India Observes National Vaccination Day Highlighting Immunisation Success and Challenges

National Vaccination Day is observed annually on March 16 in India to promote awareness about immunisation and commemorate the first oral polio vaccine dose given in 1995. The day highlights the success of vaccination programs like the Pulse Polio Immunisation, which contributed to India being declared polio-free in 2014. Experts emphasize that vaccines undergo rigorous testing and continuous monitoring, while addressing misinformation that can undermine public trust and community immunity.