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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

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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 Sep 23, 2021 07:47 AM IST

China dodges reopening borders to foreigners despite mass vaccination drive

China dodges reopening borders to foreigners despite mass vaccination drive
Updated on Jun 03, 2021 08:56 AM IST

Uttarakhand reported 80 adverse events post Covid vaccination, most are minor

The woman admitted at AIIMS Rishikesh had experienced low blood pressure and complained of blurry vision after vaccination.
Updated on Jan 31, 2021 08:19 AM IST

Covid-19: How states are preparing for vaccination drive

People wait during the administration of Covaxin, an Indian government-backed experimental Covid-19 vaccine, during its human trials, at the Gujarat Medical Education & Research Society in Ahmedabad.
Updated on Dec 06, 2020 06:43 PM IST

Student absenteeism in Maharashtra turns hurdle in measles-rubella vaccination drive

Dr Chandrashekhar Chiplunkar, assistant health officer, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), said of the 5,98,687 children who were supposed to be vaccinated as on December 6, 4,29,994 (71.8%) were vaccinated.
Updated on Dec 07, 2018 09:07 AM IST

31 measles outbreaks in city; BMC to start vaccination drive

India accounts for 37% of global measles death, it also has the second highest population of children across the globe that has not been vaccinated against measles.
Updated on Nov 08, 2018 02:29 PM IST

Mumbai sees 31 outbreaks of measles, BMC to start vaccination drive

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines an outbreak as at least five cases reported from an area.
Published on Nov 08, 2018 01:04 AM IST