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HPV Drive In Ahmedabad Achieves 65% Coverage Among Adolescent Girls
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) More than 31,000 adolescent girls in Ahmedabad have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under a citywide campaign launched to protect them against cervical cancer, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A
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Hantavirus Scientists Were Close To Vaccine But Ran Out of Money
The antibodies developed in the immunovirology lab at the Universidad de Concepcion, about 300 miles south of the capital Santiago, had seemingly neutralized the germ.
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WHO Chief Says 'Work Not Over' Following Hantavirus Cruise Ship Evacuation
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by...
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Dengue Spreads Faster Than Virus-Blocking Mosquitoes In Brazil
Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks...
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Within How Many Hours Should You Take Your Tetanus Shot? Doctor Answers
Doctors recommend getting a tetanus shot as soon as possible after suffering a cut or injury. Tetanus is caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which spreads quickly once it enters the body through broken skin.
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Evacuation Begins For Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship In Spain's Canary Islands
Three passengers from the MV Hondius, a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman, have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.
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Gujarat: Over Five Lakh Girls Vaccinated Under HPV Campaign As State Nears 92% Coverage
Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) More than five lakh adolescent girls in Gujarat have received the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under a state-wide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
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Ahmedabad Civic Body To Conduct HPV Vaccination Drive Today
Ahmedabad, May 6 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will conduct a city-wide mega vaccination drive on May 7 as part of its ongoing HPV immunisation programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls.
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Are Nasal Vaccines The Future? Scientists Explain The Rise of Needle-Free Immunisation
Nasal vaccines represent a promising shift in how we prevent infectious diseases. By building immunity at the body's first line of defence, they could stop infections before they begin, reduce transmission, and complement traditional vaccines.
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7 Global Public Health Agencies And What They Actually Do
From WHO to CDC and India's NCDC, public health agencies shape global health responses. Here's a deep dive into their history, roles, and how they protect populations from disease outbreaks and health crises.
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Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Man Dies After Tetanus Shot Replaces Rabies Vaccine; Doctor Explains Why Tetanus Shots Are Useless Against Rabies
Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease which affects the central nervous system. Rabies vaccine is given post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated individuals via intramuscular (IM) route.
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High Income Nations Might Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2048, Progress Slow In Poor Countries: Study
Almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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287 Million Living With Hepatitis Globally: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Has A Huge Fallout
Nearly 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, yet most remain undiagnosed until severe liver damage occurs.
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Ed Sheeran Reveals Shingles Diagnosis: Signs, Risk Factors Of The Misunderstood Viral Infection
Singer Ed Sheeran has revealed a shingles diagnosis, spotlighting a painful viral infection often misunderstood. Here's what causes shingles, its symptoms, who's at risk, and how to prevent it.
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HPV Drive In Ahmedabad Achieves 65% Coverage Among Adolescent Girls
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) More than 31,000 adolescent girls in Ahmedabad have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under a citywide campaign launched to protect them against cervical cancer, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A
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Hantavirus Scientists Were Close To Vaccine But Ran Out of Money
The antibodies developed in the immunovirology lab at the Universidad de Concepcion, about 300 miles south of the capital Santiago, had seemingly neutralized the germ.
-
WHO Chief Says 'Work Not Over' Following Hantavirus Cruise Ship Evacuation
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by...
-
Dengue Spreads Faster Than Virus-Blocking Mosquitoes In Brazil
Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks...
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Within How Many Hours Should You Take Your Tetanus Shot? Doctor Answers
Doctors recommend getting a tetanus shot as soon as possible after suffering a cut or injury. Tetanus is caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which spreads quickly once it enters the body through broken skin.
-
Evacuation Begins For Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship In Spain's Canary Islands
Three passengers from the MV Hondius, a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman, have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.
-
Gujarat: Over Five Lakh Girls Vaccinated Under HPV Campaign As State Nears 92% Coverage
Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) More than five lakh adolescent girls in Gujarat have received the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under a state-wide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer.
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Ahmedabad Civic Body To Conduct HPV Vaccination Drive Today
Ahmedabad, May 6 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will conduct a city-wide mega vaccination drive on May 7 as part of its ongoing HPV immunisation programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls.
-
Are Nasal Vaccines The Future? Scientists Explain The Rise of Needle-Free Immunisation
Nasal vaccines represent a promising shift in how we prevent infectious diseases. By building immunity at the body's first line of defence, they could stop infections before they begin, reduce transmission, and complement traditional vaccines.
-
7 Global Public Health Agencies And What They Actually Do
From WHO to CDC and India's NCDC, public health agencies shape global health responses. Here's a deep dive into their history, roles, and how they protect populations from disease outbreaks and health crises.
-
Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
-
Man Dies After Tetanus Shot Replaces Rabies Vaccine; Doctor Explains Why Tetanus Shots Are Useless Against Rabies
Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease which affects the central nervous system. Rabies vaccine is given post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated individuals via intramuscular (IM) route.
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High Income Nations Might Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2048, Progress Slow In Poor Countries: Study
Almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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287 Million Living With Hepatitis Globally: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Has A Huge Fallout
Nearly 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, yet most remain undiagnosed until severe liver damage occurs.
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Ed Sheeran Reveals Shingles Diagnosis: Signs, Risk Factors Of The Misunderstood Viral Infection
Singer Ed Sheeran has revealed a shingles diagnosis, spotlighting a painful viral infection often misunderstood. Here's what causes shingles, its symptoms, who's at risk, and how to prevent it.
