Delhi High Court Rejects Stay on HPV Vaccination Drive
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Why in news
The Delhi High Court refused to stay the HPV vaccination drive after the Centre provided data on low Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) rates.
Background
The Centre reported that out of 56 lakh doses administered, only 120 adverse events were recorded. The AEFI rate was cited at approximately 0.0022%, which is significantly lower than FDA benchmarks.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAEFI rate for HPV vaccination drive reported at 0.0022%
- FactTotal doses administered: ~56 lakh
- S&TGardasil is a vaccine manufactured by Merck used to prevent HPV
- BodyDelhi High Court: Judicial body overseeing the legality of the vaccination drive
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing public health imperatives with individual safety concerns during large-scale national immunization programs in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- public health infrastructure
- data transparency
- regulatory oversight
- risk-benefit analysis
Keywords: AEFI · public health · immunization · regulatory compliance · risk assessment
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