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India Approves Its First Dengue Vaccine: What This Means for You and Your Family

India has taken a major step in the fight against dengue by approving its first dengue vaccine. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted marketing approval for QDENGA® (TAK-003), developed by Takeda, making it the country’s first approved vaccine against dengue. With dengue cases increasing every year, this development offers new hope in […]

Last updated: July 2026 6 min read Verified by Dr. Tank ★★★★★ Evidence-based
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Medically reviewed & authored by Dr. Avinash Tank MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGIMS) Liver, GI & HPB Surgeon · Director, Dwarika Hospital, Ahmedabad
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India has taken a major step in the fight against dengue by approving its first dengue vaccine. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted marketing approval for QDENGA® (TAK-003), developed by Takeda, making it the country’s first approved vaccine against dengue. With dengue cases increasing every year, this development offers new hope in […]

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