Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu vaccine protects pregnant women against pertussis
Research by Wits scientists shows that pregnant women vaccinated against influenza also have less pertussis infection.
Apr 4, 2018
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11 swine flu deaths in Syria since September: health ministry
Eleven people have been killed by the swine flu virus in Syria since September, the country's health ministry said on Tuesday.
Jan 19, 2016
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Vaccines: Don't leave home without them
While Americans should be fully vaccinated before travelling internationally to avoid infection with highly contagious diseases such as measles and hepatitis A, many are not, suggest two studies being presented at IDWeek ...
Oct 9, 2015
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Measles outbreak tied to Disneyland grows to 70 illnesses
A measles outbreak traced to Disney theme parks in California led to warnings against visiting the happiest place on Earth if tourists or their children have not been vaccinated against the highly contagious respiratory disease ...
Jan 22, 2015
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Whooping cough vaccine recommended for pregnant women amid spike in cases
Expectant moms should be vaccinated for pertussis, or whooping cough, during their third trimester, according to obstetricians at Loyola University Health System. Those in close contact with the infant also should be up to ...
Sep 12, 2014
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Medications
In US, vaccine denial goes mainstream
Kathleen Wiederman is not staunchly against vaccines. She simply believes it is better for her child to naturally battle an illness than to be vaccinated against it.
Apr 6, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study identifies infants at highest risk of death from pertussis
A study released today from the upcoming issue of the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS) found that taking early and repeated white blood cell counts (WBC) is critical in determining whether infants ...
Jan 10, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Whooping cough is surging in Australia: Why, and how it can protect itself
Australia is facing a whooping cough outbreak. Some 2,799 cases were recorded in the first three months of 2024. Cases are highest in Queensland and New South Wales, with more than 1,000 recorded in each state.
Apr 5, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Colorado reports first measles case in four years in Denver airport traveler
Colorado has its first confirmed case of measles in four years, and unvaccinated people who visited Denver International Airport or the Aurora campus of Children's Hospital Colorado may need to look out for symptoms.
Dec 21, 2023
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Medical research
Heat inactivation successful in controlling enteroviruses on surfaces, finds study
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a contagious disease that mainly affects young children in the Asia–Pacific region. The viral transmission can occur through direct contact with nose and throat secretions, surfaces, ...
Nov 24, 2023
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