Introducing pentavalent vaccine in EPI in India: issues involved.

Introducing pentavalent vaccine in EPI in India: A counsel for prudence in interpreting scientific literature

Vaccine Wastage Assessment After Introduction of Open Vial Policy in Surat Municipal Corporation Area of India

Background As per the vaccine management policy of the Government of India all vaccine vials opened for an immunization session were discarded at the end of that session, irrespective of the type of vaccine or the number of doses remaining in the vial prior to 2013. Subsequently, open vial policy (OVP) was introduced in 2013 and should reduce both vaccine wastage as well as governmental healthc...

Introducing pentavalent vaccine in the EPI in India: a counsel for caution.

A similar feeling of sadness and betrayal was evoked by the report of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) sub-committee on Haemophilus influenzae B (Hib) published recently3. On December 14, 2009, the Health Secretary chaired a meeting to discuss the policy framework for vaccine preventable disease in the country. Invited to this meeting were the chairperson, vice-chairper...

Current status of vaccines against Diphtheria , Pertussis , Tetanus , Hepatitis B and Hib : A Review .

A liquid pentavalent vaccine containing DTwP-HepB-Hib was incorporated in the Universal Immunization Program of India with the funding from Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI). India introduced pentavalent vaccine in two states namely, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala in 2011. The combination vaccine offers simplification of immunization schedule, reduced cost, better acceptance and l...

Introduction of Hib containing pentavalent vaccine in national immunization program of India: the concerns and the reality!

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) recently sanctioned funds worth US$ 165 million for introduction of a pentavalent combination vaccine (containing Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Hib antigens) in to the routine immunization program of India(1). This combination vaccine will first be introduced in ten states (Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashm...