Dengue vaccine is being advertised before the public in a very big way as if after taking this vaccination no Dengue Fever will come but is it correct and scientifically proved? Fresh concerns about the efficacy of the world’s first ever Dengue vaccine has come to light as the World Health Organisation (WHO) noted that there is an urgent need to describe the potential risks of the vaccine. Therefore, it has advised the countries planning to use the vaccine to screen the population before vaccination. It has strictly directed the countries to vaccinate only seropositive (tested positive for dengue) individuals.
CYD-TDV, the vaccine in question. The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) formulated by WHO is examining the concerns caused by the vaccine. “Furthermore, although the efficacy against dengue infections in seropositive individuals is high, it is still not complete. Hence,…
