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The US Is About To Lose Its Measles-Free Designation: Here's Why
U.S. faces its worst measles surge in decades, with outbreaks across 44 states and elimination status at risk. Experts warn low vaccination rates and disinformation fuel the crisis as PAHO prepares to decide if America loses its measles free status.
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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
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US Hit By Worst Flu Surge Since Covid Pandemic, Children And Teens Hardest Hit
At least 11 million people have contracted the flu so far this season and 5,000 people have died, according to data released Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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US To Adopt Revised Childhood Immunization Schedule With Reduced Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted a revised US childhood immunization schedule that reduces the number of vaccines recommended for all children.
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Human Rabies To Be Declared Notifiable Disease In Delhi: What This Means
Delhi is set to declare human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act to boost surveillance, reporting and timely treatment, aiming for zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies.
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Better Disease Surveillance, Lab Testing Key To Fighting Flu Rise: Centre At Chintan Shivir With WHO
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate surveillance and strengthen labs to combat influenza, said the Health Ministry on Tuesday.
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Is India Prepared For Influenza? Central Disease Control Body, WHO Assess
The National Centre for Disease Control, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organization in India met to strengthen influenza preparedness in the country.
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Can Consuming Cinnamon Water On An Empty Stomach Help In Managing Heart Disease?
Consuming cinnamon water can protect your heart. Here is how drinking dalchini pani can be helpful and what precautions to follow.
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No Autism Risk From Vaccines: WHO Debunks US CDCs Autism Claims
Reaffirming that there is no link between vaccines and autism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has refuted the recent claims made by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Just 30 Minutes Of Exercise Can Reduce Your Risk Of These 8 Chronic Diseases
Regular movement improves blood pressure control, supports healthy blood vessels, reduces inflammation and helps maintain healthy body weight.
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80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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Vaccine-Autism Link Needs Fresh Evaluation, Says Updated US CDC Website
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), the national public health agency of America, has quietly taken up an anti-vaccine stand, hinting at the association between vaccines and autism.
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India's Superbug Crisis: Lancet Data Misinterpreted, Says Government Body
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the findings of the recent Lancet study reflects bacterial colonisation, not infection, and does not indicate a nationwide crisis.
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US Patient Sick With Bird Flu Virus That Has "Pandemic Potential": Report
A resident of Washington state has been admitted to the hospital with an H5N5 bird flu infection, according to state health authorities. The strain detected in this patient has not previously been identified in humans.
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The US Is About To Lose Its Measles-Free Designation: Here's Why
U.S. faces its worst measles surge in decades, with outbreaks across 44 states and elimination status at risk. Experts warn low vaccination rates and disinformation fuel the crisis as PAHO prepares to decide if America loses its measles free status.
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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
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US Hit By Worst Flu Surge Since Covid Pandemic, Children And Teens Hardest Hit
At least 11 million people have contracted the flu so far this season and 5,000 people have died, according to data released Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
-
US To Adopt Revised Childhood Immunization Schedule With Reduced Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted a revised US childhood immunization schedule that reduces the number of vaccines recommended for all children.
-
Human Rabies To Be Declared Notifiable Disease In Delhi: What This Means
Delhi is set to declare human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act to boost surveillance, reporting and timely treatment, aiming for zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies.
-
Better Disease Surveillance, Lab Testing Key To Fighting Flu Rise: Centre At Chintan Shivir With WHO
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate surveillance and strengthen labs to combat influenza, said the Health Ministry on Tuesday.
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Is India Prepared For Influenza? Central Disease Control Body, WHO Assess
The National Centre for Disease Control, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organization in India met to strengthen influenza preparedness in the country.
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Can Consuming Cinnamon Water On An Empty Stomach Help In Managing Heart Disease?
Consuming cinnamon water can protect your heart. Here is how drinking dalchini pani can be helpful and what precautions to follow.
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No Autism Risk From Vaccines: WHO Debunks US CDCs Autism Claims
Reaffirming that there is no link between vaccines and autism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has refuted the recent claims made by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Just 30 Minutes Of Exercise Can Reduce Your Risk Of These 8 Chronic Diseases
Regular movement improves blood pressure control, supports healthy blood vessels, reduces inflammation and helps maintain healthy body weight.
-
80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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Vaccine-Autism Link Needs Fresh Evaluation, Says Updated US CDC Website
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), the national public health agency of America, has quietly taken up an anti-vaccine stand, hinting at the association between vaccines and autism.
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India's Superbug Crisis: Lancet Data Misinterpreted, Says Government Body
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the findings of the recent Lancet study reflects bacterial colonisation, not infection, and does not indicate a nationwide crisis.
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US Patient Sick With Bird Flu Virus That Has "Pandemic Potential": Report
A resident of Washington state has been admitted to the hospital with an H5N5 bird flu infection, according to state health authorities. The strain detected in this patient has not previously been identified in humans.
