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While childhood immunization has made remarkable progress, adult vaccination remains overlooked in many parts of India. In your opinion, what is the biggest barrier to increasing adult vaccination rates in India?

A survey revealed more than 95% of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) associated adult deaths have been reported in India. Pneumonia accounts for 39% (146/374) and meningitis for 24.3% (91/374) of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), causing 38,811 confirmed cases and 2,266 deaths in 2017. Insurance Information Bureau of India also stated that “certain infectious and parasitic diseases” was the top insurance claim category in 2016-17. In light of this, it’s clear: Controlling VPDs in adults through timely vaccination is crucial. What’s your take on adult vaccination in India? Should India be doing more to integrate it into routine healthcare and national health programs?

Which of the following treatments do you most commonly use to manage tooth hypersensitivity in your clinical practice?

According to a study conducted among young adults in South India, published in "International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology" revealed that 73.4% participants were aware of teeth whitening, 68.6% preferred consulting a dentist for whitening procedures, while 31.4% favored home remedies. With an increasing number of patients seeking aesthetic treatments, whitening procedures are becoming a more common part of dental consultations. Which whitening treatment do you recommend most often?

Quick Brains Quiz - 20th April 2025 Topic - Diabetes Mellitus Check how quickly can you solve these questions using your clinical knowledge.