CASE DISCUSSION
Pediatric Vaccination: The Way Ahead
Presented India by Dr. Latha Kanchi ParthasarathyViews
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Case Description
Uprooting advances in medical science, Pediatrics can be protected against more diseases than ever before. Vaccines help the pediatric immune system fight infections more efficiently by sparking immune response to specific diseases.
Case Summary
- The National Immunization Program was formally established in the 1960s, although vaccines for smallpox, rabies, typhoid, cholera, and plague existed by 1900. Vaccination has led to the virtual disappearance of many childhood diseases. The specific vaccines included in national programs vary across countries.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Latha Kanchi Parthasarathy
MBBS; DCH; MRCPCH; CCT (London)Senior Paediatrics Consultant, Apollo HospitalsDr. Latha Kanchi Parthasarathy is a highly experienced Pediatric Consultant with extensive expertise in child healthcare and developmental pediatrics. She holds qualifications including MBBS, DCH, MRCPCH, and CCT (London), reflecting her strong international clinical training and academic background. Associated with Apollo Hospitals, Dr. Parthasarathy is known for her patient-centered approach, evidence-based pediatric care, and dedication to improving child health outcomes across a wide range of pediatric conditions.
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