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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease – India (15): (GA)

Kyasanur Forest Disease -- IndiaThe directorate of health services (DHS) is expecting more cases of Kyasanur [Forest] disease (KFD), also known as monkey disease, in December [2016], despite its vaccination programme commencing full swing from [Sat 1 Oct 2016]. Betodkar said many do not report to take the balance vaccine doses after the initial 2 doses even though the DHS has issued cards on which the date for reporting for the next vaccine dose is mentioned. The KFD vaccination programme includes Read more [...]