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list of all childhood immunizations :: Article Creator Coverage For Routine Childhood Vaccines Remains Below Prepandemic Levels HealthDay News — Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, coverage for selected routine childhood vaccines remained below prepandemic levels, according to a study published online March 26 in Pediatrics. Malini B. DeSilva, M.D., from HealthPartners Institute in Bloomington, Minnesota, and colleagues examined rotavirus; diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis; and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine coverage among infants born between Jan. 1, 2018, and May 31, 2023, and assessed factors associated with vaccine uptake. Data were included for 395,143 infants. The researchers found that at 5 months of age, coverage for two doses of all three vaccines was 87.8 and 80.8 percent in February 2020 and October 2023, respectively. At 12 months, vaccine series completion was highest in January 2020 and lower in October...

fever sore :: Article Creator Is It A Cold Or Is It Hay Fever? The Key Differences Explained Both hay fever and a cold can cause sneezing and a runny nose (Getty Images/iStockphoto) As the tell-tale signs of sneezing and sniffling fill the air, many are left wondering: is it a common cold or the dreaded hay fever? With pollen levels steadily climbing, distinguishing between the two can be tricky, but crucial for effective symptom management. We know that a cold is caused by a virus and hay fever by allergens in the atmosphere, but often the symptoms seem the same. To help navigate this seasonal confusion, we spoke with Dr Chun Tang who highlighted the key differences between these often-confused ailments. Are there specific triggers for hay fever that don't apply to a cold? "A cold is caused by a virus, usually a rhinovirus, which spreads through coughs, sneezes, or touching contaminated surfaces," explains Tang. "Whe...

dengue hemorrhagic fever :: Article Creator Deadly Dengue Fever Rises As The US Cuts All Climate-Health Funding This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, issued an urgent alert about dengue fever, a painful and sometimes deadly mosquito-borne illness common in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. Some 3,500 travelers from the United States contracted dengue abroad in 2024, according to the CDC, an 84 percent increase over 2023. "This trend is expected to continue," the agency said, noting that Florida, California, and New York, in that order, are likely to see the biggest surges this year. On Thursday, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency put out a similar warning, noting that there were 900 cases of travel-related dengue in the U.K. In 2024, almost 300 more infections than the preceding year. The two re...

mumps diarrhea :: Article Creator MMR Vaccine: What Does It Protect Against Other Than Measles? As the measles outbreak in Texas spreads, attention is turning to what is commonly called the MMR vaccine. The vaccine is the only way to prevent measles, but it also prevents other illnesses. The other "M" stands for mumps, and the "R" stands for rubella. Children can also get an MMRV vaccine, which adds protection against varicella, better known as chickenpox. In the U.S., the MMR vaccine is given to children in two doses. The first dose, given between 12 months to 15 months of age, is 93% effective in preventing measles infection — a second dose between ages four and six boosts that effectiveness to 97%. D-FW Public Health Alerts Get the latest public health updates. What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus that affects the saliva glands, according to the Centers for Disease Control...

mmr vaccine burning sensation :: Article Creator The Truth About The MMR Vaccine by NAOMI COLEMAN, femail.Co.Uk Many people are confused about the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine and how effective it really is. Here we give you the latest facts and figures. Facts about the MMR vaccine: What is the MMR vaccine? The vaccine has been developed to produce an immune response strong enough to protect children against the disease. How effective is the vaccine? 90-95% of people will be protected against measles after the first dose. When should a child be vaccinated? The first dose should be given by injection at 12-15 months old. The second dose by injection between 3-5 years old. Are there any children who should not be immunised? Very few children cannot have the vaccine. Even children with severe allergies can receive immunisation. Some children who are on medication should not receive the vaccine. You should always let your doctor know fir...

malaria sickness :: Article Creator Malaria Infection Harms Wild African Apes  An ape. Malaria infection can cause anemia and weight loss in bonobos. [iStockphoto] Endangered great apes get malaria, just like humans. New evidence from wild bonobos shows the infection harms them, too. New research has revealed that wild bonobos, an endangered great ape species, can contract malaria, a disease previously thought to affect only humans. The study, conducted by scientists at Washington University in St. Louis, found that malaria infection can cause anemia and weight loss in bonobos, leading to a higher risk of death. The discovery of malaria in great apes is a cause for concern as these animals are already facing multiple threats to their survival, including habitat loss and poaching. The new evidence is concerning for endangered great apes, who are already at risk due to multiple threats to their survival. Scientists know that malaria infect...

the transmission of epidemic influenza :: Article Creator Deadly Diseases In the world of human afflictions, the general public often overlooks influenza, considering it an unwanted guest that must be endured during the winter months. But few diseases match the year-in, year-out power of this deadly viral infection. Each year it takes the lives of about 37,000 people in the United States and between 250,000 and 500,000 worldwide. While that toll is significant enough, influenza always has the potential to turn far more lethal, because the viruses can mutate rapidly into new strains. To public health officials, flu tops the list of diseases that could cause a pandemic — a global epidemic. Influenza got its name in the 1700s from an Italian folk word that attributed colds, cough, and fever to the influence of the stars. Highly contagious, the flu virus passes through the air via water droplets from coughing and sneezing. The organism can survive f...