17) Infant Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it in news ?
A
DCGI has approved the 1st fully indigenously developed conjugate vaccine
2
Q
What is a conjugate vaccine ?
A
A vaccine which combines a weak antigen with a strong antigen as a carrier so that the immune system has a stronger response for the weak antigen
3
Q
Pneumonia details ?
A
1) Infection in one or both lungs
2) Causes inflammation in air sacs of lungs called Alveoli
3) Alveoli gets filled with fluid or pus making it difficult to breathe
4) Can be caused by virus, bacteria or fungi
4
Q
Campaigns against Pneumonia ?
A
1) GAPPD - Global Action Plan for Pneumonia and Diarrhoea – Launched by WHO and UNICEF in 2009
2) SAANS campaign – Health Ministry
