Vaccine i.e. Vaccines… do you know that to eliminate any disease, its vaccine is made. By the way, nowadays you must have heard the discussion of vaccine everywhere and probably got corona vaccine to protect yourself from corona. If not installed, get it installed as soon as possible. Now let us tell you about the vaccine. To protect against different diseases, scientists around the world have developed many types of vaccines from time to time. Let us know which are the 10 most expensive vaccines in the world and which diseases they help in treating or preventing.
MMR Vaccine… Vaccine for 3 diseases
First of all, let’s talk about MMR vaccine which costs Rs 4,192 per dose. The MMR vaccine protects people from three diseases at once. These diseases are mumps, measles and rubella. Many pharmaceutical companies of the world make this medicine under different brand names.
Havrix…Hepatitis-A Vaccine
Havrix This is an inactivated hepatitis-A virus vaccine. Its cost is Rs 4790 per dose. It protects people from Hepatitis-A. Especially it is applied to children.
Pentacel… Vaccine for 5 diseases
Pentacel is the only vaccine that protects children from five diseases simultaneously. These diseases are diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type-b. If we talk about one dose of Pentacel vaccine, then its cost is Rs 5988.
Twinrix…the enemy of hepatitis A and B
Twinrix Vaccine is given to prevent Hepatitis-A and Hepatitis-B. There are many brands of this medicine, which are made by different pharmaceutical companies around the world under their product names. Talking about the price of Twinrix, it is Rs 6961 per dose.
Menactra…meningococcal disease vaccine
Menactra vaccine is used for the dangerous diseases meningococcal meningitis and meningococcal sepsis. It is manufactured by the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi under this brand name. Let us tell you that former US President Donald Trump has also invested in Sanofi Company. The cost of one dose of Menactra is Rs.8383.
Prevnar 13…the period of diphtheria
The Prevnar vaccine is for young children, which protects them from many diseases, including diphtheria. Its combination is Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine. A dosage of Prevnar 0.5 ml is available for Rs 10,105.
Gardasil…one dose Rs 10,555
It is the only vaccine in the world that protects people from human papillomavirus. HPV is a very common infection that occurs during sexual intercourse. It can happen to both men and women, that too without knowing and the cost of a single dose of Gardasil is Rs 10,555.
Varicella…Varicella Virus Vaccine
Varicella vaccine protects against varicella virus. It is commonly known as Chicken Pox. In chicken pox, red rash and rash appear on the body, in which there is terrible pain and itching. Varicella virus is extremely dangerous for children and the elderly. The cost of a single dose of Varicella Vaccine is Rs.11,752.
ProQuad…Mumps, Measles and Rubella
ProQuad vaccine is administered to children up to 12 years of age. It protects children from dangerous diseases like mumps, measles and rubella. Usually one dose is enough, but sometimes another dose may be needed. Talking about the price of ProQuad, it is Rs 11,827 per dose.
Jostavax… the fight against shingles
The Zostavax vaccine protects people 50 years of age or older from a disease called shingles. This disease is also called herpes zoster. This disease is caused by the same varicella virus that causes chicken pox. The symptoms are also similar to those of the disease. The cost of a single dose of Jostavax is Rs 13,024.
