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Measles cases are rising in Texas and New Mexico, mostly in kids. Here's what you should know
Measles cases are rising in Texas and New Mexico, mostly in kids. Here's what you should know

How eliminating polio has been one of the major successes of India's UIP
The role of vaccines in preventing severe disease or death has been well-established scientifically

Explained: Does Kerala have lowest immunity against Covid-19?
According to the state-wise seroprevalence percentage, released by the Union health ministry of Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh has the highest seroprevalence and Kerala has the lowest.

How close is India to achieve herd immunity? What experts say
'Herd immunity' will not be same across the country, experts have said as some states are still seeing a significant number of infections indicating that the immunity of their population is lower than many other states.

Centre warns of third wave, says no herd immunity in population yet
India will have to watch out for the signs of a third wave of the pandemic over the next 100-125 days, and people will have to adhere to all Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. "If we all decide, then there will not be any third wave," said Dr VK Paul, NITI Aayog member (health)

Published on Jul 17, 2021 05:52 AM IST