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Delhi To Step-Up Measures To Tackle Dengue, Start Fogging Early
With the monsoon bringing heightened risk of mosquito-borne diseases, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday instructed Delhi government departments to step up preventative action against dengue, including advancing fogging operations and holding of
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Global Vaccine Reserves Helped Prevent 327,000 Deaths Since 2000: Study
Global stockpiles of vaccines under programmes supported by 'Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,' helped prevent more than 5.8 million cases and 327,000 deaths from outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries since 2000, according to a new study.
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The US Is Having Its Worst Year For Measles In More Than Three Decades
The national case count reached 1,288 on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though public health experts say the true figure may be higher.
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Kerala On Alert After Nipah Virus Cases: Know Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Kerala Nipah Virus: The health department in Kerala has stepped up vigilance against an outbreak of the Nipah virus after two positive cases of the deadly zoonotic disease were detected in two districts.
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Odisha Alerts Districts Against Spread Of Cholera, Death Count At 11 So Far
With 10 per cent of the samples testing positive for the deadly Vibrio Cholera virus, the Odisha government on Tuesday put all the 30 districts on alert against the spread of the water-borne disease which has so far claimed 11 lives.
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Measles Scare After Shakira's Concert: Signs and Symptoms Of This Highly Contagious Disease
According to CDC, the two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against the virus. In some countries, vaccination against chickenpox is also combined with the MMR vaccine.
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"Spreading Like Wildfire": Over 1,000 Measles Cases Reported In US
The United States' measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with three deaths so far, state and local data showed Friday, marking a stark resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease that the nation once declared eliminated.
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H5N1 Outbreak In The US: Experts Warn Of A Potential Pandemic; Here's How It Spreads
H5N1 Outbreak In The US: H5N1 is a highly infectious respiratory disease that can cause a range of diseases in humans, from mild to severe. In some cases, it can also be fatal.
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Second US Child Dies Of Measles, Almost 650 Ill
A measles outbreak has killed a second child in the southwestern United States, authorities said, with almost 650 people now infected as the highly contagious disease spreads.
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Morocco Battles Measles Outbreak Amid Vaccine Rates
Authorities in Morocco have been scrambling to contain an outbreak of measles, a contagious and potentially fatal disease that had nearly been eradicated in the kingdom but has rebounded as vaccination rates have fallen.
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Measles Outbreak In United States: Signs And Symptoms Of Measles To Look Out For
Measles Outbreak In United States: Mentioned below are three early signs and symptoms of measles.
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US State Battles Outbreak Of Highly Contagious, Antibiotic-Resistant Disease. Here's What To Know
In January alone, health officials reported 40 cases of the bacterial disease, which is characterized by severe diarrhoea.
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Mystery 'Crying Disease' Kills Over 50 In Congo: Here Are All The Symptoms
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 431 cases and 53 deaths in two outbreaks across remote villages in Equateur province as of February 16.
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In Telangana, 2,500 Chickens Die In 3 Days Due To Mysterious Disease
Around 2,500 chickens died in a span of three days following an outbreak of a "mysterious disease" in the poultry farms of Konnur, Madanapuram mandal of the Wanaparthy district, said an official on Friday.
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What Is Nipah Virus And Its Symptoms?
Nipah virus infections can lead to respiratory distress, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. As there is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for this virus, early detection and preventive measures are crucial to controlling its spread.
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Delhi To Step-Up Measures To Tackle Dengue, Start Fogging Early
With the monsoon bringing heightened risk of mosquito-borne diseases, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday instructed Delhi government departments to step up preventative action against dengue, including advancing fogging operations and holding of
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Global Vaccine Reserves Helped Prevent 327,000 Deaths Since 2000: Study
Global stockpiles of vaccines under programmes supported by 'Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,' helped prevent more than 5.8 million cases and 327,000 deaths from outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries since 2000, according to a new study.
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The US Is Having Its Worst Year For Measles In More Than Three Decades
The national case count reached 1,288 on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though public health experts say the true figure may be higher.
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Kerala On Alert After Nipah Virus Cases: Know Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Kerala Nipah Virus: The health department in Kerala has stepped up vigilance against an outbreak of the Nipah virus after two positive cases of the deadly zoonotic disease were detected in two districts.
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Odisha Alerts Districts Against Spread Of Cholera, Death Count At 11 So Far
With 10 per cent of the samples testing positive for the deadly Vibrio Cholera virus, the Odisha government on Tuesday put all the 30 districts on alert against the spread of the water-borne disease which has so far claimed 11 lives.
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Measles Scare After Shakira's Concert: Signs and Symptoms Of This Highly Contagious Disease
According to CDC, the two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against the virus. In some countries, vaccination against chickenpox is also combined with the MMR vaccine.
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"Spreading Like Wildfire": Over 1,000 Measles Cases Reported In US
The United States' measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with three deaths so far, state and local data showed Friday, marking a stark resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease that the nation once declared eliminated.
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H5N1 Outbreak In The US: Experts Warn Of A Potential Pandemic; Here's How It Spreads
H5N1 Outbreak In The US: H5N1 is a highly infectious respiratory disease that can cause a range of diseases in humans, from mild to severe. In some cases, it can also be fatal.
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Second US Child Dies Of Measles, Almost 650 Ill
A measles outbreak has killed a second child in the southwestern United States, authorities said, with almost 650 people now infected as the highly contagious disease spreads.
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Morocco Battles Measles Outbreak Amid Vaccine Rates
Authorities in Morocco have been scrambling to contain an outbreak of measles, a contagious and potentially fatal disease that had nearly been eradicated in the kingdom but has rebounded as vaccination rates have fallen.
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Measles Outbreak In United States: Signs And Symptoms Of Measles To Look Out For
Measles Outbreak In United States: Mentioned below are three early signs and symptoms of measles.
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US State Battles Outbreak Of Highly Contagious, Antibiotic-Resistant Disease. Here's What To Know
In January alone, health officials reported 40 cases of the bacterial disease, which is characterized by severe diarrhoea.
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Mystery 'Crying Disease' Kills Over 50 In Congo: Here Are All The Symptoms
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 431 cases and 53 deaths in two outbreaks across remote villages in Equateur province as of February 16.
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In Telangana, 2,500 Chickens Die In 3 Days Due To Mysterious Disease
Around 2,500 chickens died in a span of three days following an outbreak of a "mysterious disease" in the poultry farms of Konnur, Madanapuram mandal of the Wanaparthy district, said an official on Friday.
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What Is Nipah Virus And Its Symptoms?
Nipah virus infections can lead to respiratory distress, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. As there is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for this virus, early detection and preventive measures are crucial to controlling its spread.
