Hexavalent vaccine could improve India’s immunisation programme: Study
Summary
- A study by the Union Health Ministry suggests introducing the hexavalent vaccine under the Universal Immunisation Programme.
- The hexavalent vaccine could reduce the number of injections required.
- This could ease pressure on health workers and improve programme efficiency.
Key Facts
- · Hexavalent vaccine
- · Universal Immunisation Programme
- · Union Health Ministry
- · Reduction in number of injections
Why it matters
Introducing the hexavalent vaccine could streamline India's immunisation programme, making it more efficient and less burdensome on health workers.
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