Adult vaccination key to reduce lung-related illnesses in India

Voluntary vaccination among adults can significantly reduce the incidence of lung infections, leading to fewer hospital admissions and less strain on the overburdened hospitals, experts have said, keeping in mind the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with acute respiratory infections that pose a challenge to the healthcare system.

When a large portion of the population is vaccinated, it would also reduce the overall transmission of diseases by herd immunity, protecting those who cannot be vaccinated, said experts.