vaccinations
Dr Gagandeep Kang, first Indian woman Fellow of Royal Society in 360 years
She aims to get the best of vaccine to market and even push them into state immunisation programmes.
Congo prepares for first Ebola vaccinations as 26 die from virus
UN's WHO put death toll at 26, with three new cases in country's sprawling northwest confirmed by the country's health minister.
Vaccinating pregnant mothers is safe for babies
Infants are much less likely to get influenza or whooping cough when their mothers were vaccinated during pregnancy.
Half of world's people can't get basic health services: WHO
Some 800 million people worldwide spend at least 10 percent of their household income on healthcare.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women travelers underprotected from disease
Pregnant, breastfeeding women who travel to places with high risk of diseases like malaria and yellow fever are less likely to be protected.
Maharashtra govt to form 5-member committee to probe swine flu deaths
Sawant made the announcement after holding a review meeting with the health officials and MLAs from Thane, Pune and other areas.
Social media rumour on vaccine sparks panic
Assam students avoid vaccination drive over fears it will lead to ‘infertility’.
In tune with the strays
Mahi will be singing along with her brother and friends from Deutsche School of Bombay and Cathedral and John Canon School.
Breastfeeding may reduce babies’ pain during vaccinations
Nursing appeared to be more effective at pain reduction than sugar water, pain creams or sprays at the injection site.