The Union Health Minister launched an indigenously manufactured Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI) in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Td vaccine protects against two bacterial diseases, tetanus and diphtheria, and is meant for adolescents and adults.
- Producing the vaccine within the country at a government institute strengthens domestic vaccine supply and reduces dependence on outside sources.
- CRI Kasauli is one of India's oldest institutions engaged in vaccine production and research.