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Covid Vaccine Claims Go Viral After Elon Musk's Comments; Experts Explain What The Evidence Shows
Covid-19 vaccine claims made by Elon Musk have recently shifted public discourse on the vaccine's efficacy. Here is what medical health authorities, doctors, and scientific data indicate about the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Do You Need Flu Shots? Doctor Shares Who Should Actually Get Them Every Year
One of the best ways to prevent and minimise the severity of influenza is to get the flu vaccine each year.
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New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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Cicada Vs Previous Omicron Strains: What's Truly Different Between The Covid-19 Variants?
Unlike early Omicron strains such as BA.1 and BA.2, Cicada has more changes that might help it dodge immunity from vaccines or past infections.
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India Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
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9 Year-Old Dies 6 Months After Skipping Rabies Vaccine: Why Not Getting Jabbed After A Dog Bite Can Be Fatal
A 9-year-old girl in Mumbai died of rabies months after skipping post-bite vaccination. Experts warn rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but timely vaccination and treatment can completely prevent the disease.
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Misinformation Is The New Disease: Tackling Vaccine Myths In India
Vaccines remain one of the safest and most effective tools in modern medicine, and addressing misinformation is critical to protecting public health.
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Severe COVID, Flu Infections Linked To Higher Lung Cancer Risk, Finds Study
A recent study has found that severe cases COVID-19 or influenza can leave lasting changes in the lungs that increase the risk of lung cancer years later. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia Health System.
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All About The HPV Vaccine In India: Age, Doses And Who Should Avoid
Beyond cervical cancer, the HPV vaccine can also help prevent other cancers, including anal, vaginal, vulvar
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Madhya Pradesh Launches Statewide HPV Vaccination Drive For 8 Lakh Adolescent Girls
In a major preventive healthcare initiative, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Saturday launched a state-wide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer.
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Covid Vaccine Claims Go Viral After Elon Musk's Comments; Experts Explain What The Evidence Shows
Covid-19 vaccine claims made by Elon Musk have recently shifted public discourse on the vaccine's efficacy. Here is what medical health authorities, doctors, and scientific data indicate about the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine.
-
Do You Need Flu Shots? Doctor Shares Who Should Actually Get Them Every Year
One of the best ways to prevent and minimise the severity of influenza is to get the flu vaccine each year.
-
New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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Cicada Vs Previous Omicron Strains: What's Truly Different Between The Covid-19 Variants?
Unlike early Omicron strains such as BA.1 and BA.2, Cicada has more changes that might help it dodge immunity from vaccines or past infections.
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India Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
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9 Year-Old Dies 6 Months After Skipping Rabies Vaccine: Why Not Getting Jabbed After A Dog Bite Can Be Fatal
A 9-year-old girl in Mumbai died of rabies months after skipping post-bite vaccination. Experts warn rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but timely vaccination and treatment can completely prevent the disease.
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Misinformation Is The New Disease: Tackling Vaccine Myths In India
Vaccines remain one of the safest and most effective tools in modern medicine, and addressing misinformation is critical to protecting public health.
-
Severe COVID, Flu Infections Linked To Higher Lung Cancer Risk, Finds Study
A recent study has found that severe cases COVID-19 or influenza can leave lasting changes in the lungs that increase the risk of lung cancer years later. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia Health System.
-
All About The HPV Vaccine In India: Age, Doses And Who Should Avoid
Beyond cervical cancer, the HPV vaccine can also help prevent other cancers, including anal, vaginal, vulvar
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Madhya Pradesh Launches Statewide HPV Vaccination Drive For 8 Lakh Adolescent Girls
In a major preventive healthcare initiative, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Saturday launched a state-wide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer.
