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Majority of children in Pakistan hit by Hepatitis A

Ninety six percent of children in Pakistan contract Hepatitis A before the age of six years due to contaminated water. As per a research report published by Macter International, contaminated water, consumed by people...

28 May, 2012

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Rwanda introduces new vaccine against a leading childhood killer

The introduction of rotavirus vaccines into the country’s routine immunization program marks an historic landmark in improving access to life-saving tools for children who need them the most. “This is a major step for...

28 May, 2012

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Muslim leaders enlisted to help stamp out polio

The last three countries where polio is still paralyzing children – Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria – said on Thursday that they have enlisted Muslim women and religious leaders to allay fears of...

25 May, 2012

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How ancient viruses became genomic ‘superspreaders’

Scientists have uncovered clues as to how our genomes became riddled with viruses. The study, supported by the Wellcome Trust, reveals important information about the so-called ‘dark matter’ of our genome...

4 May, 2012

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Child identified as first case of swine H3N2 reported in U.S. this year

U.S. public health officials have confirmed a new human infection with swine-origin H3N2 virus, also known as H3N2v virus, in a young girl living in Utah who visited a swine processing plant. The girl is the 13th person...

23 April, 2012

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No antibodies required for immunity against some viruses

A new study turns the well-established theory that antibodies are required for antiviral immunity upside down and reveals that an unexpected partnership between the specific and non-specific divisions of the immune...

11 April, 2012

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America worried about Europe’s measles outbreak

Europe is currently facing an outbreak of measles, so US health officials are urging Americans traveling to London for the Olympics to make sure they are up-to-date with measles immunizations. Health experts explain...

28 March, 2012

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Majority of children in Pakistan hit by Hepatitis A

Rwanda introduces new vaccine against a leading childhood killer

Muslim leaders enlisted to help stamp out polio

How ancient viruses became genomic ‘superspreaders’

Child identified as first case of swine H3N2 reported in U.S. this year

No antibodies required for immunity against some viruses

America worried about Europe’s measles outbreak