Vaccine |
Why you need it. |
Hepatitis B |
Hepatitis B virus can lead to life-long infection, Cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer/ failure & death. |
Cervical Cancer Vaccine |
Protects against the most common types of HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) causing Cervical Cancer, No.1 cause of cancer-related deaths in Indian women. |
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TdaP) |
Protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Whooping Cough). All adults need to get TdaP vaccine & women need one dose in each pregnancy. |
Typhoid |
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness and very common in India. Especially important for hostellers & those who eat out. |
Hepatitis A |
Hepatitis A virus spreads through contaminated food & water. It is a common cause of jaundice & liver disease. Essential for hostellers & those who eat out. |
Chicken Pox |
Chicken Pox causes skin rash & blisters. In adults it can also lead to pneumonia or infection of the brain. |
MMR |
Protects against Measles, Mumps & Rubella. Required as immunity reduces with age. |
Meningococcal Conjugate |
Protects against Meningitis, Disability & Death caused by Meningococcus. Essential for all students, especially those travelling abroad. |
Influenza |
Flu can lead to pneumonia & hospitalization if you have an underlying illness. |
Rabies |
Rabies has no cure. It can lead to paralysis & death.You need this vaccine if you are at risk of dog-bite. |