Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Since 1974, they have prevented 154 million deaths – averaging over three million each year, or six every minute for 50 years. These ...

Who is at risk? and most importantly how to stay safe? Measles is caused by the measles virus, a member of the paramyxovirus family. It's transmitted primarily through respiratory droplets when an ...

Did you know that Medicare fully covers a number of vaccines for its beneficiaries? Well, they do. All adult vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Advisory Committee on ...

At its first meeting under the new administration, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted on recommendations for ...

Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus aureus. A prolonged fever beyond 2–3 days after rash onset may suggest a superimposed infection. Other complications include otitis media, diarrhea ...

A paramyxovirus causes distemper in dogs, and it’s closely related to the measles and rinderpest viruses. “It causes severe illness in the host by attacking multiple body systems ...

The reptiles can also carry viruses, including the Incusion Body Disease and Ophidian paramyxovirus, which can be fatal to native snakes due to a lack of exposure. Residents spotted the slithering ...

There is a big snake on the loose in Sutherland Shire and it can potentially cause harm. St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering education, health and general community news. Email ...

Amoxicillin–clavulanate therapy warrants consideration in children in whom H. influenzae is likely to predominate (i.e., those who have received antibiotics in the previous 30 days, have ...

In addition, participants will be vaccinated against Haemophilus influenzae, depending on the local regulations and on the availability of this vaccine in the countries of study conduct. The ...