Pfizer, KIMS-Sunshine set up CoE for adult vax

Hyderabad: Pfizer India and KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals have joined hands to unveil a new, dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for adult vaccination in Hyderabad’s KIMS-Sunshine Hospital, Begumpet. The CoE has been established with the vision of ensuring that community members can easily access healthcare solutions, including by promoting preventive health measures like adult vaccination.

With a wide range of offerings, the centre can encourage people to seek protection against various vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), including Pneumococcal disease, Influenza, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), and Hepatitis A and B, among others.

In India, approximately 95 per cent of VPD-related deaths occur in adults.

Adult vaccination forms a science-backed, effective solution to boost people’s layered defense against infections, avoid further health complications, and improve their quality of life. This is particularly vital for at-risk groups, such as those with Chronic Lung disease (COPD & Asthma), Diabetes, Chronic Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, or other immunocompromised conditions. However, awareness and adult immunisation coverage in India remain worryingly low. The KIMS-Sunshine Hospital CoE can play a crucial role in empowering healthcare professionals with advanced and credible information on adult immunisation’s long-term benefits, which can support them as they encourage widespread adult vaccination coverage across the community. It also offers training initiatives and access to guidelines on adult vaccination protocol.

“At KIMS-Sunshine Hospital, we are committed to delivering quality care with compassion and ensuring the best clinical outcomes for the people and patients availing our services,” Sudhaker Jadhav, COO, KIMS-Sunshine Hospital, Begumpet, said.