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- Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), launched India’s ‘first’ indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine, Havisure.
- Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver viral infection.
- It poses a significant public health challenge primarily spreads through the fecal-oral route.
- It is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water.
- The vaccine is effective in preventing the disease and is recommended for children in routine immunisation.
- IIL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
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