With the cases of new diseases being reported, the demand for antigen for immunization against them has been growing. While there are 27 types of vaccines available worldwide, Nepalese get only ten antigens, exposing them to serious health threats. The…
Polio and Current Status of Polio Eradication in Nepal
What is Polio? Polio (or poliomyelitis) is a disease caused by poliovirus. IT can cause lifelong paralysis (can’t move parts of the body), and it can be deadly. But, the polio vaccine can protect against polio. What are the symptoms…
Immunization and Child Health Care
Immunization or vaccination can prevent the children from being infected by many infectious diseases. Such diseases can cause deaths. The baby can be protected itself against some diseases when the child is immunized. A drug called “vaccine” injected into the…