India Vaccination Schedule – Quick Guide

Schedule as per IAP Click on a name to see more details: Completed Age Vaccines Birth BCG, Hepatitis-B1, OPV 6weeks Hepatitis-B2, IPV1, DTwP1, Hib1, PCV1, Rotavirus1 10weeks IPV2, DTwP2, Hib2, PCV2, Rotavirus2 14weeks IPV3, DTwP3, Hib3, PCV3, Rotavirus3 6months Hepatitis-B, OPV 9months OPV, MMR1 9-12months TCV (Typhoid) 12months Hepatitis-A1 15months PCV Booster, MMR2, Varicella1 16-18months IPV Booster, DTwP B1/DTaP B1,         Read More …

Cancer Prevalence in India

Cancer is the most feared disease – terminal if the cancer progresses beyond a certain stage. It is the fourth leading cause of deaths after heart diseases. In India 20-25 lakh cases exist at any time, with 7 lakh new added every year. Signs of Danger One needs to be educated about “Danger signals” of cancer – so that they         Read More …

Side Effects of HIV Treatment

HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s defence against infection and illness – the immune system. If you have HIV, you can take drugs to reduce the level of HIV in your body. By taking these anti-HIV drugs, you can slow down or prevent damage to your immune system. These drugs are not a cure, but they can help         Read More …