An anti-measles and tetanus vaccine at Anganwadi centres in Damoh town, in Madhya Pradesh has created havoc after four infants aged below two years died and 17 others fell ill.
The district administration revealed that 20 kids were administered the vaccine on Friday afternoon, but four of them died by evening. The district administration has blamed negligence of a nurse as the cause behind this tragedy.
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The Hib vaccine protects children against infections like meningitis and pneumonia that are caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium.
The Hib vaccine protects children against infections like meningitis and pneumonia that are caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium.
SP DK Arya said a nurse had taken out the vaccine from a thermal flask and stored them overnight in her fridge before distributing them. The said nurse has been suspended.
Source-Medindia
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Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
About Shingles
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In ‘Shingles’ or ‘Herpes Zoster’ painful skin rashes appear usually on the side of chest wall. It is caused by chicken pox virus called varicella zoster.
Tetanus - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
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Tetanus (or Lockjaw) is a serious preventable infection that can affect the muscles and nerves and results from contamination of wound. The vaccine against Tetanus can prevent the infection.
