Dengue remains a major global health concern, with rising case burdens and increasing severity in outbreaks. While supportive care remains the mainstay of treatment, preventive strategies, including vaccination, are evolving to combat the disease more effectively. In this expert-led session, Dr. Priya Biswakumar will provide a comprehensive update on the current dengue landscape, covering epidemiological trends, and the latest advancements in dengue vaccination. Join us as we discuss who should receive the vaccine, current recommendations, and what the future holds for dengue prevention.

 Dengue: Burden & Update on Vaccination

Senior Consultant Paediatrician, Indira Child Care Clinic, Apollo Childrens Hospitals & Kanchi Kamakoti Child’s Trust Hospital, Chennai

This focused dengue awareness session brings together expert clinicians to address the rising disease burden, prevention strategies, and the unmet need for a safe and effective vaccine, followed by a discussion on a novel dengue vaccine. The program begins with an insightful overview of dengue by Dr. B. Bhaskar Raju, followed by a high-value panel discussion featuring Dr. A.V. Ravishankar and Dr. Priya Biswakumar, moderated by Dr. Bhaskar Raju. The session concludes with an audience Q&A, offering practical perspectives on dengue management.

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