Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Face masks offer slight protective effect from flu-like illness

(HealthDay)—Wearing face masks could be slightly protective against primary infection with influenza-like illness from casual community contact, according to a review that has not yet been peer reviewed and was posted online ...

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COVID-19: We will be measured by how we support the vulnerable

In a century where the number of urban crises affecting cities around the world has risen, western cities have, for the most part, remained relatively unscathed by pandemics. But with more than half the world's population ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO wants vaccine efficacy data in monkeypox fight

The World Health Organization on Wednesday appealed for vigilance to ensure monkeypox does not spread among more vulnerable groups, such as children.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

India begins booster campaign as Omicron cases soar

India began a COVID-19 booster shot campaign for frontline workers and vulnerable people aged 60 and above on Monday as authorities grapple with a rapidly escalating outbreak driven by the Omicron variant.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

India starts booster shots for vulnerable amid omicron surge

Healthcare and front-line workers along with people above age 60 with health problems lined up Monday at vaccination centers across India to receive a third dose as infections linked to the omicron variant surge.

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