The coverage rate for DPT3, the third dose of diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccines, in India rose to an all-time of 93% in 2022, surpassing the previous pre-pandemic best of 91% recorded in 2019 ...

DPT3 refers to the third dose of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine. DPT combination vaccines are a cornerstone of infant vaccinations worldwide. This vaccine is administered to children from ...

These maps identify levels of DPT3 vaccine coverage in African communities (left) and the likelihood of meeting global DPT3 vaccine targets (right). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

SEATTLE - Many African nations have made substantial progress in vaccinating children against life-threatening diseases, however, within countries wide discrepancies remain, according to a new ...

NEW DELHI: During the COVID-19 pandemic, India prioritised childhood immunisation programme as an essential service and achieved an all-time high coverage with DPT3 vaccine in the first quarter of ...

Many African nations have made substantial progress in vaccinating children against life-threatening diseases, however, within countries wide discrepancies remain, according to a new scientific study.

NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday lauded India for scaling up routine immunization coverage and said accelerated efforts must continue. Reacting to the praise, Union Health ...

India prioritised childhood immunisation programme as an essential service and achieved an all-time high coverage with DPT3 vaccine in the first quarter of 2021, said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, ...