What is Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine? This vaccine comes under IAP recommended vaccines for High-risk children (Vaccines under special circumstances). Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine is a vaccine that protects against Japanese encephalitis. Japanese encephalitis, a mosquito-borne arboviral infection, is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. JE virus spreads through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It cannot spread directly from Read More …
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
What is Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine? This vaccine comes under IAP recommended vaccines for High-risk children (Vaccines under special circumstances). Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine is a vaccine that protects against Japanese encephalitis. Japanese encephalitis, a mosquito-borne arboviral infection, is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. JE virus spreads through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It cannot spread directly from Read More …
What is Yellow Fever Vaccine? This vaccine comes under IAP recommended vaccines for High-risk children (Vaccines under special circumstances). Yellow fever is a serious disease caused by the yellow fever virus. It is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and cannot be spread directly from person to person. Yellow fever can cause: Fever and flu-like illness Jaundice (yellow 
What is Hepatitis A Vaccine? Hepatitis A vaccine is a vaccine that prevents hepatitis A virus infection. Hepatitis A is an infectious disease that affects the liver, caused by the hepatitis A virus. Symptoms of hepatitis A begin 3 to 6 weeks after coming into contact with the virus. These consist of nausea (feeling sick), fever and aches and pains. 
What is Meningococcal Vaccine? This vaccine comes under IAP recommended vaccines for High-risk children (Vaccines under special circumstances). Meningococcal vaccine is a vaccine used to prevent disease caused by the bacteria named Neisseria meningitidis. Different versions are effective against some or all of the following types of meningococcus: A, C, W135, and Y. Neisseria meningitidis is a leading cause of 
What is Chickenpox Vaccine? Chickenpox vaccine, also known as varicella vaccine, is a vaccine that protects against chickenpox. The active ingredient in Chickenpox vaccine is a live but weakened varicella-zoster virus. This specially weakened virus is called the Oka strain. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Its most common symptom is an itchy rash all over the 
Ramzan (Ramadan) fasting is safe for healthy people, but those with medical conditions should seek medical advice. The fasting period is usually associated with modest weight loss, but the weight tends to return afterwards. Even for healthy people consuming the right food is very important during the month of Ramadan. Fasting from morning(dawn) to evening(dusk) in Ramadan could leave you 
According to Indian laws, all blood donors or donated blood must be screened for transmissible infections of HIV, hepatitis B and C, malaria and syphilis. Nowhere in the world is transfused blood considered 100% safe. Most blood transfusions go very smoothly but mild problems and, very rarely, serious problems can occur. There is risk of getting HIV, allergic reactions etc. 
My child was dispensed a wrong medicine by pharmacist causing a medication error. I avoided the disaster by just taking picture of the prescription record on Health-PIE App.