Stacey Griner, an associate professor with UNT Health Fort Worth, wants to add one more thing to that list: conversations ...

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According to data from the public health department, 8,459 vaccination sessions were conducted across the state till March 18, but only 8,828 girls were vaccinated — about 0.90% of the target ...

Many vaccines confer surprising knock-on, or indirect, health benefits when they have been put into widespread use.

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A Consultant Family Physician, Dr Nkiruka Okpala has advocated compulsory Human Papiloma Virus, HPV vaccination for young girls as a sure way to stamp out the ...

In a recent column, you mentioned that the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine prevents neck and head cancer in men. I am 75 and do not recall ever getting an HPV vaccine. Should I get one now? -- J.L.

The vaccine is best given before the person gets exposed to HPV (although there still may be some benefit in giving the vaccine to people who have already been exposed).

In a recent column, you mentioned that the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine prevents neck and head cancer in men. I am 75 and do not recall ever getting an HPV vaccine. Should I get one now? —J.L.I.

This is key to preventing cervical cancer or catching it early. Cervical cancer can cause fertility issues, pain, kidney ...

From eradicating smallpox in 1977 to eliminating polio and neonatal tetanus, administering 200 crore COVID-19 doses, and now pursuing Measles-Rubella elimination — India's immunisation journey is one ...