So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have occurred in New South Wales, …
The common cold sore virus, which is often caught in childhood, usually stays in the body for life – quietly dormant in the nerves. Now and then, things like stress, illness or injury can trigger it, bringing on a cold sore in some people. But this same …
by Gertrud U. Rey The shingles vaccine is highly effective at preventing shingles, a painful rash caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) – the herpes virus that also causes chickenpox. But what if this vaccine also prevented dementia? New …
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In 2009, SA faced a severe measles outbreak that overwhelmed hospitals and paediatric wards. Many children were vaccinated and recovered quickly. But for babies, the unvaccinated and those with weakened immune systems, the consequences were far more …
This vaccination guide from Ajuda provides everything you need to know about vaccinations in South Africa for 2025. In 2009, South Africa experienced a significant measles outbreak. Dr Liza Street, paediatrician and co-founder of Ajuda, a digital storage …
I am with my new boyfriend, Hemsworth, drinking coffee and explaining how much I miss physical affection – hugging, holding hands and lying in bed chatting on a Sunday morning. ‘It’s been a long time,’ I mourn. Hemsworth listens intently. ‘It sounds like …
Public health officials confirmed the first two cases of measles in Cook County this year on Wednesday – as the illness continues to spread across the country. One case is in a suburban Cook County resident whose vaccination status is unknown. The other …
The ongoing Israeli hostilities in Gaza since October 7, 2023, have shattered countless lives, forcing families to flee their homes and face unimaginable hardships. Among those affected is Mohammed Salem, a Palestinian taxi driver whose life has been …
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