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59 articles for “Vaccine availability.”
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A Concentrated Review of Current Developments in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Viral Mumps
Abstract: Viral mumps, caused by the mumps virus, continues to pose public health challenges globally despite the availability of vaccines. Considerable advancements have been achieved in the last few years about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of viral mumps. This focused review aims to highlight the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of viral mumps, with a particular emphasis on innovative strategies and emerging therapies. Key topics covered include the …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 01–07 Read article
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Covid 19: Virology, Pathogenesis, Epidemiology and Control
Abstract: AbstractThe pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in Wuhan, China in December2019 is a highly infectious disease. Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing outbreak as a global public …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Vaccination as a Prevention Strategy to Control Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Children
Abstract: Among the viral causes of gastroenteritis, rotavirus is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children of less than 5 years. Globally, every year, it accounts for more than 500,000 deaths. The main mode of transmission is by faecal-oral route. Although in most of the children, the Rotavirus infection remains asymptomatic, in some leads to acute diarrhoea and severe dehydration. Moreover, malnutrition contributes to the severity of disease and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Mucosal Vaccines in Fish: Novel Advances in Technology and Delivery: A Review
Abstract: Vaccines rely on the acquired immune system and prime an animal to a particular antigen so that on subsequent encounter; it is recognized and quickly destroyed. The vast majority of pathogens enter the body via the mucosal surfaces of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urogenital tracts, where they initiate mucosal infections that lead to systemic infections. There is strong evidence that an optimum mucosal immune response can prevent systemic infection and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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The Emergence of Coxsackievirus A16 Associated with HFMD Colloquially Termed ‘Tomato Flu’ in India 2022: A Detailed Virological Inspection
Abstract: As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic and grapples with a concerning spike in monkeypox cases, India has encountered another viral illness dubbed "Tomato Flu." Tomato Flu is a viral disease caused by coxsackievirus A16, which is a highly infectious illness affecting children under 10 years old.. Enterovirus A71, CV-A16, CVA6, and echoviruses are the causes of what is also referred to as hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). The …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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Control of Rubella Infection and Elimination of Congenital Rubella Syndrome by Surveillance and Vaccination
Abstract: Of the vaccine preventable child hood diseases, diphtheria, measles, tetanus, polio are controlled by effective vaccination program. The same is not true about rubella virus. Rubella virus is known to cause mild illness, but the virus when infects women in early pregnancy or just before conception can lead to the development of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in fetus or newborn. In America and European region, the CRS is virtually eliminated …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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A Review- Recent Outbreak of Zika Viruses in India, its Vectorology and Virology
Abstract: Zika virus is an arbovirus (arthropod-borne virus) which belongs to the family Flaviviridae that was first isolated in 1947 from blood of a febrile rhesus macaque monkey during a yellow fever study in the Zika forest of Uganda and later identified in Aedes africanus mosquito from the same forest. But in 2007, the first major outbreak of Zika virus infection occurred in Yap Island (Federated States of Micronesia), where, it …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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The Review on Efficacy of Ozone Therapy in the Treatment of COVID 19
Abstract: The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) has created a global pandemic with a significant mortality and morbidity rate. Presently, with no vaccine or standard therapy available, the healthcare system has turned to correlate the existing therapies with the disease pathology and viral structure of corona virus. So thereby revisiting the existing therapies, here one of the highly efficient, safe and inexpensive ozone therapies. A multitude of ozone therapies have …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Awareness Regarding Cervical Cancer among Women Attending a Selected Hospital in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Abstract: Cervical cancer continues to be a significant health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like India, where it remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Despite the availability of preventive measures such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and screening techniques like Pap smears, a considerable gap in awareness persists. Limited knowledge of cervical cancer, its risk factors, symptoms, and preventive strategies hampers the effectiveness of early …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Global Polio Eradication: Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract: Poliomyelitis (polio) is a disease of public health importance that occurs mainly in children. In a small percent of infected children, the virus invades central nervous system that could result in paralysis. Now, the global eradication of polio is considered to be in the final stage. By 2002, three World Health Organization (WHO) regions (the Americas, Western Pacific and European regions) had been certified as polio-free. Since the start of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Review of Punravartak Jwara with Relationship to Recent Surge in Cardiac Death and COVID-19 Infection
Abstract: The unprecedented 12.5% surge of sudden cardiac death has been reported after COVID-19 outbreak. Central health agency has opined that the COVID-19 vaccine has no relationship with this surge; but the sudden cardiac death with shift i.e. the sudden cardiac death of young in their 40 even with cases of sudden cardiac death in the age group of 20–40. This paradigm change in the prevalence is of serious concern as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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POST SIDE EFFECTS AND PERCEPTION TOWARDS COVID-19 VACCINATION AMONG GENERAL PUBLIC - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Abstract: Almost 1.7 million people have died as a result of the global pandemic known as COVID-19 (coronary virus disease in 2019). There was no question that the best course of action to take is immunization. A few COVID-19 vaccines have been created and approved in less than a year. Several questions about the effectiveness and safety of these vaccinations remained unanswered as a result of this unprecedented effort in vaccine …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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NeoVax: Smart Child Vaccination and Monitoring Platform
Abstract: Child vaccination plays a crucial role in preventing life-threatening diseases and ensuring long-term public health. Despite the availability of structured immunization programs, many children miss scheduled vaccinations due to lack of awareness, busy lifestyles of parents and absence of effective reminder systems. This research paper presents NeoVax, a smart and user-friendly child vaccination reminder and management system designed to address these challenges using digital technology.NeoVax is an Application that enables …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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SiRNA-Based Multivalent Vaccines: A Systematic Review of Potential Risks, Benefits, and Future Applications
Abstract: Background: Small interfering RNA (SiRNA) technology represents a promising innovation in vaccine development, especially for multivalent vaccines that can target multiple pathogens or antigenic variants simultaneously. siRNA-based vaccines offer a unique mechanism to induce specific immune responses, presenting an adaptable and potentially powerful tool for tackling infectious diseases and cancer. Methods: This systematic review synthesizes recent studies on siRNA multivalent vaccines, focusing on their immunogenicity, safety, and effectiveness. We reviewed …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 43–49 Read article
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HPV Vaccination: Broader Implementation and Development of Next-Generation Vaccines Reduce the Incidence of Cervical Cancer
Abstract: Cervical cancer has been an important health issue of global concern which has almost universally been fuelled by the persistent infection of high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The most effective way of primary prevention is prophylactic HPV vaccination. The extensive real-world evidence obtained through national immunization programs throughout the world has given unambiguous evidence of the effect of the vaccine as a decline in the incidence of high-grade cervical pre-cancers and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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A Review about the Cancer of the Uterine Cervix
Abstract: Cervical cancer is the neoplasm of the uterine cervix cells. Incidences of cervical cancer are increasing in the current scenario. Most of the cervical cancers are of carcinoma type and there are also rare cases of non-carcinoma cancers. Human papilloma virus infection is considered to be the major cause for the disease, which occurs because of improper sanitation and riskier sexual habits. The disease condition is mostly by passed without …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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Reconsidering Traditional Medicinal Plants to Combat COVID-19
Abstract: COVID-19 is a deadly disease, caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that is rapidly spreading across the globe and causing many fatalities. Currently the disease has no treatment available in the form of medicine or vaccine. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine, being practiced in India for nearly 5000 years and relies majorly on plants for its formulations. These herbal formulations and immunity boosters may show us the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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Vaccine Candidates and Animal Models for Kala-Azar
Abstract: Kala-azar or Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a serious human disease in tropical regions and rapidly emerging as an opportunistic infection in HIV patients. The available treatment against VL is associated with toxicity and drug resistance. Even though the development of vaccines against VL is received limited attention. The only successful immunization strategy in humans has been leishmanization, which is based on the development of durable immunity after recovery from infection …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Comparative Study of Knowledge and Attitudes of Rural-Urban Households on Polio Vaccination in Northeast Nigeria
Abstract: Poliomyelitis (polio), although it has been eradicated over the decades, continues to be a major problem of public health in Nigeria. Polio vaccination is the best way to counteract the transmission of poliovirus, although differences in knowledge and attitude to polio vaccination between rural and urban families are present and especially in Northeast Nigeria. This paper explores such differences, evaluates their impact on the knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance of polio …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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A Review on Current Scenario and Update on Vaccine for Covid-19
Abstract: Background: COVID-19 pandemic is caused by SARS-CoV-2 . The SARS-CoV-2 is a beta coronavirus belonging to the family of Coronaviridae. The outbreak of novel coronavirus had a major impact on health care professionals like physicians, pharmacist, microbiologist etc. Current scenario of detection of SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19) is made through a nasopharyngeal swab based on RT-PCR technique. Some novel recent studies suggest the evidence of the possible role of fluid which is present …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article