Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria inaugurated the Adult and Elderly Vaccination Clinic at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH-32) on June 27, 2026. The clinic, established by the Department of Community Medicine in collaboration with the Rotary Club Central, Chandigarh, aims to promote healthy ageing and protect adults and senior citizens from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Services Offered
The clinic will provide vaccinations against influenza, pneumococcal disease, hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus, shingles (herpes zoster), and human papillomavirus (HPV). These diseases continue to cause illness, hospitalisation, and preventable deaths among adults, many of which can be avoided through timely immunisation.
One-Stop Centre for Immunisation
The newly established facility functions as a one-stop centre, offering personalised vaccination assessment and immunisation services based on an individual’s age and medical condition. This approach ensures that each patient receives tailored recommendations for optimal protection.
Director Principal of GMCH-32, Ravneet Kaur Bedi; President of Rotary Club Central, Chandigarh, Vebhu Bhatnagar; Medical Superintendent Vishal Guglani; Head of the Department of Community Medicine Sonia Puri; faculty members; senior doctors; and other stakeholders were present at the inauguration.
