Around 27 children in West Bengal suffered from skin rashes and other issues after they were given expired vaccines. The state government has suspended four officials including a District Medical Officer (Health) in relation to this incident.
"We are investigating the matter after we received the complaints yesterday. Action will be taken against those responsible,” District Chief Medical Officer (Health) Bhusan Chakraborty said. The incident occurred in Khanakul area of the Hoogly district.
What You Should Know about Japanese Encephalitis - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito borne viral disease associated with inflammation of the brain.
Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito borne viral disease associated with inflammation of the brain.
It has emerged that several children received vaccines for Japanese encephalitis in Khanakul recently. The father of one of the kids noticed that the expiry date of the vaccines was May 2009 and brought it to the attention of the officials.
Hib Vaccine - Types, Dosage Schedule, Contraindications and Side Effects
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.
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About Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Hepatitis B-Causes-Symptoms-Diagnosis-Treatment-Vaccination-FAQs
Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus.
Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus.
