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Over 20 Years After Discovery, No Vaccine Yet For Human Metapneumovirus
Despite being discovered in 2001, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) still lacks a vaccine, even after 24 years.
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Concerns Rise As Covid-Like HMPV Virus Spreads, Asian Countries Monitoring Situation
HMPV, which primarily affects children, has spread across northern China, prompting strict monitoring across Asia.
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Poliovirus Appears in European Wastewater, Experts Investigate Origins
Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater across several European nations, including Spain, Germany, and Poland. Experts believe it may stem from the Zamfara strain circulating in Africa but are uncertain about how the virus spread. No paralysis cases have been reported yet, though experts are concerned about vaccination gaps that could fuel local...
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Human Parvovirus B19 On The Rise In US, CDC Warns Of 'Slapped Cheek' Virus
The CDC advises general respiratory precautions as there is no vaccine for this seasonal virus.
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Oropouche Virus Kills 2 In Brazil: All About The Rare Disease
Currently, there is no vaccine available for the virus, which belongs to the same family of diseases as Zika virus and Dengue fever.
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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No Side Effects From Our Vaccine: Covaxin Maker Amid AstraZeneca Row
The Covaxin was developed with a single-minded focus on safety first, said its maker Bharat Biotech on Thursday, days after British pharma giant AstraZeneca admitted that its Covid vaccine can cause rare side effects.
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"No Rise In Hospitalisation, Deaths": Covid Panel Chief On Surge In Cases
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in India and the detection of a subvariant JN.1, India SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) chief Dr NK Arora said that no additional dose of vaccine is needed against the subvariant at present.
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Found No Proof Of Covid Vaccine Causing Sudden Death, Says Top Medical Body
Indian researchers found no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination was behind "unexplained sudden deaths", a medical organisation said on Tuesday, instead pointing to the disease itself, binge drinking and intense exercise as risk factors.
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Nobel Prize In Medicine To Be Announced Today: A Look At Past Winners
Narcolepsy, cancer, or mRNA vaccine research could win the Nobel Medicine Prize on Monday when a week of announcements kicks off, but experts see no clear frontrunner for the Peace Prize.
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No Link Between Covid Vaccines Used In India And Heart Attack Risk: Study
The research, published recently in the journal PLOS One, determined the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on mortality following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or heart attack.
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Meta Rolls Back Policy to Curb COVID-19 Misinformation on Facebook, Instagram
Meta Platforms said on Friday a policy that was put in place to curb the spread of misinformation related to COVID-19 on Facebook and Instagram would no longer be in effect globally. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter came under immense pressure to tackle misinformation related to the pandemic, including false claims about vaccines...
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CoWIN Data Breach: Government Responds, Says no Direct Breach of CoWIN App or Database
The government on Monday shared a detailed response to reports of an alleged data breach of the CoWIN database, following reports that an automated bot on Telegram was surfacing personal details of people who had registered with the CoWIN platform to receive COVID vaccinations during the pandemic.
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USA Ends Mandatory Covid Vaccine Requirement For International Travellers
The United States has announced the removal of the COVID vaccine requirement for international travellers
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No Need For 4th Dose Of Covid Vaccine Given Current Evidence: Expert
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, former head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research, has discounted the need for the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine given the current evidence about the coronavirus and its variants.
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Over 20 Years After Discovery, No Vaccine Yet For Human Metapneumovirus
Despite being discovered in 2001, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) still lacks a vaccine, even after 24 years.
-
Concerns Rise As Covid-Like HMPV Virus Spreads, Asian Countries Monitoring Situation
HMPV, which primarily affects children, has spread across northern China, prompting strict monitoring across Asia.
-
Poliovirus Appears in European Wastewater, Experts Investigate Origins
Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater across several European nations, including Spain, Germany, and Poland. Experts believe it may stem from the Zamfara strain circulating in Africa but are uncertain about how the virus spread. No paralysis cases have been reported yet, though experts are concerned about vaccination gaps that could fuel local...
-
Human Parvovirus B19 On The Rise In US, CDC Warns Of 'Slapped Cheek' Virus
The CDC advises general respiratory precautions as there is no vaccine for this seasonal virus.
-
Oropouche Virus Kills 2 In Brazil: All About The Rare Disease
Currently, there is no vaccine available for the virus, which belongs to the same family of diseases as Zika virus and Dengue fever.
-
Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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No Side Effects From Our Vaccine: Covaxin Maker Amid AstraZeneca Row
The Covaxin was developed with a single-minded focus on safety first, said its maker Bharat Biotech on Thursday, days after British pharma giant AstraZeneca admitted that its Covid vaccine can cause rare side effects.
-
"No Rise In Hospitalisation, Deaths": Covid Panel Chief On Surge In Cases
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in India and the detection of a subvariant JN.1, India SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) chief Dr NK Arora said that no additional dose of vaccine is needed against the subvariant at present.
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Found No Proof Of Covid Vaccine Causing Sudden Death, Says Top Medical Body
Indian researchers found no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination was behind "unexplained sudden deaths", a medical organisation said on Tuesday, instead pointing to the disease itself, binge drinking and intense exercise as risk factors.
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Nobel Prize In Medicine To Be Announced Today: A Look At Past Winners
Narcolepsy, cancer, or mRNA vaccine research could win the Nobel Medicine Prize on Monday when a week of announcements kicks off, but experts see no clear frontrunner for the Peace Prize.
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No Link Between Covid Vaccines Used In India And Heart Attack Risk: Study
The research, published recently in the journal PLOS One, determined the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on mortality following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or heart attack.
-
Meta Rolls Back Policy to Curb COVID-19 Misinformation on Facebook, Instagram
Meta Platforms said on Friday a policy that was put in place to curb the spread of misinformation related to COVID-19 on Facebook and Instagram would no longer be in effect globally. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter came under immense pressure to tackle misinformation related to the pandemic, including false claims about vaccines...
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CoWIN Data Breach: Government Responds, Says no Direct Breach of CoWIN App or Database
The government on Monday shared a detailed response to reports of an alleged data breach of the CoWIN database, following reports that an automated bot on Telegram was surfacing personal details of people who had registered with the CoWIN platform to receive COVID vaccinations during the pandemic.
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USA Ends Mandatory Covid Vaccine Requirement For International Travellers
The United States has announced the removal of the COVID vaccine requirement for international travellers
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No Need For 4th Dose Of Covid Vaccine Given Current Evidence: Expert
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, former head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research, has discounted the need for the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine given the current evidence about the coronavirus and its variants.
