Title : THE NATIONAL PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE DRIVE

Date : Feb 10, 2022

Description :

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Topic à Biotechnology and Health related issues:

 

 

• What is Pneumonia:

 

• Pneumococcus pneumonia is the most common cause of severe pneumonia in children.
• Pneumonia was the leading cause of death among children under five, worldwide and in India.
• About 16% of child deaths occur due to pneumonia in India.

 

• What is Pneumococcal disease:

 

• Pneumococcal disease refers to any disease caused by pneumococcal bacteria.
• These germs can cause many types of diseases, including pneumonia, which is a lung infection.
• Pneumococcal bacteria are one of the most common causes of pneumonia.

 

• Global Immunization Program:

 

• It was established in 1985 to prevent deaths and illnesses of children and pregnant women against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Under the UIP, free cost immunizations are offered against twelve preventable diseases namely Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis B, Pneumonia and Meningitis due to Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib ), Measles, Rubella, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Rotavirus diarrhoea.
• This program is one of the largest health programs in the world.
• However, despite many years of operation, UIP has managed to vaccinate only 65% ??of children under one year of age.

 

• Source à The Hindu

Tags : Measles, Rubella, Japanese Encephalitis (JE)