Tag: Vaccination

128 Kids Die after Vaccination in 2010

According to the Union Health Ministry statistics, obtained by Right to Information Act, there were 128 children who died due to adverse effects after immunization (AEFI). Of these 128 deaths, 28 were from Maharashtra, 18 from Uttar Pradesh, 11 from…

“Easy Five” Vaccination against Hepatitis-B

The Central government has taken initiatives to protect children against Hepatitis B, HIB (haemophilus influenza type – B) and DPT (Diptheria, Pertusis and Tetanus). An advanced vaccine called “Easy- Five” will be given to children in 3 doses for free.…