Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) Vaccine

The Union Health Minister launched the indigenously manufactured Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli, one of India’s premier public sector vaccine manufacturing institutions.

The vaccine will replace the Tetanus Toxoid (TT) vaccine in line with global recommendations and guidelines of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).

With the formal launch, the Td vaccine will now be supplied under India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).

Key Details of the Td Vaccine

Aspect	Details
Vaccine Name	Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine.
Launch Institution	Launched at the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli.
Vaccine Replacement	The Td vaccine will replace the Tetanus Toxoid (TT) vaccine.
Policy Guidance	The replacement follows global recommendations and NTAGI guidelines.
Immunisation Programme	The vaccine will be supplied under India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).

Role of Major Institutions

Institution	Role / Importance
CRI Kasauli	One of India’s oldest and premier public sector vaccine manufacturing institutions.
NTAGI	Provides technical recommendations on immunisation policy in India.
UIP	One of the world’s largest public health immunisation programmes.

PT Facts

Td Vaccine: Protects against tetanus and adult diphtheria.
CRI Kasauli: One of India’s oldest public sector vaccine manufacturing institutions.
NTAGI: Provides technical recommendations on immunisation policy in India.
UIP: One of the world’s largest public health immunisation programmes.

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