Glenmark Recalls Blood Pressure Drug Ziac in US
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls over 11,100 bottles of Ziac tablets in the US due to cross-contamination with a cholesterol drug. Check lot numbers and consult your doctor.
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US May End Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth
A US CDC panel reviews the universal hepatitis B birth dose policy. Experts warn against delay, citing household transmission risks and a 99% drop in infections since 1991. Learn why.
Bombay HC Quashes Order Against Powai Housing Committee
Bombay High Court sets aside disqualification of Powai housing society committee for not holding meeting during Covid. Justice cites pandemic restrictions as 'reasonable cause'. Read the full judgment details.
Measles Kills 95,000 in 2024; Vaccination Coverage Drops
Measles, a highly contagious disease, caused 95,000 deaths globally in 2024, mostly in unvaccinated children. Vaccination prevented 59 million deaths since 2000. Learn symptoms, risks, and prevention.
Trump lauds CDC panel's hepatitis B vaccine decision
US President Donald Trump praised a CDC panel vote to end its recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Read the details and implications of this major public health shift.
CDC Changes Hepatitis B Vaccine Rule for Newborns
CDC's vaccine panel votes to end universal hepatitis B shot at birth for babies of negative mothers. Parents and doctors to decide case-by-case. Experts warn of risks.
Trump Signs Memo on US Child Vaccine Policy Review
Former US President Donald Trump signs a directive to review aligning child immunisation schedules with other countries. This follows a key vaccine advisory change on hepatitis B shots for newborns.
Free HPV Vaccine for Girls in Maharashtra from 2026
Maharashtra's health department will provide free HPV vaccinations to girls aged 9-14 starting January 2026, a major step to prevent cervical cancer. Learn about the rollout plan and its significance.
US Ends Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
A US vaccine committee scraps the universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation, a major policy shift. Experts warn this could reverse decades of public health progress. Learn about the virus and new guidelines.
Free HPV Vaccination for Girls in Maharashtra from Jan 2024
Maharashtra's health department announces a statewide free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9-14 starting January 2024, aiming to combat cervical cancer. Learn about the rollout and key details.
US Panel Revises Hepatitis B Vaccine Advice for Newborns
A US advisory committee now says not all newborns need immediate Hepatitis B vaccination, a major shift from decades of policy. Explore the new guidelines and their global implications.
Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk
A groundbreaking study reveals the shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk by 20% and slow its progression. Discover the promising link between vaccination and brain health.
FDA Alert: Stop Using Certain Abbott Glucose Sensors
The FDA warns users to stop using certain FreeStyle Libre 3 & 3 Plus sensors due to incorrect low glucose readings linked to deaths and injuries. Check your device now.
CDC Panel to Vote on Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
A key CDC advisory panel will vote on making the hepatitis B vaccine universal for all newborns in the US, a crucial step to eliminate mother-to-child transmission. Learn the details and implications.
Chhattisgarh okays Rs 46.5 crore for new FDA lab in Nava Raipur
Chhattisgarh government sanctions Rs 46.49 crore for a new Integrated Food and Drug Testing Lab in Nava Raipur, set to boost annual sample testing capacity from 800 to 8000. Read more.
Major Cheese Recall Over Metal Contamination Risk
A massive recall of shredded cheese sold at Target, Aldi, and Walmart due to potential metal fragments. Check the list of affected brands to ensure safety.
Global Progress in Averting Cancer Deaths
Global cancer mortality rates have fallen significantly in 30 years. Discover how vaccines, AI risk prediction, and new preventive drugs are changing the fight against the disease.
West Virginia Blocks Religious Vaccine Exemptions After Court Stay
West Virginia schools have reinstated a compulsory vaccine mandate, ending religious exemptions after a state Supreme Court stay. The move impacts hundreds of families and upholds one of the US's strictest school vaccination policies. Read the full story.
Kanpur's December Vaccination Drive for Children Under 5
Kanpur DM launches a month-long 'Vaccination Festival' targeting children who missed routine immunisation. 502 centres open every Wednesday & Saturday. Ensure your child is protected.
Consumer Panel: Insurer Can't Override Doctor's Treatment Call
Ghaziabad consumer commission orders Star Health to pay Rs 50k claim, rules treatment method is for doctors, not insurers, to decide. Read the full verdict details.
Haryana FDA seizes 21,400 illegal narcotic tablets in Sirsa
Haryana FDA and police raided a Sirsa medical store and intercepted a vehicle, seizing thousands of illegal intoxicant tablets. Two arrested. Details on the crackdown here.
West Virginia Supreme Court Reinstates School Vaccine Mandate
West Virginia's Supreme Court halts a lower court ruling, forcing an immediate reinstatement of the state's strict school vaccination policy that bars religious exemptions. The legal battle continues.
Indian man jailed for $1.1 million US Medicare fraud
Mohammed Asif, owner of American Labworks, sentenced for fraudulent COVID-19 test billing scheme. He must repay $1.17 million and faces deportation. Read the full details.
MP Birla Planetarium banks on winter to boost footfall
Kolkata's MP Birla Planetarium eyes over 3.5 lakh winter visitors to offset monsoon losses and continue post-Covid recovery. Hindi shows remain most popular. Read more.
3-Year Jail for Forging Covid Report in Gujarat High Court Case
An Ahmedabad court sentenced two individuals to three years in prison for forging a Covid-19 positive report to extend bail. Discover the details of the conspiracy and the court's verdict.
Kolkata Pneumonia, Influenza Vaccine Demand Spikes 55%
Kolkata hospitals report a major surge in demand for pneumonia and flu vaccines, especially among seniors. Experts urge timely vaccination to prevent serious infections. Learn more.
Science Graduate Arrested for Theft in Mumbai's Andheri
Mumbai Police arrested a 23-year-old science graduate for stealing valuables worth Rs 1.63 lakh from a retired teacher's flat in Andheri. The accused cited pandemic-induced loss of income from her dance class as the motive. Read the full story.
Wockhardt Stock Jumps on US FDA Nod for Novel Antibiotic
Wockhardt shares surged 19.3% after US FDA accepted its New Drug Application for Zaynich, a first-in-class antibiotic. This marks a historic first for an Indian pharma company's New Chemical Entity.
Bombay HC Seeks Expert Report on Cancer Vaccine Trial Plea
Bombay High Court directs a CDSCO expert committee to review Datar Cancer Genetics' plea for human trials of its Per-C-Vax cancer immunotherapy. The panel must submit its report within three months. Read the full details.
IMA HPV Vaccine at ₹1000 to Fight Cervical Cancer
Indian Medical Association launches affordable HPV vaccination program starting December. Cervical cancer kills 100 women daily in India. Learn how this initiative saves lives.
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