Kolkata Hospitals Rush for Pneumonia, Flu Vaccines
Hospitals in Kolkata report a sharp rise in pneumonia and influenza vaccinations, especially among seniors, as temperatures drop to 10°C. Doctors urge timely shots to prevent severe illness.
Hospitals in Kolkata report a sharp rise in pneumonia and influenza vaccinations, especially among seniors, as temperatures drop to 10°C. Doctors urge timely shots to prevent severe illness.
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US health officials narrow childhood vaccine advice, moving RSV, Dengue, and COVID to high-risk or shared decision-making lists. Experts warn of preventable deaths. Read the full update.
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A 44-year-old woman from Sandirya village in Ajmer died after not taking the anti-rabies vaccine following a stray dog bite last month. Health officials urge immediate vaccination.
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