KARIMNAGAR, NOVEMBER 10, 2026: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Karimnagar chapter observed the 10th World Immunisation Day on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) by conducting an awareness programme about the critical role of timely vaccinations, closing immunity gaps, and protecting infants, children and adults from vaccine-preventable diseases.
At a programme organised at Srihitha Children’s Hospital, Paediatrician Dr Narla Mahender highlighted that vaccines safeguard children against several dangerous illnesses, including measles, polio, tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, hepatitis, meningitis and rubella. He explained that vaccines administered from birth until the age of five significantly strengthened a child’s immunity and reduced the risk of severe infections.
IMA district secretary and paediatrician Dr Challuri Vijay Kumar cautioned that missing scheduled doses could leave children vulnerable to life-threatening diseases. He urged parents to maintain their child’s vaccination card carefully and ensure timely immunisation. He clarified that vaccines were completely safe and scientifically tested. “Some children may experience mild fever after vaccination, but this is temporary and not a cause for concern,” he added. He encouraged parents to consult the nearest health centre if any scheduled dose was missed.
IMA treasurer and gynaecologist Dr Adepu Manasa spoke about the HPV vaccination to prevent cervical cancer and the vaccination in women during pregnancy. Similar awareness camps were organised at Petals Hospital, Neo Care Hospital, Sowmya Hospital, Amrutha Nursing Home, and Florets Children Hospital in Karimnagar town.
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