 10:39 pm IST