By:- Team VOH
2 Jul 2024
KMC Hospital at Dr. BR Ambedkar Circle has opened an adult vaccination center to improve public health and provide comprehensive immunization services for the adult population in the region. The center was inaugurated by Santosh Pai, head of BASF India Ltd, Mangaluru, and Dr. Yogisha K, joint general manager of medical services at Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd, with Dr. Dilip G Naik, pro-vice-chancellor of MAHE Mangaluru Campus, and Saghir Siddiqui, regional chief operating officer of KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, in attendance.
Dr. Haroon Hussain, consultant in internal medicine, explained that the center offers a wide range of vaccines recommended for adults by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “The center provides vaccines for annual influenza, pneumococcal disease, shingles, and more, tailored to individual risk profiles to ensure proper protection. Unlike children, who follow a national vaccination program, adults lack a standardized protocol. However, certain vaccines are vital, especially for those with chronic conditions or specific occupational risks. For instance, patients with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, and those with chronic lung diseases should be vaccinated against pneumococcal disease,” he said. The center will also offer post-exposure prophylaxis for diseases like rabies.
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