India, Sept. 25 -- India's childhood immunisation programme is one of the country's most significant public health efforts, protecting generations from diseases that once posed serious risks. Yet many still view vaccines as something only children need, overlooking the important role they can play in protecting our health as adults.

Somewhere along the way, immunisation dropped out of the routine care conversation. Discussions increasingly focus on managing conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses and other chronic health concerns. We undergo diagnostic tests, monitor key health indicators and refill prescriptions. Yet preventive measures that can help protect us as we grow older, often receive far less ...