Despite vast improvements in childhood vaccination coverage in India, adult vaccination
coverage is negligible. Our aim was, therefore, to create awareness about the importance of …

Objective: To frame revised guidelines on diagnosis, evaluation, management, and
supportive care of patients with the illness. Process: The guidelines combine evidence …

In India, the high neonatal and infant mortality rate is due in part to an increasing number of
preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants. Given the immaturity of immune system, these …

Justification In view of new developments in vaccinology and the availability of new
vaccines, there is a need to revise/review the existing immunization recommendations …

Background Typhoid fever prevention and control efforts are critical in an era of rising
antimicrobial resistance among typhoid pathogens. India remains one of the highest typhoid …

Introduction Meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis has a high case
fatality rate. Of 12 distinct serogroups, A, B, C, W-135 (W) and Y cause the majority of …

Mobile health (mHealth) solutions are being widely explored in low‐and middle‐income
countries (LMICs) due to its scope in reducing the healthcare access gap and improving …

Despite demand-stimulation efforts, coverage rates of many essential health services remain
low in developing countries, suggesting that there may be binding supply constraints, such …

Abstract Background In 2015, the Vellore district in southern India was selected for
intensified routine immunization, targeting children from communities experiencing …

Abstract Justification Early Childhood Development (ECD) has lifelong impact on learning,
education, productivity, socio-emotional functioning, health and disease. A Consensus …