CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In addition to the identified endemic districts, the Japanese Encephalitis campaign will also be conducted in other districts like Bagalkote, Dakshina Kannada, Gadag, Hassan, Haveri, Kalaburgi, Tumkur, Ramanagara, Udupi, and Yadgiri.

Detailed explanation-2: -We highlight the lessons learned from the introduction of the JE vaccine in India in 2006.

Detailed explanation-3: -JEspect (also known as Ixiaro) is an inactivated vaccine. JEspect is given as 2 doses, either 28 days apart, or 7 days apart in adults if they are at risk of immediate exposure to the virus. It is recommended for use in people aged 2 months and over.

Detailed explanation-4: -As per the directive of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, additional JE campaigns are conducted in Bagalkote, Dakshina Kannada, Gadag, Hassan, Haveri, Kalaburgi, Tumkur, Ramanagara, Udupi and Yadgiri districts during the JE non transmission period.

Detailed explanation-5: -On 3rd July, 2014 the Government of India (GOI) announced the introduction of four new vaccines, including JE vaccine, in the National immunization program.