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of EPI vaccines given with IPTi and other health interventions based on...

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had mmr vaccine while pregnant :: Article Creator Revisiting The Measles: Who Should Get A Vaccine? Just a moment... This request seems a bit unusual, so we need to confirm that you're human. Please press and hold the button until it turns completely green. Thank you for your cooperation! Press and Hold Press and hold the button If you believe this is an error, please contact our support team. 167.71.87.121 : 8c575aa2-48c3-4718-a37b-d25c1d17

How we lost our collective memory of epidemics

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brain malaria caused by :: Article Creator Doctor Explains: How Cerebral Malaria Can Turn A Mosquito Bite Into A Life-threatening Emergency Cerebral malaria, a severe complication caused by Plasmodium falciparum, can quickly escalate from a mosquito bite to a life-threatening brain emergency. Firstpost brings out an expert's view on how the parasite invades the brain, the early warning signs like seizures and coma and why rapid diagnosis and intensive treatment are crucial to prevent permanent neurological damage or death. Read more Cerebral Malaria is a severe neurological condition caused by the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which is transmitted through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. This form of malaria affects the brain, leading to various serious symptoms and complications. Firstpost talked to inputs by Dr Anurag Aggarwal, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Fortis Escorts Hospital (Faridabad) to know how it develops...

A guide to vaccinology: from basic principles to new developments

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deaths of 1918 spanish flu :: Article Creator RFK Jr. Has Suggested Vaccines Caused 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic At Least Twice On at least two occasions, in June 2023 and June 2024, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Said he had read "articles" and "evidence" linking the start of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic, known as the Spanish flu, to vaccine research. Kennedy described these articles as "strong" and "good evidence" while also noting he did not think they were definitive and that "we'll probably never know" if they were correct. In both instances, Kennedy did not specify what evidence he meant. However, based on a comment he made in one of them about "testing a new vaccine in Kansas," it seemed likely he was referring to a debunked conspiracy theory about meningitis vaccines causing the first U.S. Cases of the 1918 flu pandemic. Although researchers continue to debate ...

Dynamics and immunomodulation of cognitive deficits and behavioral changes in non-severe experimental malaria

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major epidemics of influenza a occur at intervals of :: Article Creator

of EPI vaccines given with IPTi and other health interventions based on...

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vomiting no fever :: Article Creator Vomiting-Free Ward Improves CINV, QOL In Patients With Gynecologic Cancer Implementing a vomit-free ward initiative improved the quality of life (QOL) and decreased anxiety and depression among gynecologic oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, according to the results of a study in Supportive Care in Cancer.  Researchers set out to evaluate the impact of a vomiting-free ward initiative for managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in gynecologic oncology patients, as well as its effects on their psychological well-being and QOL.  A total of 960 patients who were receiving inpatient chemotherapy for a gynecologic cancer at a hospital in Sichuan Province in China were enrolled from January to December 2023. The patients were evenly assigned to a control group or an intervention group based on their admission dates. The patients in the control group underwent standard care, whereas those in th...

How we lost our collective memory of epidemics

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getting pregnant after mmr vaccine :: Article Creator Fact Check: How Long Does Protection From The Measles Vaccines Last? Does the MMR vaccine's protection against measles change over time? MNT asks experts. Image credit: Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images.This article originally appeared on Medical News Today As the measles outbreak expands across the United States, public health measures have increased to slow the spread of the disease. Many people have expressed worries about whether vitamin A can help prevent infection, whether they need a measles vaccine booster, or if measles can have long-term negative consequences on health. The latest question to fuel concern has been about how long the protection of the measles vaccine lasts, driven by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments. Medical News Today speaks to experts to fact-check some prominent claim...

Asian flu v. coronavirus: A different time, similar problem

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immunity system :: Article Creator What Your Body's Symmetry Reveals About Your Immune Health Look in the mirror. Is one eye slightly higher than the other? Is your smile a bit lopsided? These tiny asymmetries might seem like nothing more than quirky physical traits, but they could be whispering secrets about your immune system's fighting power. The connection between how balanced your features appear and how effectively your body battles invaders might sound like something from a sci-fi novel, but it's fascinating researchers who study human health from an evolutionary perspective. We're drawn to symmetry almost instinctively. From architecture to art to human faces, balanced proportions please our eyes in ways we can't always articulate. This preference isn't just aesthetic snobbery – it might be an ancient biological radar system that helped our ancestors identify healthy mates with robust immune systems. Today, this con...

A guide to vaccinology: from basic principles to new developments

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rtss malaria vaccine :: Article Creator This Clinical Trial Will Pay You To Help Prevent Malaria Adobe Stock A malaria vaccine clinical trial is currently underway to test a promising new approach to prevent malaria, a serious and widespread disease. Researchers are looking for 22 healthy volunteers, aged 18 to 45, to participate in this important study. The trial focuses on evaluating the PfSPZ-LARC2 vaccine, an experimental vaccine designed to protect against malaria infection. What is the malaria clinical trial? The PfSPZ-LARC2 vaccine, developed by Sanaria, a biotechnology company, uses a weakened form of the whole malaria parasite. The goal is to see if this vaccine can provide enhanced protection against malaria infection. Participants in the trial will be randomly assigned to receive either the experimental vaccine or a placebo, which is a saline solution. A key part of this research involves a controlled exposure to malaria after the vacci...