Javed Anees · CC0Study backs hexavalent vaccine for Universal Immunisation Programme
A study by the Union Health Ministry and partner organisations says introducing the hexavalent vaccine under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) could strengthen India’s immunisation drive. A single hexavalent shot protects against six diseases at once, reducing the number of injections a child needs, easing pressure on health workers and improving programme efficiency and coverage.
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- Study conducted by the Union Health Ministry and partners.
- Proposes the hexavalent vaccine under the Universal Immunisation Programme.
- Would cut the number of injections and improve programme efficiency.
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