Updated On: 07 April, 2023 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Every year, National Vaccination Day is celebrated on March 16. While the day raises awareness about the need to take vaccines, how many of us take them or even know about them. Two Mumbai experts tell us more about the different vaccines needed to be taken by all age groups, and even bust myths around them

National Vaccination Day is celebrated on March 16 every year. Image for representational purposes only. Photo Courtesy: Mid-day file pic
The Covid-19 pandemic in the last three years has sensitised people about the importance of getting vaccinated. While many of us are vaccinated, many others are still scared of taking vaccines due to different reasons. While it is a challenge that medical experts deal with daily, how many of us really know the vaccines we need to take regularly to stay healthy? These vaccines do not have to be taken only during childhood but also at different stages of life to protect ourselves from different health issues.
Every year, National Vaccination Day is celebrated in India on March 16. It is a day designated to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines and their role in public health. While most people do take vaccines, unfortunately, many others are against them. Medical experts say that it is important to take the flu shot, which is only one of many vaccines that people have to take throughout their lives.