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Qdenga — India's First Dengue Vaccine
India cleared its first dengue vaccine on 21 July 2026 when the drug regulator CDSCO granted marketing authorisation to Qdenga, a live, attenuated tetravalent shot made by Takeda of Germany and cleared for people aged 4 to 60. It is the country's first approved vaccine for preventing dengue, given as two doses three months apart, and already sells in 42 countries with WHO prequalification.
Last updated 23 July 20265 min read
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India's drug regulator CDSCO has approved Qdenga, the country's first dengue vaccine, for people aged 4 to 60 — a live attenuated tetravalent shot already cleared in 42 countries with WHO prequalification.
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