Category: Preventable diseases
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How safe are mosquito repellents for my child?
Mosquito repellents are much sought after, especially in the monsoon and the winter seasons. Mosquitos are vectors that are responsible for a host of diseases like malaria, dengue, and chikungunya that can be serious and even lead to fatalities in rare instances Doctor! How should I prevent mosquito bites in my child?Are products like “Odomos” safe? How about…
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Students going abroad – Meningococcal Vaccine is required
Students going abroad have so many requirements to fulfill. Many of you may never have been abroad before. Are you overwhelmed by the things that you need to tick off your checklist? All Universities abroad insist that you should be fully immunized against a whole lot of infectious diseases, for your safety and for that…