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Mpox Is Still A Health Emergency, Says WHO
The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with the health body's director-general issuing a revised set of temporary recommendations.
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35 Hospitalised After Falling Ill In J&K's Rajouri, Water Samples Collected
Thirty-five villagers were hospitalised after falling ill due to a mysterious illness in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, prompting the health department to collect water samples and seal the local water sources.
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Measles Cases Are Surging Globally. Should Children Be Vaccinated Earlier?
Measles has been rising globally in recent years. There were an estimated 10.3 million cases worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022.
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1.7 Million Eggs Recalled Across US Amid Salmonella Outbreak, 79 Cases So Far
The recall, initiated by the August Egg Company based in Hilmar, California, follows reports of 79 illnesses across seven states, with 21 hospitalisations.
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3 Dead As Pest Control Plane Crashes In Mexico
A small airplane from Guatemala involved in fighting an outbreak of flesh-eating larvae crashed in southern Mexico on Friday, killing three people, authorities said.
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Universal Vaccines Could Reshape How We Fight Future Outbreaks
Every year, the race begins anew. Scientists scramble to track mutating viruses, pharmaceutical companies reformulate vaccines and public health systems brace for another season of jabs and logistics.
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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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US Recalls Cucumbers Linked To Salmonella Outbreak, 26 Cases So Far
The US FDA has advised against eating, selling or serving the recalled cucumbers as an investigation continues into a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
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After 3 Years Of Negotiations, WHO Pandemic Agreement Gets Adopted
Members of the World Health Organization adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday on how to prepare for future pandemics following the COVID-19 outbreak, which killed millions of people between the years of 2020 and 2022.
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World's Largest Chicken Exporter Brazil Confims Bird Flu Outbreak
Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a commercial farm on Friday, triggering a country-wide trade ban from China and state-wide restrictions for other major consumers.
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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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Can Aspergillus Fungus Cause The Next Deadliest Outbreak? All You Need To Know
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Aspergillus fumigatus as a significant threat, emphasising the need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
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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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Post Claims IIT Delhi Students Suffered Food Poisoning Due To Mess Food, Institute Clarifies
The institute refuted this, stating that boys' hostel residents ate sweets from an external vendor, leading to food poisoning symptoms.
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Experts Urge US To Prepare For Potential Pandemic As A New Virus Spreads In All 50 States
The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US dairy farms has led to significant animal and human infections.
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Mpox Is Still A Health Emergency, Says WHO
The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with the health body's director-general issuing a revised set of temporary recommendations.
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35 Hospitalised After Falling Ill In J&K's Rajouri, Water Samples Collected
Thirty-five villagers were hospitalised after falling ill due to a mysterious illness in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, prompting the health department to collect water samples and seal the local water sources.
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Measles Cases Are Surging Globally. Should Children Be Vaccinated Earlier?
Measles has been rising globally in recent years. There were an estimated 10.3 million cases worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022.
-
1.7 Million Eggs Recalled Across US Amid Salmonella Outbreak, 79 Cases So Far
The recall, initiated by the August Egg Company based in Hilmar, California, follows reports of 79 illnesses across seven states, with 21 hospitalisations.
-
3 Dead As Pest Control Plane Crashes In Mexico
A small airplane from Guatemala involved in fighting an outbreak of flesh-eating larvae crashed in southern Mexico on Friday, killing three people, authorities said.
-
Universal Vaccines Could Reshape How We Fight Future Outbreaks
Every year, the race begins anew. Scientists scramble to track mutating viruses, pharmaceutical companies reformulate vaccines and public health systems brace for another season of jabs and logistics.
-
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.
-
US Recalls Cucumbers Linked To Salmonella Outbreak, 26 Cases So Far
The US FDA has advised against eating, selling or serving the recalled cucumbers as an investigation continues into a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
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After 3 Years Of Negotiations, WHO Pandemic Agreement Gets Adopted
Members of the World Health Organization adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday on how to prepare for future pandemics following the COVID-19 outbreak, which killed millions of people between the years of 2020 and 2022.
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World's Largest Chicken Exporter Brazil Confims Bird Flu Outbreak
Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a commercial farm on Friday, triggering a country-wide trade ban from China and state-wide restrictions for other major consumers.
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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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Can Aspergillus Fungus Cause The Next Deadliest Outbreak? All You Need To Know
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Aspergillus fumigatus as a significant threat, emphasising the need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
-
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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Post Claims IIT Delhi Students Suffered Food Poisoning Due To Mess Food, Institute Clarifies
The institute refuted this, stating that boys' hostel residents ate sweets from an external vendor, leading to food poisoning symptoms.
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Experts Urge US To Prepare For Potential Pandemic As A New Virus Spreads In All 50 States
The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US dairy farms has led to significant animal and human infections.
