India has launched a large-scale pilot vaccination program using the Qdenga dengue vaccine in an area heavily affected by dengue fever. Health officials hope the initiative will help determine how vaccination can complement mosquito-control measures and reduce future outbreaks.
The vaccine targets all four dengue virus serotypes and has already received approval in numerous countries. Public health specialists believe the project could become a model for broader dengue prevention strategies in regions where mosquito-borne diseases remain a serious concern.
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