15/04/2026
Honored to moderate and speak at a session on Adult Vaccination alongside an esteemed panel -
Prof Charles Feldman - Monash Medical Center, Clayton , Melborn, Australia.
Dr V Ramasubramanian - Director & Senior Consultant - Infectious Disease, The Capstone Clinic
Dr R Narasimhan - Senior Consultant-Pulmonolgist, Apollo hospitals.
While India has made remarkable strides in pediatric immunization, adult vaccination continues to remain a largely neglected domain. This leaves a significant proportion of our population vulnerable to preventable infections such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, hepatitis, HPV-related illnesses, and more.
With increasing life expectancy, a rising burden of non-communicable diseases like diabetes, and a growing immunocompromised population, the need for structured adult immunization strategies is more critical than ever.
Adult vaccination is not just about prevention — it is about:
• Reducing hospitalizations and healthcare burden
• Preventing complications in high-risk groups
• Enhancing quality of life and healthy aging
• Strengthening overall public health resilience
As clinicians, it is time we shift from a reactive approach to a preventive healthcare mindset, making adult vaccination an integral part of routine care.
Looking forward to an engaging discussion on bridging this gap and driving meaningful awareness.