Fortis Escorts Faridabad launches Adult Vaccination Programme to create awareness on safeguarding health

Fortis Escorts Faridabad launches Adult Vaccination Programme to create awareness on safeguarding health

~August is National Immunization Awareness Month~

Faridabad, 20th August, 2024: Fortis Escorts Faridabad, is proud to announce the launch of its Adult Vaccination Programme, coinciding with National Immunization Awareness Month. The initiative aims to address the critical issue of high mortality due to vaccine preventable disease among adults in the country. The programme underscores the hospital’s commitment to preventive healthcare, focusing on the importance of adult vaccinations in safeguarding individual health, protecting loved ones and further enhancing community welfare.

The event was graced by the presence of Dr Suresh Arora, President, Nursing Home Association, Faridabad. The vaccination services will be available from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and the vaccines can be availed at a discount of 10 percent. 

The programme is supported by a specialized team of doctors including, Dr Isha Wadhawan - Attending Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dr Anita Soni - Visiting Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dr Pallavi Sinha, Medical Officer, Internal Medicine, Dr Rajesh Kumar Budhiraja, Director (Internal Medicine) and Dr Anurag Aggarwal, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad. The team of doctors will provide comprehensive information on the benefits and potential side effects of each vaccine. This will ensure that the patients are thoroughly informed and comfortable with their vaccination decisions. The programme includes providing vaccines for Influenza, Pneumococcal, Cervical Cancer HPV, Herpes/Shingles, Hepatitis A & B, Meningococcal, Typhoid and more.

Speaking at the launch, Yogendra Nath Awadhiya, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad said, "August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and we are glad to launch the Adult Vaccination Programme. The goal of National Immunisation Month is, to protect communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. In India, where vaccination is often associated only with childhood immunisation, the need for adult vaccines is frequently overlooked. This programme seeks to bridge this gap by providing comprehensive information on the significance of adult vaccinations. By focusing on this often-neglected area, the programme will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care and improving the quality of life for adults across the nation.”

Adult vaccination in India faces several challenges. Limited awareness about the necessity of adult vaccinations and accessibility issues often hamper vaccine uptake. Many adults are still unaware of the preventive measures available to them. Through this programme, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad aspires to elevate patient education and counselling, addressing common concerns and highlighting the long-term benefits of vaccination. The programme will serve as a cornerstone in transforming the perception of adult immunization from an optional measure to a crucial component of personal and public health.