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"Need not be worried about HMPV, it has been in circulation in India for l
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Amid recent cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), Dr Meenu Singh, Director of AIIMS Rishikesh on Wednesday reassured the public that the virus, which primarily affects children under five, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, is "not a new threat."
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Israel: Newly identified yeast shows promise in preventing life-threatenin
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Candidiasis is an infection caused by the fungus Candida, a type of yeast that normally resides in various parts of the body, including the mouth, throat, gut, and genital area, without causing any harm if diagnosed and treated promptly
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Antimicrobial resistance indicators in wastewater are found in aged care
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A new study examined wastewater samples from seven elderly care and retirement facilities in Adelaide and discovered concerning indicators of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in at least one facility.
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T-cells enter brain, induce respiratory discomfort in immunocompromised pa
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
When an immunocompromised person's system starts to heal and create more white blood cells, it's usually a healthy sign - unless they acquire a potentially fatal inflammatory condition. According to new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the pulmonary distress commonl
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France plans 2nd COVID-19 booster dose for adults aged 18-59
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Paris [France], July 21 (ANI/Xinhua): France will offer a second COVID-19 booster jab to at-risk adults aged from 18 to 59, as well as pregnant women and those who live with vulnerable or immunocompromised people, the French newspaper Le Parisien reported Wednesday.
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COVID-19 vaccination benefits cancer patients: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): It has been unclear if cancer patients considered immunocompromised could prevent or lessen the risk of COVID-19 infection through vaccination.
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Research finds COVID-19 vaccination benefits cancer patients
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): Cancer patients with compromised immune systems due to their disease or therapy remain at high risk for COVID-19 infection. While clinical trials showed vaccination could prevent or lessen the risk of severe illness in healthy individuals, it has been uncl
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Rather than Omicron, immunocompromised, comorbidities, age causing ICU adm
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Although COVID-19 cases are showing a downward trend in the big cities, the ICU admissions and deaths are being driven by patients with comorbidities, people who are immunocompromised, and the aged.
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COVID-19 third-wave is inevitable, roadmap for booster dose should be the
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): A third wave of the COVID-19 is inevitable and a roadmap for booster dose should be made to protect people, especially those having comorbidities, who are immunocompromised and healthcare workers, noted a top health expert.
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NTAGI to hold meeting on child immunisation, additional COVID-19 vaccine d
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): The meeting of the National Technical Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) on issues of child immunisation and additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine to the immunocompromised will be held on Monday, said official sources.
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Pakistan approves COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for health care workers, i
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 1 (ANI): Pakistan on Wednesday approved a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers, immunocompromised people and those aged over 50 years.
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Scientists discover commonly found parasite could treat certain types of c
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], November 4 (ANI): A new study has found that a deadly parasite, known to cause ill health in pregnant women and immunocompromised patients, could potentially be used to treat various types of tumours.
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