Vaccine

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HPV vaccine for cancer prevention: Who should get the shots?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 27, 2020 at 09:10am

Vaccination is the best option to protect yourself from HPV-related cancers. Know how to get the shots -
Cases of flu-related deaths surge in the US: Here’s how you can avoid the infection

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 25, 2020 at 02:38pm

Getting the flu vaccine before the season starts is a good way to prevent the infection, say health experts.
Shingles vaccine may avert stroke risk

Posted By IANS, February 13, 2020 at 10:12am

Shingles, a viral infection caused by the chickenpox virus, is linked to an increased risk of stroke, but vaccination may prevent the risk in some older adults.
Single dose of HPV vaccine can protect you from cervical cancer

Posted By ANI, February 11, 2020 at 08:40am

HPV, which is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, can cause cervical cancer. But single vaccine can prevent this.
Cancer vaccines: Current drugs and promising clinical trials

Posted By Editorial Team, February 10, 2020 at 10:20am

Many types of cancer vaccines have shown some promise in clinical trials, but they are not yet approved to treat cancer.
Scientists supercharge mutation rate in cancer cells to create vaccine

Posted By IANS, February 09, 2020 at 11:00am

The researchers want to take their new technique for creating personalised vaccines into the clinic as early as next year.
Measles vaccine drive to target 45 million children in developing countries

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 05, 2020 at 02:56pm

Measles is a very contagious respiratory infection caused by the rubeola virus. Read on to know the symptoms of the illness.
New vaccine to stop bovine TB developed: Study

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, December 01, 2019 at 11:44pm

Researchers have developed a novel vaccine and complementary skin test to protect cattle against bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB).
New type of vaccine might ease diarrhoea

Posted By IANS, November 22, 2019 at 11:57am

According to the findings published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, a new vaccine for diarrhoea has been found safe for infants and children in a clinical trial conducted in Bangladesh.Read on to know more.
Measles can destroy immunity: Know how to deal with it

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 04, 2019 at 09:24pm

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease than can be easily prevented with vaccination. But despite this, it is still one of the main reasons of child mortality.
Save your child from type 1 diabetes: Say ‘yes’ to rotavirus vaccination

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 13, 2019 at 02:53pm

Rotavirus is highly contagious, and a new study says that it can give your child type 1 diabetes. Vaccination is the only way out.
5 reasons why you should not put off your flu vaccine

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 01, 2019 at 03:43pm

Not taking some crucial immunisation shots can come back to bite you. Read on to know why you should never miss your flu vaccine.
Dengue fever: All you need to know about this mosquito-borne disease

Posted By Juhi Kumari, September 25, 2019 at 02:16pm

With increasing prevalence of dengue fever in India, it becomes important to know about the condition better to prevent its onset in the first place.
Researchers discover vaccine to treat herpes

Posted By ANI, September 23, 2019 at 08:32am

According to a recent study published in the journal Science Immunology, the newly developed herpes vaccine can stimulate three types of antibodies: one that blocks the herpes virus from entering cells, and two others that ensure the virus doesn't turn off innate immune system protective functions.
Measles: Lifestyle hacks to manage the condition

Posted By Editorial Team, September 18, 2019 at 09:59am

Prevent complications associated with measles by opting for these lifestyle hacks.
New HIV vaccine coming soon: 5 ways to prevent the condition till then

Posted By Juhi Kumari, September 09, 2019 at 02:12pm

Are you at higher risk of getting HIV infection? Don't worry. The HIV vaccine is on its way. But till the vaccine arrives, here are some ways to keep the condition at bay.
Human papillomavirus infection: Know its line of treatment

Posted By Editorial Team, August 20, 2019 at 09:28am

Luckily, there are medical treatments available for human papillomavirus infection. Read on to know about them.
Japanese Encephalitis: Assam keeps on hold leaves of doctors, paramedics

Posted By IANS, July 07, 2019 at 10:48am

After the identification of Japanese Encephalitis cases in Assam, the affected areas are covered extensively for awareness generation, intensified fogging operation.
Human papillomavirus infection: Know the risk factors

Posted By Editorial Team, July 01, 2019 at 09:39am

Know the risk factors of human papillomavirus infection to stay away from this condition.
World AIDS Vaccine Day 2019: Protect yourself against this deadly disease

Posted By Editorial Team, May 18, 2019 at 11:01am

Currently, no vaccine is available to protect you against AIDS. With the World AIDS Vaccine Day being observed today and the recent outbreak of this fatal condition in Pakistan, we tell you how to save yourself from AIDS.