National Vaccination Day 2023: History, significance and more
2 years ago

National Vaccination Day 2023: History, significance and more

India TV News  

National Vaccination Day, celebrated on March 16 every year, aims to create awareness about the significance of vaccines for maintaining good health. On March 16, 1995, the first dose of the oral polio vaccine was given in India as part of the World Health Organization's initiative to eradicate polio globally, which started in 1988. As per the World Health Organization, the last polio case in India was reported in Howrah, West Bengal, in 2011, and on March 27, 2014, the WHO declared India as a polio-free nation. Significance: National Vaccination Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the advantages of vaccinating both children and adults.

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National Vaccination Day 2025: Date, history, significance
1 week, 6 days ago

National Vaccination Day 2025: Date, history, significance

India Today  

National Vaccination Day is a testament to India's unwavering dedication to public health through immunisation. As we observe National Vaccination Day 2025, let us reaffirm our commitment to vaccination, recognising it as a cornerstone of public health and a vital tool in safeguarding future generations. HISTORY OF NATIONAL VACCINATION DAY The inception of National Vaccination Day dates back to March …

World Immunization Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme of this day
4 months, 2 weeks ago

World Immunization Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme of this day

India TV News  

World Immunization Day, observed annually on November 10th, serves as a powerful reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in safeguarding public health. The history of World Immunization day World Immunization Day was first established by the World Health Organization in 2012 as part of the Global Vaccine Safety Initiative. World Immunization Day 2024: Focus on key challenges and solutions …

National Vaccination Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and more
1 year ago

National Vaccination Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and more

India TV News  

Every year, on March 16, India observes National Vaccination Day. National Vaccination Day 2024: History The history of National Vaccination Day in India dates back to 1995 when the country launched the first dose of oral polio vaccine to combat the crippling disease. National Vaccination Day 2024: Significance National Vaccination Day holds immense significance in India for several reasons: Disease …

Polio Day 2024: 5 benefits of polio vaccine for every child
1 year ago

Polio Day 2024: 5 benefits of polio vaccine for every child

India TV News  

Polio Day 2024 is not just a commemoration; it's a reminder of the crucial importance of vaccination in eradicating this crippling disease. On Polio Day 2024, let us reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every child has access to lifesaving vaccines. As we observe this day, it's essential to highlight the benefits of the polio vaccine for every child that …

Polio Day on March 3, 2024: 5 benefits of polio vaccine for your kid
1 year ago

Polio Day on March 3, 2024: 5 benefits of polio vaccine for your kid

Hindustan Times  

Polio Day on March 3, 2024: A nationwide Pulse Polio Immunization drive to administer polio vaccine to children below the age of 5 will be conducted on March 3, Sunday across the country in all districts on Polio Day. The preparation for the polio immunization drive is on in full swings and health authorities in several states from Tamil Nadu, …

Polio Day on March 3, 2024: 5 benefits of polio vaccine for your kid
1 year ago

Polio Day on March 3, 2024: 5 benefits of polio vaccine for your kid

Hindustan Times  

Polio Day on March 3, 2024: A nationwide Pulse Polio Immunization drive to administer polio vaccine to children below the age of 5 will be conducted on March 3, Sunday across the country in all districts on Polio Day. The preparation for the polio immunization drive is on in full swings and health authorities in several states from Tamil Nadu, …

Why do we observe World Cancer Day on February 4? Know history, theme, significance and more
1 year, 1 month ago

Why do we observe World Cancer Day on February 4? Know history, theme, significance and more

India TV News  

World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 every year. The theme for World Cancer Day 2024: Every year, World Cancer Day has a different theme that focuses on various aspects of the disease. According to Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, the goal of World Cancer Day will be to "Close the cancer gap" between 2022 and …

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration
1 year, 9 months ago

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration

Hindustan Times  

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed on June 19th each year to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and its impact on individuals, families and communities worldwide. World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration Date: World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed on June 19th each year. World Sickle Cell Awareness Day was established to …

World AIDS Vaccine Day: All you need to know
1 year, 10 months ago

World AIDS Vaccine Day: All you need to know

India Today  

World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed on May 18 every year to celebrate the progress made toward developing a vaccine for HIV/AIDS. This day aims at creating awareness about the importance of HIV vaccination in preventing HIV infection and AIDS. World AIDS Vaccine Day: All you need to know HISTORY OF WORLD AIDS …

National Vaccination Day 2023: History, significance, theme
2 years ago

National Vaccination Day 2023: History, significance, theme

Hindustan Times  

National Vaccination Day or National Immunisation Day is celebrated on March 16 every year across the country to spread awareness about the importance of vaccines in the human health. National Vaccination Day 2023: WHO declared India Polio free on March 27, 2014. On March 16, 1995, the first dose of the oral polio vaccine was administered in India as part …

National Vaccination Day 2023: History, Significance and Inspirational Quotes to Share
2 years ago

National Vaccination Day 2023: History, Significance and Inspirational Quotes to Share

News 18  

National Vaccination Day is an annual observance in India that highlights the importance of vaccination. National Vaccination Day serves as a reminder of getting vaccinated and highlights the benefits of immunization for individuals and society. National Vaccination Day: Significance This day draws attention to how vaccines and immunization programs are crucial for saving lives. Moreover, National Vaccination Day also talks …

World Hepatitis Day 2022: Date, Theme, History and Significance
2 years, 8 months ago

World Hepatitis Day 2022: Date, Theme, History and Significance

News 18  

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2022: World Hepatitis Day is annually commemorated on July 28 to create awareness among people about the viral disease. World Hepatitis Day: History The World Health Organisation launched this campaign with an aim to make the world free of hepatitis. The World Hepatitis Alliance was founded in the year 2007 and the first community-organised World Hepatitis Day …

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History, Significance and Theme
2 years, 10 months ago

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History, Significance and Theme

News 18  

World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed on May 18, annually. World AIDS Vaccine Day: History World AIDS Vaccine Day was conceptualised following a speech by former United States President Bill Clinton, on May 18, 1997, at the Morgan State University, Maryland. On May 18, the following year, people celebrated the first anniversary of …

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History, significance, theme, quotes & everything you need to know
2 years, 10 months ago

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History, significance, theme, quotes & everything you need to know

India TV News  

World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed on May 18 each year. World AIDS Vaccine Day 2022: History & Significance The first ever World HIV Vaccine Awareness Day was celebrated around the world in the year 1998. Since then, World AIDS Vaccine Day is celebrated every year on 18 May to mark the anniversary of Clinton's speech. World AIDS Vaccine Day …

Merriam-Webster's 2021 word of the year is, of course, 'vaccine'
3 years, 4 months ago

Merriam-Webster's 2021 word of the year is, of course, 'vaccine'

NPR  

Merriam-Webster's 2021 word of the year is, of course, 'vaccine' Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images In 2020, the Merriam-Webster dictionary selected "pandemic" as its word of the year. And lookups of "vaccine" jumped by 535% in August, which Merriam-Webster says is because "discussions about policy, approval, and vaccination rates — rather than the vaccine …

National Vaccination Day 2021: Got Vaccinated for Covid? Here's How to Download Certificate Online
4 years ago

National Vaccination Day 2021: Got Vaccinated for Covid? Here's How to Download Certificate Online

News 18  

March 16 is observed as the National Vaccination Day, which is also known as National Immunization Day. If you want any details regarding vaccination you must note that Arogya Setu has been integrated with India’s first vaccination app Co-WIN. This integration enables users to access vaccination information, view the Co-WIN dashboard and download your vaccination certificates if you have received …

National Vaccination Day 2021: Importance and quotes by some famous people
4 years ago

National Vaccination Day 2021: Importance and quotes by some famous people

India Today  

National Vaccination Day 2021: Vaccination is the most important part of a family and public health. However, to make the entire nation aware of the importance of vaccination every year National Vaccination Day is observed. However, this year, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, National Vaccination Day is of great importance because India has emerged as a leader in the vaccination drive …

In Konkona Sen Sharma's letter to India she wishes that every Indian gets the vaccine
4 years, 2 months ago

In Konkona Sen Sharma's letter to India she wishes that every Indian gets the vaccine

The Quint  

Dear India, We are now coming out of 2020 and are embarking upon a new year. I hope that the new year is wonderful for all of us. I hope that in the new year, we can give the vaccine to everybody. I hope that in the new year we are all safe from disease, and that we look to …

World Polio Day 2020: History, theme and all you need to know
4 years, 5 months ago

World Polio Day 2020: History, theme and all you need to know

India Today  

World Polio Day is observed on October 24 every year to raise awareness for polio vaccination and eradication of polio. The World Polio Day was established by Rotary International over a decade ago to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. World Polio Day: What is Polio Polio is a …

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: History, Significance, all you need to know
4 years, 10 months ago

World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: History, Significance, all you need to know

India Today  

Each year May 18 is celebrated as World AIDS vaccine day to acknowledge the efforts of thousands of scientists and health professionals who are working relentlessly on finding a vaccine against Human immunodeficiency virus. World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: History, Significance, all you need to know What is AIDS? Following an initial infection, a person may not notice any symptoms …

World Immunisation Week: Vaccination phobia can be tackled through public campaigns, mass media, says medical expert
5 years, 11 months ago

World Immunisation Week: Vaccination phobia can be tackled through public campaigns, mass media, says medical expert

Firstpost  

Statistics reveal that two percent of children in India miss their vaccinations either due to ignorance or because of some personal beliefs of their family. Most of these cases can be put down to illiteracy, lack of awareness about the need for vaccination and often to lack of time to go to the public health centres and get children vaccinated …

Immunisation week: Vaccines are helping India wipe out several diseases
7 years, 11 months ago

Immunisation week: Vaccines are helping India wipe out several diseases

Hindustan Times  

Our health is influenced by the environment we live in, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the lifestyle we lead. The government places the health, safety and well-being of its women and children over and above anything else and is committed to making every effort to ensure the same Research and development today has significantly reduced the …

World Immunisation Week: The rise of the anti-vaccine movement and what it means for public health
7 years, 11 months ago

World Immunisation Week: The rise of the anti-vaccine movement and what it means for public health

The Independent  

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Global vaccination week 2014: Worldwide effort to increase immunizations.
10 years, 11 months ago

Global vaccination week 2014: Worldwide effort to increase immunizations.

Slate  

Are you up to date with your vaccinations? That’s the theme of this year’s Global Vaccination Week, a big health effort by the World Health Organization. Measles alone kills more than 100,000 people every year worldwide … and that number was a terrifying 2.6 million deaths before 1980, when the vaccine was introduced. Polio, diphtheria, pertussis, and more—terrifying diseases, and …

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