Karnataka launches adult vaccination drive at Sir C.V. Raman General Hospital
Karnataka has launched an adult vaccination program at Sir C.V. Raman General Hospital, focusing on vulnerable groups such as senior citizens and those with co-morbidities. The initiative provides pneumococcal and influenza vaccines to prevent serious respiratory and infectious diseases. Additionally, the state is offering free finerenone tablets for Type-2 diabetes patients to help reduce health complications.
- ▪The vaccination program targets senior citizens and individuals with co-morbidities.
- ▪Pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for those over 65 years, especially with heart ailments.
- ▪Influenza vaccines are available for individuals aged six months to 65 years.
- ▪Free finerenone tablets are being provided for Type-2 diabetes patients at government hospitals.
- ▪The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare facilities in government hospitals.
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Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday launched an adult vaccination programme at the State-run Sir C.V. Raman General Hospital and urged vulnerable groups, particularly senior citizens and those with co-morbidities, to make use of the initiative.The programme, supported by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding, includes administration of pneumococcal and influenza vaccines aimed at preventing serious respiratory and infectious diseases.Speaking after inaugurating the programme, the Minister said the pneumococcal vaccine should be taken by people above 65 years of age, especially those suffering from heart ailments or weakened immunity.“This vaccine can help prevent severe infectious diseases and reduce complications among vulnerable groups,” he said.Mr.
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