CDC changes child vaccine rules: 4 shots now optional
US CDC reclassifies flu, RSV, hepatitis A & COVID-19 vaccines for kids. New 3-tier system gives parents more choice. Learn what this means for Indian families.
US CDC reclassifies flu, RSV, hepatitis A & COVID-19 vaccines for kids. New 3-tier system gives parents more choice. Learn what this means for Indian families.
The US CDC has stopped its routine recommendation for four childhood vaccines for certain groups, a move Trump says aligns with other nations. Experts raise concerns about public health impact.
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.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz begins his first official visit to India on Jan 12, 2026. He will meet PM Modi in Ahmedabad to strengthen the strategic partnership. Read more.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits India on January 12-13 for high-level talks to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Key discussions on supply chains and investment.
Indian professionals in Germany earn highest median wage among foreign workers at €5,393. US influencer Andrew Branca labels success as 'theft' via fraudulent credentials. Details inside.
A new report reveals Indian professionals in Germany command the highest median salary among foreign nationals. Discover the factors behind this success story and what it means for global talent. Read more.
Indian professionals in Germany earn the highest median monthly salary at €5,393, a new study reveals. The success is driven by high-skill STEM roles, not nationality. Discover the structural reasons behind this economic trend.
Bhagalpur health officials launch a campaign to administer the single-dose Gardasil HPV vaccine to schoolgirls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer. Nearly 20,000 girls already vaccinated.
EAM S. Jaishankar lauds India's 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative, highlighting its profound global emotional impact and role in strengthening international partnerships during the pandemic.
Stanford scientists identify the immune mechanism behind rare myocarditis post mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, primarily in young males. A soy compound shows promise in preventing it. Read the details.
A 25-year-old Indian student in Germany died after jumping from a burning apartment to escape a fire. The tragic incident occurred in Berlin's Marzahn district. Read the full story.
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.
Hruthik Reddy, a 22-year-old engineering student from Telangana, died after jumping from his apartment during a fire in Germany. His family appeals for help to repatriate his body. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Indian students at Berlin's International University face sudden deportation after German authorities revoked its visa eligibility. Many took hefty loans for their dreams. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Indian students in Berlin face deportation as Germany cracks down on hybrid study programmes. Their residence permits are not being renewed, leaving them in financial and academic limbo. Learn the crucial lesson for future applicants.
Supreme Court stays its own order on Aravalli definition, DAC clears major defence procurements, and nations flag Indian rabies vaccine. Essential insights for UPSC aspirants on environment, defence, and health.
Over 250 residents in Bareilly's Pipraul village queue for anti-rabies vaccines amid fears of transmission through 'raita'. Health officials counsel villagers as experts clarify transmission risks.
US, UK, and Australia issue health alerts on fake Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab. India's manufacturer rejects quality failure claims, stressing only one batch was counterfeit. Public health trust is at stake.
Nearly 200 villagers in Budaun received anti-rabies vaccines after consuming raita made from the milk of a buffalo that later died of rabies. Health officials act swiftly to prevent outbreak.
Panic grips Pipraul village in UP's Badaun after a buffalo, bitten by a stray dog, dies. Over 200 villagers who consumed its milk in raita rush for anti-rabies vaccines. Health officials urge calm.
Nearly 200 villagers in Budaun's Piprauli received anti-rabies vaccines as a precaution after consuming raita made from milk of a buffalo that later died of suspected rabies. Health officials confirm situation is normal.
Australia flags a counterfeit anti-rabies vaccine batch in India. Manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Limited says the batch is withdrawn, warning against unnecessary panic. Details inside.
Australia advises travellers vaccinated with Abhayrab in India to restart their rabies shots due to counterfeit batches. The manufacturer, IIL, calls it an isolated incident. Read the full details.
Australia warns of counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccine in India since Nov 2023. Indian Immunologicals Limited refutes, citing action on one batch in Jan 2024. Check your vaccine status.
New York reports highest weekly flu cases since 2004. Hospitalisations jump 63%. Health officials urge vaccination as new variant spreads. Protect yourself now.
Udgir in Latur district reports 22 stray dog bite cases since December 23, sparking panic. Civic body intensifies ABC program and dog van drives. Read more.
Russia warns its citizens against travel to Germany, alleging harassment & seizures at airports. This escalates diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Berlin. Read the full story.
Udgir taluka in Latur reports 22 stray dog bites since Dec 23. Authorities ramp up Animal Birth Control and anti-rabies vaccinations. Read about the civic response and resident concerns.
14-year-old Max Hall's persistent headaches were dismissed as teenage migraines for over a year. A seizure revealed a terminal, inoperable brain tumour. His family now aims to raise ₹2.5 crore for vaccine therapy in Germany.