Jyoti Shelar from the Hindu writes that the Central government has placed an order for 37 lakh doses of a rotavirus vaccine that promises to beat heat issues and requires no refrigeration. The vaccine, set to be launched in the country in August by Pune-based vaccine maker Serum Institute of India, has undergone clinical trials in India and Africa. Its heat-stable attribute will help it reach remote corners of the country without damage due to power outages and lack of cold storage facilities.
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