India approves its first dengue vaccine. How it could protect you against dengue

Apr 23, 2026 | 20:40 IST

What sets Qdenga apart is that it can be administered regardless of a prior infection. A phased rollout could take place as early as this year

India’s dengue burden has been climbing steadily – and stubbornly.

Over 2.3 lakh cases were reported annually in both 2023 and 2024, according to government data, a sharp jump from around 44,000 in 2020.

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India approves its first dengue vaccine. How it could protect you against dengue

What sets Qdenga apart is that it can be administered regardless of a prior infection. A phased rollout could take place as early as this year

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India approves its first dengue vaccine. How it could protect you against dengue

What sets Qdenga apart is that it can be administered regardless of a prior infection. A phased rollout could take place as early as this year

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