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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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US Reports Highest Number Of Measles Cases Since 1992: Data
The number of measles cases in the United States has hit the highest level in more than 30 years, according to the data released by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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World Rabies Day: How Is Rabies Transmitted And Its Preventive Measures
In this article, we will explore how rabies is transmitted, the risks associated with it, and the preventive steps everyone should take to protect themselves from this deadly disease.
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Nipah Virus: Know Symptoms, Transmission, Preventive Measures And More
Nipah virus was first discovered in 1999 following an outbreak in pigs and people. Initially, infected individuals experience fever, headaches, muscle pain, vomiting and sore throat.
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Rabies: Signs, Treatment & How To Prevent Animal Bites
Below we discuss the signs, treatments, and prevention tips for rabies.
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H3N2 Virus Spread In India: Here's How It Can Be Prevented
The H3N2 is a subtype of Influenza A virus. It was first identified in pigs in the US in 2010. Later in 2012, 12 infections were detected in humans followed by several H3N2 outbreaks in the same year.
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Measles Outbreak In Mumbai: 5 Steps To Protect Your Kids From This Viral Infection
Measles, also known as Rubeola, is a highly contagious viral infection which affects the respiratory system in young children. Recently several cases of measles have been reported in Mumbai and nearby districts.
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Covid-19: How Are Cases In India Currently, Should We Be Worried?
Coronavirus: Here's everything you need to know and how to protect yourself from it.
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Over 42 Lakh Deaths Prevented In India By Covid Vaccines In 2021: Report
COVID-19 vaccines prevented over 42 lakh potential deaths in India in 2021, said a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, which based its findings on estimates of "excess" mortalities in the country during the pandemic.
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Vaccine Effectiveness Against Severe Covid Drops Slightly: WHO
COVID-19 vaccines appear to have become slightly less effective in preventing severe disease and death but do provide "significant protection", the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
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Early US Omicron Cases Detected Mainly In Vaccinated People
The first omicron cases in the U.S. were detected mostly in vaccinated people who experienced mild illnesses, with only one hospitalization and no deaths reported so far, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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1st Shot 96.6% Effective In Preventing Death, 97.5% For 2 Doses: Centre
One dose of vaccine is 96.6 per cent effective in preventing death and two Covid shots are 97.5 per cent effective, the government said Thursday, citing data between April and August.
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Next 100 To 125 Days Are Critical In Fight Against Covid In India: Centre
Union Health Ministry in its weekly press conference on Friday cautioned that the next 100 to 125 days are critical in the fight against COVID-19 in India.
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China's Coronavac 80% Effective At Preventing Covid Deaths: Chile Results
China's Coronavac vaccine was 67 percent effective at preventing symptomatic Covid-19 and 80 percent at preventing death, according to real-life results unveiled Friday from Chile's inoculation campaign.
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AstraZeneca Vaccine Prevents Covid Death: UK As South Africa Halts Shots
There is no evidence that the Astrazeneca vaccine does not prevent death or serious illness, and South Africa has only imposed a temporary halt on using the vaccine, a British junior health minister said on Monday.
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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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US Reports Highest Number Of Measles Cases Since 1992: Data
The number of measles cases in the United States has hit the highest level in more than 30 years, according to the data released by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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World Rabies Day: How Is Rabies Transmitted And Its Preventive Measures
In this article, we will explore how rabies is transmitted, the risks associated with it, and the preventive steps everyone should take to protect themselves from this deadly disease.
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Nipah Virus: Know Symptoms, Transmission, Preventive Measures And More
Nipah virus was first discovered in 1999 following an outbreak in pigs and people. Initially, infected individuals experience fever, headaches, muscle pain, vomiting and sore throat.
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Rabies: Signs, Treatment & How To Prevent Animal Bites
Below we discuss the signs, treatments, and prevention tips for rabies.
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H3N2 Virus Spread In India: Here's How It Can Be Prevented
The H3N2 is a subtype of Influenza A virus. It was first identified in pigs in the US in 2010. Later in 2012, 12 infections were detected in humans followed by several H3N2 outbreaks in the same year.
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Measles Outbreak In Mumbai: 5 Steps To Protect Your Kids From This Viral Infection
Measles, also known as Rubeola, is a highly contagious viral infection which affects the respiratory system in young children. Recently several cases of measles have been reported in Mumbai and nearby districts.
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Covid-19: How Are Cases In India Currently, Should We Be Worried?
Coronavirus: Here's everything you need to know and how to protect yourself from it.
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Over 42 Lakh Deaths Prevented In India By Covid Vaccines In 2021: Report
COVID-19 vaccines prevented over 42 lakh potential deaths in India in 2021, said a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, which based its findings on estimates of "excess" mortalities in the country during the pandemic.
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Vaccine Effectiveness Against Severe Covid Drops Slightly: WHO
COVID-19 vaccines appear to have become slightly less effective in preventing severe disease and death but do provide "significant protection", the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
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Early US Omicron Cases Detected Mainly In Vaccinated People
The first omicron cases in the U.S. were detected mostly in vaccinated people who experienced mild illnesses, with only one hospitalization and no deaths reported so far, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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1st Shot 96.6% Effective In Preventing Death, 97.5% For 2 Doses: Centre
One dose of vaccine is 96.6 per cent effective in preventing death and two Covid shots are 97.5 per cent effective, the government said Thursday, citing data between April and August.
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Next 100 To 125 Days Are Critical In Fight Against Covid In India: Centre
Union Health Ministry in its weekly press conference on Friday cautioned that the next 100 to 125 days are critical in the fight against COVID-19 in India.
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China's Coronavac 80% Effective At Preventing Covid Deaths: Chile Results
China's Coronavac vaccine was 67 percent effective at preventing symptomatic Covid-19 and 80 percent at preventing death, according to real-life results unveiled Friday from Chile's inoculation campaign.
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AstraZeneca Vaccine Prevents Covid Death: UK As South Africa Halts Shots
There is no evidence that the Astrazeneca vaccine does not prevent death or serious illness, and South Africa has only imposed a temporary halt on using the vaccine, a British junior health minister said on Monday.
