Dengue Update from IAP - Indian Academy of Pediatrics

Recent Update on Dengue Illnesses

 

Dengue virus (DV) is a single stranded RNA virus belonging to   the Flaviridae family. It has been classified into four serotypes, DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4, which are genetically and antigenically different.  DENV 1 and DENV-3 are less dangerous than DENV2 and DENV4, out of which type 4 is less virulent than type 2. Infection with one dengue serotype confers lifelong immunity to that serotype but may result in an increased risk of complications if subsequently infected with another serotype. The virus is sensitive to heat and is susceptible to many common disinfectants including ethanol, sodium hypochlorite and glutaraldehyde.

 

Kindly download the following link for more details:

Link: http://www.mediafire.com/view/qfufgv4ycuwr1ra/DENGUE.docx

India Parent FAQs - Vaccine Rotavirus Shortage

Query : 
My baby is 6 months old now. 2 nos. Rotavirus vaccine {Rotatec} is given to her. But now 3rd vaccine is not available in market. And I search on internet that, rotavirus vaccine should not be given after 8 months of age. Is completing all 3 dosage are necessary. Shall the 3rd vaccine can be given after 8 months or 2 vaccines are enough.

Answer : 

You are quite correct that Rotateq is not available at present.

Also unlike other vaccines, this HAS to be completed below a certain age(8 months max) .

The good news is that the Rotavirus vaccine can be substituted by a different brand in case of any shortage.

So I would recommend that you can take the last dose of Rotarix / Rotavac without any problems.

Warm regards

Indian Parents Vaccine FAQs - Measles Vaccine after measles like disease

Query : 
Respected Sir

Good morning
My son is ten month old his measles vaccine is due still now. I wanted to know is it create any problem in the future. But he has already suffering with measles when he was seven month old.

Answer :  

Your son should be given the MMR vaccine.

Nowadays we prefer this vaccine over the Measles vaccine at 9 months.

Since this also protects against Mumps & Rubella, it makes sense to take it even if your son has had measles.

Regards