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Adult Vaccination: Today's Imperative

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Case Description

The webinar titled "Adult Vaccination: Today's Imperative" will highlight the vital role of vaccines in disease prevention and promoting long-term health in adults. Focusing on diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, shingles (herpes zoster), and COVID-19, the session will emphasize the importance...

Case Summary

  • Adult immunization is a crucial, often overlooked area of healthcare, vital for doctors across all specialties. It's not just about preventing infections; it's about boosting immunity and potentially preventing cancer. The WHO's Immunization Agenda 2030 aims to save over 50 million lives by addressing immunization challenges, recognizing the significant economic and clinical burden vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) place on individuals, families, and healthcare systems.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Ruchita Sharma

Dr. Ruchita Sharma

Associate Director & Consultant Medicine, Medanta, Lucknow

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