Samantha at Hepatitis B Vaccination Camp for Children at Continental Hospitals

Continental Hospitals in association with Actress Samantha’s NGO Pratyusha Support is organizing a ‘Hepatitis B Vaccination Camp’ on, 8th October at the Hospitals premises. More than 25 orphans will be given the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccinations by Dr Anjul Dayal, and Dr Srikanth Kona both Senior Consultant Pediatricians with Continental Children’s Centre, Continental Hospitals.

Continental Hospitals’ Dr Anjul Dayal will also be educating the gathering about the ill effects and the high risk groups for Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B (HB) is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure etc.

Hepatitis B is spreading because many chronic carriers of the virus are unaware they are infected and unknowingly transmitting it to those who are in close contact with them.

Fortunately, HB is a disease that is entirely preventable through vaccination. Hepatitis B vaccine, which is one of the safest and effective vaccines, is available for all age groups to prevent HBV infection.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Renowned Actress and the Founder of NGO ‘Pratyusha Support’ will also be present as a guest of honour for Hepatitis B Vaccination Camp at Continental Hospitals, on 8th October 2014. Pratyusha Support provides medical care and support to the orphan children suffering from life-threatening diseases. By joining hands with the women and children, Pratyusha Support has so far helped several families overcome severe situations by providing medical support. Vaccination is the best possible way to fight against the deadly hepatitis B virus. It takes only three shots to protect children against the deadly hepatitis B for a lifetime. The children of the Pratyusha will be registered for the future vaccination programs at Continental Hospitals. Continental Hospitals in this drive against Hepatitis B shall also be giving out the next 2 doses to these kids without any post.

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Continental Hospitals - a 700-bed super specialty tertiary care facility - is India’s first LEED qualified super specialty hospital. It is built to international standards and designed to enhance the healing spaces with natural ventilation, safety and privacy. Continental Hospitals in its 18 floor structure has incorporated safest standards in the world including fire, water resources, sanitation and internal transportation systems.

With 30+ specialties, Continental Hospitals offers a New Experience in Healthcare. By providing world-class technologies, 21 modular Operation Theaters, renowned doctors, compassionate nurses, advanced ICUs (90 beds) and Emergency Center, the healthcare institute is here to redefine healthcare scenario in India. Continental Hospitals’ ;commitment to offer accurate diagnosis, evidence-based medicine and superior patient-centric care remains at the center of everything we deliver.