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Health 2 years ago

US approves first vaccine against chikungunya virus

The vaccine, developed by Europe's Valneva which will be marketed under the name Ixchiq, was approved for people 18 and over who are at increased risk of exposure, the FDA said.

Society 2 years ago

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Health Ministry urges vigilance against nipah virus

Nipah virus, a rare but serious bat-borne virus that can cause asymptomatic infection in mild cases, and acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis in more severe cases, has been wreaking havoc in Southern Kerala, India.

Archipelago 3 years ago

Riau Islands restrict local pig supply due to swine fever virus

The Agricultural Quarantine Agency has limited the local supply of pigs following a finding of the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus in Batam. Pig exports to Singapore from Batam are temporarily suspended.

Society 3 years ago

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Arcturus-fueled case spike follows extended Idul Fitri holiday

Indonesia is seeing another spike of COVID-19 cases fueled by the spread of the highly contagious Arcturus subvariant and greater public mobility during the annual Idul Fitri mudik (exodus) season.

Academia 3 years ago

Lessons learned from a healthier Southeast Asia

Even in the most developed nations, too many people continue to destroy their health through neglect or abuse.

Society 3 years ago

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Indonesia on alert amid increase of Marburg virus disease outbreak

The Health Ministry is stepping up surveillance for the deadly Marburg virus disease (MVD), as outbreaks of the highly contagious hemorrhagic fever hit two countries in Africa.

Europe 3 years ago

Antibiotics may not help survival of patients hospitalized with viral infections: Study

Most patients admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are given antibiotics as a precaution against bacterial co-infection, but this practice may not improve survival, new research suggests.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Chinese fret over infecting elderly as holidays prompt COVID warnings

People in China worried on Thursday about spreading COVID-19 to aged relatives as they planned returns to their hometowns for holidays that the World Health Organization warns could inflame a raging outbreak.

Health 3 years ago

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'Death every day': Fear and fortitude in Uganda's Ebola epicentre

The reappearance of the virus after three years has sparked fear in Uganda as the highly contagious disease makes its way through the country of 47 million people.

Science & Tech 3 years ago

Climate change may boost Arctic 'virus spillover' risk

Viruses need hosts like humans, animals, plants or fungi to replicate and spread, and occasionally they can jump to a new one that lacks immunity, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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