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India's first dengue vaccine approved

 India's first dengue vaccine approved India's drug regulatory authority has approved the Kydenga vaccine against dengue for use. The dengue vaccine has been approved in India. The vaccine named Kydenga, developed by a Japanese company against the dengue virus, has been approved for use in India. Developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda Pharmaceuticals , this vaccine has been approved by India's drug regulatory authority Central Drug Standards and Organization (CDACO). The Kydenga vaccine is said to provide protection against all four types of dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4 . Like the COVID-19 vaccine , it requires two doses. The second dose should be given three months after the first dose. This vaccine, which can be given to people aged 4 to 60 years, can also be given to those who have not had dengue. This vaccine, which is currently being produced in India, currently costs between Rs 6,000 and Rs 12,000 per dose . The price is expected to come down in ...

The number of diagnostic labs in Nepal is increasing rapidly and some labs are giving unnecessary tests and wrong reports.

The number of diagnostic labs in Nepal is increasing rapidly and some labs are giving unnecessary tests and wrong reports. Labs that are not registered and accredited by the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) are considered illegal and increase the risk of fraud. NPHL has classified labs based on grades and international certifications, which ensure quality and reliability. Even if we see a common health problem these days, the first thing we do is search it on Google. We write down our symptoms, such as headache, stomach ache or fatigue. Google displays a list of possible diseases, ranging from mild to severe. We get scared, and we rush to the nearest lab and get various tests done. But this habit sometimes increases unnecessary expenses. Due to the fear of disease, we are also victims of fraud. The number of diagnostic labs in Nepal is increasing rapidly. The lab has become the base from simple checkup to complex disease diagnosis. But some labs may prescribe unnecessary tests...