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Measles Is Back: Why Outbreaks Are Rising Across The World Again
With the USA and Mexico likely to lose their measles-free designation, herd immunity against the highly contagious viral infection has collapsed, leaving the world facing this major threat all over again.
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Flu Shots For Winter: Who Needs Them, When To Take Them And Why
Flu shots protect against seasonal influenza, reducing illness, hospitalisation, and serious complications. Everyone aged 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually, especially high-risk groups like children, seniors, pregnant women, and those
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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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World Pneumonia Day: 7 Warning Signs of Pneumonia You Should Never Ignore
Pneumonia remains a leading infectious killer, especially for young children and older adults.
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Trump Cancels More Than $700 Million Funding For Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine
The Trump administration has cancelled a contract awarded to Moderna for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine for humans, as well as the right to purchase shots, according to the drugmaker.
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Flu Rise Sharply In England's Hospitals, NHS Issues Urgent Warning
Over 5,000 patients are currently hospitalized with flu, putting immense pressure on healthcare facilities.
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Concerns Rise As Covid-Like HMPV Virus Spreads, Asian Countries Monitoring Situation
HMPV, which primarily affects children, has spread across northern China, prompting strict monitoring across Asia.
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What Is A Tripledemic? Lookout For These Three Viruses That Cause Severe Respiratory Health Issues
India, with its vast population and diverse climatic conditions, faces the threat of a tripledemic during seasonal changes. Understanding these viruses and knowing how to prevent and treat them is crucial in staying healthy.
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There Are New Flu Vaccines On Offer For 2024. Should You Get One?
Influenza is a common respiratory infection. Although most cases are relatively mild, flu can cause more severe illness in young children and older people.
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Joe Biden Gets An Updated Covid-19 Vaccine
US President Joe Biden received a dose of the updated Covid-19 vaccine, as well as the annual flu vaccine, his doctor said Saturday.
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UK Rolls Out Winter Top-Up Vaccines Amid New Covid Variant Fears
The UK health authorities began rolling out their winter vaccine schedule for the most medically vulnerable on Monday, brought forward from a planned early October rollout amid concerns around the new COVID variant BA.2.86.
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Bird Flu Virus Changing Rapidly In Largest-Ever Outbreak, Warn Experts
The virus causing record cases of avian influenza in birds across the world is changing rapidly, experts have warned, as calls increase for countries to vaccinate their poultry.
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Poor Sleep The Night Before Vaccine Shot Can Decrease Effectiveness: Study
Sleeping less than six hours the night before you get a vaccination shot may limit your body's response to the vaccine, reducing protection against the virus or bacteria, according to a new study.
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What Is Norovirus And How It Spreads? All You Need To Know
Norovirus infection is again making headlines after local news outlets reported that the virus has been reported in some schools in Kerala's Ernakulam district.
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Pfizer-BioNTech To Test Combined Vaccine For Covid, Flu
Pfizer-BioNTech said Thursday they will test a combined coronavirus and influenza vaccine, which could potentially pave the way for better inoculation uptake for both illnesses.
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Measles Is Back: Why Outbreaks Are Rising Across The World Again
With the USA and Mexico likely to lose their measles-free designation, herd immunity against the highly contagious viral infection has collapsed, leaving the world facing this major threat all over again.
-
Flu Shots For Winter: Who Needs Them, When To Take Them And Why
Flu shots protect against seasonal influenza, reducing illness, hospitalisation, and serious complications. Everyone aged 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually, especially high-risk groups like children, seniors, pregnant women, and those
-
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.
-
World Pneumonia Day: 7 Warning Signs of Pneumonia You Should Never Ignore
Pneumonia remains a leading infectious killer, especially for young children and older adults.
-
Trump Cancels More Than $700 Million Funding For Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine
The Trump administration has cancelled a contract awarded to Moderna for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine for humans, as well as the right to purchase shots, according to the drugmaker.
-
Flu Rise Sharply In England's Hospitals, NHS Issues Urgent Warning
Over 5,000 patients are currently hospitalized with flu, putting immense pressure on healthcare facilities.
-
Concerns Rise As Covid-Like HMPV Virus Spreads, Asian Countries Monitoring Situation
HMPV, which primarily affects children, has spread across northern China, prompting strict monitoring across Asia.
-
What Is A Tripledemic? Lookout For These Three Viruses That Cause Severe Respiratory Health Issues
India, with its vast population and diverse climatic conditions, faces the threat of a tripledemic during seasonal changes. Understanding these viruses and knowing how to prevent and treat them is crucial in staying healthy.
-
There Are New Flu Vaccines On Offer For 2024. Should You Get One?
Influenza is a common respiratory infection. Although most cases are relatively mild, flu can cause more severe illness in young children and older people.
-
Joe Biden Gets An Updated Covid-19 Vaccine
US President Joe Biden received a dose of the updated Covid-19 vaccine, as well as the annual flu vaccine, his doctor said Saturday.
-
UK Rolls Out Winter Top-Up Vaccines Amid New Covid Variant Fears
The UK health authorities began rolling out their winter vaccine schedule for the most medically vulnerable on Monday, brought forward from a planned early October rollout amid concerns around the new COVID variant BA.2.86.
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Bird Flu Virus Changing Rapidly In Largest-Ever Outbreak, Warn Experts
The virus causing record cases of avian influenza in birds across the world is changing rapidly, experts have warned, as calls increase for countries to vaccinate their poultry.
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Poor Sleep The Night Before Vaccine Shot Can Decrease Effectiveness: Study
Sleeping less than six hours the night before you get a vaccination shot may limit your body's response to the vaccine, reducing protection against the virus or bacteria, according to a new study.
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What Is Norovirus And How It Spreads? All You Need To Know
Norovirus infection is again making headlines after local news outlets reported that the virus has been reported in some schools in Kerala's Ernakulam district.
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Pfizer-BioNTech To Test Combined Vaccine For Covid, Flu
Pfizer-BioNTech said Thursday they will test a combined coronavirus and influenza vaccine, which could potentially pave the way for better inoculation uptake for both illnesses.
