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vaccination drive news

Low HPV vax coverage threatens Punjab’s fight against cervical cancer

The vaccine, which protects girls against human papillomavirus, the leading cause of cervical cancer, is being provided for free at government health centres in Punjab. (PTI)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:40 am IST

Maharashtra steps up vigilance against Japanese encephalitis, speeds up vaccination: Fadnavis

Maharashtra steps up vigilance against Japanese encephalitis, speeds up vaccination: Fadnavis
Published on Apr 15, 2026 07:40 pm IST

Gautam Budh Nagar: Tetanus, diphtheria vaccination drive set to be held in schools

Stressing that providing accessible, timely and quality healthcare remains a top priority, the officials called for a better coordination among departments to ensure that benefits reach all eligible residents. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 10, 2026 05:34 am IST

Uttar Pradesh joins nationwide HPV vaccination campaign

Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak hands over a vaccination certificate in Lucknow on Saturday. (SOURCED)
Published on Mar 01, 2026 04:56 am IST

Noida to build 1,200 feeding points for community dogs

On Wednesday, the authority said it has earmarked 2.5 crore fund for building feeding points. (HT Archive)
Published on Sept 25, 2025 03:58 am IST

KMC students get campus dogs vaccinated

Volunteers said each dog received two essential vaccines: an anti-rabies shot and a comprehensive nine-in-one vaccine. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Published on Sept 22, 2025 03:10 am IST

Gautam Budh Nagar admin resumes anti-cervical cancer drive with vaccination for schoolgirls

Of the 2,500 girls targeted under the MoU signed for this year, 600 have already received the HPV vaccine in an earlier drive held by Rotary Club, officials said. (HT Photos)
Published on Aug 26, 2025 04:24 am IST

Pune civic body to conduct immunisation drive for Haj pilgrims on April 26

All listed pilgrims will be administered the Polio vaccine (orally) and the Meningitis vaccine (via injection). Pregnant women will be exempt from the vaccination. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Apr 25, 2025 05:28 am IST

Bahraich villagers under stray dog attack; child killed, 14 injured in 10 days

After the episodes of wolf and leopard attacks, Bahraich villagers are now under the attack of stray dogs
Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:18 am IST

Maharashtra to start JE immunisation from March 

The campaign will also be conducted in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Panvel municipal corporation, said the public health officials.  (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:44 am IST

Punjab: 3-yr-old dies of diphtheria in Ferozepur

A vaccination driveat Awa Basti in Feozepur. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 07:58 am IST

To save cattle, buffalo, ‘gal ghotu’ vaccination drive launched in Ludhiana

Constituted teams under the direct supervision of veterinary officers are visiting homes to inoculate the vulnerable population of livestock in Ludhiana. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 05:08 am IST

Pilot vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis for children from March

In three districts, children in both government and private schools, anganwadis, and in the community will be vaccinated. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 08, 2024 10:22 pm IST

Man arrested with ‘ice drug’ in Ferozepur

A man was arrested with 220 gm ‘ice drug’ in Ferozepur on Wednesday (AFP)
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 10:30 am IST

Debunking myths and misconceptions around immunisation or vaccination in India

Debunking myths and misconceptions around immunisation or vaccination in India
Published on May 19, 2023 05:24 pm IST

Ludhiana: 12 students faint after receiving tetanus shots in Machhiwara school

The parents of the students reached the hospital and demanded answers from the doctors and the authorities. (HT File Photo)
Updated on May 11, 2023 11:23 pm IST

India logs 1,690 Covid cases in last 24 hours; active tally below 20,000

India currently has 19,613 active cases which comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections.
Published on May 11, 2023 10:18 am IST

Intranasal Covid-19 vaccine sees low response on Day 1

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Updated on Apr 28, 2023 11:52 pm IST

BMC to roll out intranasal Covid vaccine for senior citizens

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Updated on Apr 28, 2023 12:34 am IST

Covid-19 preparedness mock drill conducted at civil hospital in Ludhiana

Covid-19 preparedness mock drill conducted at civil hospital in Ludhiana
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:48 am IST

Uttarakhand to ensure strict Covid protocol during Char Dham Yatra: Health min

The number of Covid positive cases has risen to 47 in the past two days in Uttarakhand. (Representative Image/(Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 05:24 pm IST

Numbers Matter | The growing booster challenge for India

PREMIUM
For the first time since India’s inoculation drive started, the challenge ahead is not one of supply, but that of demand. 
Published on May 17, 2022 02:49 pm IST

Status check: Significant progress on Covid vaccination, but challenges remain

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A quarter of 15-18 age groups has not received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine and 14.2 million eligible people have not received their boosters.
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 12:20 pm IST

Vaccination for 12-15 age group to kick-start today

Covid-19 vaccination will be open for all children born on or before March 15, 2010, the government said in its guidelines issued on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 16, 2022 01:53 am IST

Centre asks states, UTs to ramp up 2nd Covid vaccine dose coverage for teenagers

As many as 13,01,619 teenagers were administered Covid-19 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours across India, according to Union health ministry data. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Updated on Feb 02, 2022 03:53 pm IST

41 lakh teens jabbed as vaccines open for young adults; PM, Mandaviya hail feat

According to data from the Co-WIN dashboard as of 10pm, Madhya Pradesh vaccinated 7,71,615 people, while in Karnataka the figure was 4,14,723. In picture - Teenagers show victory signs as they take rest after receiving the first dose.
Updated on Jan 03, 2022 11:18 pm IST

Teens heave sigh of relief as wait for Covid vaccine ends

 A girl shows victory sign while receiving her first dose of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin against the COVID-19 virus during a vaccination drive for children aged 15-18 years, at DAV Public School, in Gurugram.
Published on Jan 03, 2022 05:49 pm IST

How India crossed 1 bn vaccine milestone: States with highest coverage

India is expected to cross the 1 billion Covid-19 vaccination milestone on Thursday.
Updated on Oct 21, 2021 12:41 pm IST

‘10,000 vaccinations in 10 days’: Covid-19 inoculation drive launched in Mumbai

The Covid-19  vaccination drive will serve marginalised people who have not been able to access them earlier due to the nationwide vaccine supply shortage and vaccine hesitancy.
Published on Oct 06, 2021 06:37 pm IST

Panama to cash in on vaccine tourism after more than 70% locals get shots

Panama to cash in on vaccine tourism after more than 70% locals get shots
Updated on Sept 23, 2021 07:47 am IST