Japanese drugmaker Takeda's Qdenga becomes first dengue vaccine approved in India
India has approved Takeda's Qdenga, marking the country's first-ever approved vaccine against dengue.
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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (DCGI) has cleared the Japanese drugmaker Takeda's vaccine, Qdenga, for use in India. The approval extends to individuals aged 4 to 60 years.
Coverage from Reuters, The Hindu, The Indian Express, NDTV, and The Times of India emphasizes the vaccine's status as the first of its kind in the country. Reports highlight the necessity of the vaccine given the challenges of immunity and the presence of four different virus strains.
Future focus remains on the specific details of effectiveness, dosage requirements, and eligibility criteria for the approved age group.
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Quick answers
Who is eligible for the Qdenga vaccine in India?
The vaccine is approved for individuals aged 4 to 60 years.
Which company developed the vaccine?
The vaccine was developed by the Japanese drugmaker Takeda.
Why is immunity considered a challenge for dengue?
According to The Times of India, there are four different virus strains that contribute to the challenge of immunity.
Coverage (8)
- Takeda's Dengue Vaccine (TAK-003) Becomes India's First Approved Dengue Vaccine, Bringing Prevention to One of the World's Most At-Risk Populations Taiwan News · 1d ago
- India approves first dengue vaccine Medical Xpress · 1d ago
- City-based pvt varsity conducted dengue vaccine’s chemical trial The Times of India · 1d ago
- India Gets Its First Dengue Vaccine, QDENGA: Effectiveness, Doses, Eligibility Explained NDTV · 1d ago
- India approves first dengue vaccine for individuals aged 4 to 60 years The Hindu · 1d ago
- India approves dengue vaccine: Doctor explains the four virus strains and why immunity remains a major challenge The Times of India · 1d ago
- India’s first dengue vaccine approved: DCGI clears Takeda’s Qdenga for those aged 4 to 60 The Indian Express · 1d ago
- Japanese drugmaker Takeda's Qdenga becomes first dengue vaccine approved in India Reuters · 1d ago broke it first
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