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Do Mosquito Repellent Creams Harm Skin? Doctors Clear The Air
Mosquito repellent creams are widely used to prevent dengue and malaria, but do they harm your skin? Dermatologists explain their safety, possible side effects, and the right way to use them.
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Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine
Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve protection by targeting multiple stages of the parasite lifecycle.
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World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
This World Malaria Day, let us learn about the science explaining this uneven mosquito attraction and why it matters, particularly in terms of the risk of malaria.
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Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
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A Fever That Seems Mild At First: How Dengue Symptoms Can Suddenly Worsen
Dengue is one illness where symptoms may appear mild in the beginning but can progress rapidly into a serious condition if not recognised and monitored in time.
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Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
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India Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
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India Close To Dengue Vaccine: All About The Phase 3 Trials And More
DengiAll, which is Panacea Biotec's tetravalent live-attenuated vaccine, uses weakened strains of all four DENV serotypes. As a single-dose shot, it simplifies administration compared to other multi-dose vaccines.
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India Close To Launching Dengue Vaccine, Final Trials Underway
As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots.
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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
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Chikungunya Cases Rise In Tamil Nadu: Government Issues Alert, Increases Surveillance
Amid a noticeable increase in chikungunya infections across parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has issued a statewide alert.
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Dengue In 2025: Why Cases Got More Severe This Year, And What Surge Data Shows
Till August 2025, India had recorded 49,573 dengue cases and 42 deaths. Although many cases go unreported and the numbers were around 2-2.25 lakhs.
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Mosquito Myths That Need To Buzz Off: What Really Spreads Dengue And Malaria
Many myths about mosquitoes persist. Some hold a grain of truth, others are outdated or plain wrong.
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Brazil Approves World's First Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine
Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar.
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Do Mosquito Repellent Creams Harm Skin? Doctors Clear The Air
Mosquito repellent creams are widely used to prevent dengue and malaria, but do they harm your skin? Dermatologists explain their safety, possible side effects, and the right way to use them.
-
Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine
Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve protection by targeting multiple stages of the parasite lifecycle.
-
World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
This World Malaria Day, let us learn about the science explaining this uneven mosquito attraction and why it matters, particularly in terms of the risk of malaria.
-
Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
-
A Fever That Seems Mild At First: How Dengue Symptoms Can Suddenly Worsen
Dengue is one illness where symptoms may appear mild in the beginning but can progress rapidly into a serious condition if not recognised and monitored in time.
-
Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
-
India Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
-
India Close To Dengue Vaccine: All About The Phase 3 Trials And More
DengiAll, which is Panacea Biotec's tetravalent live-attenuated vaccine, uses weakened strains of all four DENV serotypes. As a single-dose shot, it simplifies administration compared to other multi-dose vaccines.
-
India Close To Launching Dengue Vaccine, Final Trials Underway
As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots.
-
Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
-
Chikungunya Cases Rise In Tamil Nadu: Government Issues Alert, Increases Surveillance
Amid a noticeable increase in chikungunya infections across parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has issued a statewide alert.
-
Dengue In 2025: Why Cases Got More Severe This Year, And What Surge Data Shows
Till August 2025, India had recorded 49,573 dengue cases and 42 deaths. Although many cases go unreported and the numbers were around 2-2.25 lakhs.
-
Mosquito Myths That Need To Buzz Off: What Really Spreads Dengue And Malaria
Many myths about mosquitoes persist. Some hold a grain of truth, others are outdated or plain wrong.
-
Brazil Approves World's First Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine
Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar.
