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2 months ago

Truth about the 'crunchy mums': They reject vaccines, homeschool and let their children go barefoot... and say they're doing a better job than most modern mums

On a recent trip to her local playground, Kiera Jennings's seven-year-old son ran over to her, upset that the other boys were playing roughly and talking about a computer game he'd never heard of. Kiera knows that her choices 'may be alternative, but they're all made with my son's interests at heart' One mother reports that she fears her partner …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Is distrust in politics linked to falling vaccination rates?

The Independent

At a time of intense pressure on the NHS, falling rates of vaccination for whooping cough and measles, mumps and rubella have alarmed the UK Health Security Agency. With the relaxation of these rules, the “overdue” whopping cough peak seems to have arrived – and the impact of the pandemic also means there is reduced immunity to whooping cough in …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune hospitals witness surge in mumps cases

Hindustan Times

City hospitals have seen a rise in mumps cases, an acute viral infection that affects children. Dr Prashant Udavant, consultant paediatrician at Ruby Hall Clinic, said that mumps cases have increased with five to six cases being reported daily and once schools start the number will further increase. Dr Rajesh Dighe, city immunisation officer, Pune Municipal Corporation, said, “The mumps …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumps cases rise in Delhi, NCR: Watch out for these top symptoms; preventive tips

Hindustan Times

After an outbreak in Kerala, mumps cases are now on rise in Delhi, NCR and mostly affecting children from the age group of 6-7 years. Delhi Mumps outbreak: Early signs that people shouldn’t take lightly include fever, headache, and fatigue as they progress to painful swelling of the salivary glands. Mumps become apparent approximately two weeks post-infection, with subsequent progression …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumps Outbreak in Delhi NCR: Know causes, symptoms and preventive measures

India TV News

There has been a noticeable increase in mumps cases in Delhi and the neighbouring areas in recent weeks, which has alarmed locals and public health experts. While the virus seems to be spreading in Delhi NCR, there has been an increase in pediatric mumps cases in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, and Maharashtra in recent months. According to Dr Jatin Ahuja, …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

What is Osteoarthritis? Know causes, symptoms, treatment and more about this joint disease

India TV News

Osteoarthritis, often abbreviated as OA, is a prevalent joint disease affecting millions worldwide. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterised by the breakdown of cartilage, the tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Treatment for Osteoarthritis While there is currently no cure for osteoarthritis, several treatment options can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life: Medications: …

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9 months ago

Increased interest in measles vaccination nationwide after Eindhoven outbreak

NL Times

GGDs throughout the Netherlands have been receiving more questions about the MMR vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella since the measles outbreak in the Eindhoven region, NOS reports after surveying nine of the 25 regional health services. The GGDs in Twente, Groningen, and Amsterdam said they receive “some more questions than typical.” Several GGDs report that parents often ask whether …

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9 months ago

Pharma: the good, the bad and the ugly

The Hindu

It has turned out to be a pharma week of sorts, in some ways unexpectedly so. The Department of Pharmaceuticals issued the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices 2024 on March 13, specifying the rules of the use of the words “safe’’ and “new’’ for drugs, and stated that medical representatives must not employ any inducement or subterfuge to gain …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Mumps outbreak in Kerala: Symptoms, treatment, prevention

India Today

Kerala has witnessed a mumps outbreak with 190 cases reported on a single day. SYMPTOMS FOR MUMPS This acute disease presents as a fever followed by painful swelling of both areas around the ears. Mumps presents as a fever followed by painful swelling of both areas around the ears. Most treatment options cater to relieving symptoms like drinking lots of …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Mumps: Kerala witness 190 cases in a day, know what are the causes, symptoms, treatment and more

India TV News

A mumps outbreak is currently underway in Kerala, with the state recording 190 cases in a single day on March 10, Sunday. Let us know all about this viral illness: Mumps: Causes According to Dr. Suresh Kumar Panuganti, Lead Consultant-Pediatric Critical Care and Pediatrics, at Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, mumps is caused by the mumps virus, which is spread through respiratory …

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10 months, 1 week ago

84 kids infected with mumps in Belagavi district

Hindustan Times

Belagavi: Savadatti Yallamma town of Belagavi district has become the latest to report an outbreak of Parotitis, commonly known as mumps. Infected children are getting treated at primary health centres and hospitals in villages and Savadatti town “The children are being treated at primary health centres and hospitals in villages and Savadatti town,” said Savadatti health officer Dr Sripad Sabnis. …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you’re exposed

LA Times

The best way to prevent measles infection is by getting the MMR vaccine, which covers measles, mumps and rubella, experts say. A recently arrived traveler at Los Angeles International Airport is the source of the first case of measles in L.A. County since 2020. L.A. public health officials are notifying Turkish Airlines passengers who sat close to this flier about …

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11 months ago

Measles outbreak in England, most cases in children: What UK health agency said

Hindustan Times

UK's public health agency warned that an outbreak of measles in England could spread to other towns and cities if action is not taken to boost vaccinations. The UK Health Security Agency declared a national incident- a signal for a growing public health risk- as it said that 216 confirmed cases and 103 probable cases in the West Midlands were …

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11 months, 1 week ago

England's measles hotspots revealed in interactive map

Daily Mail

Unvaccinated children in the West Midlands are being forced to isolate for up to three weeks amid the region's biggest measles outbreak since the 1990s. Birmingham Children's Hospital has In a letter to parents, Birmingham City Council warned that pupils who have not had the vaccine — given to children aged one, followed by a second dose at three years …

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1 year ago

Masks, social distancing back on as schools fear Covid-19 disruption

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Safety precautions to combat the spread of Coronavirus are being reinforced at many educational institutions following reports of a spike in cases in Kerala and Karnataka, while five new infections in Hyderabad took the count of active cases to 14. Authorities are issuing advisories urging students and staff to practice social distancing, ensure mask discipline, avoid group gatherings, undergo …

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1 year ago

Mumps: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Diagnosis and Prevention

The Quint

The hallmark sign of mumps is the swelling of one or both parotid glands, resulting in a characteristic "chipmunk cheek" appearance. Diagnosing mumps involves clinical evaluation and laboratory tests, with a healthcare professional assessing symptoms and examining jaw swelling. Confirmation may require a blood test or saliva sample analysis to detect the mumps virus. There is no specific antiviral treatment …

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1 year ago

Mums Outbreak: Causes, symptoms, prevention tips and treatment

India TV News

A mumps outbreak has recently been reported in several states across the country, causing concern among public health officials. Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects the salivary glands, causing swelling and pain in the face and neck. When India TV asked Dr D. Srikanth, Senior Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, about the recent mumps …

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1 year ago

Mumps outbreak: Worrying symptoms to watch out for, preventive tips

Hindustan Times

Mumps cases in children are on rise in the states of Maharashtra, Hyderabad and Telangana which has become a cause of concern for parents. While data on India's mumps burden is limited, studies like the one on children under 5 paint a worrying picture, low seropositivity, declining antibody levels, and even susceptibility among vaccinated individuals. Symptoms of mumps to watch …

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1 year, 2 months ago

MMR vaccine potentially effective against measles, mumps and now, Covid

India Today

A measles-mumps-rubella vaccine could be enhanced such that that it makes one immune to multiple variant strains of the Covid-causing virus, new research in animals suggests. The resulting new vaccine could then confer immunity against measles, mumps and COVID-19, report scientists at The Ohio State University, US, calling it the "MMS" vaccine candidate - for Measles, Mumps and SARS-CoV-2. Thus, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Proportion of children who have received key vaccinations, by local area

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Percentage of children in 2022/23 who had received their …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Social media posts misconstrue the efficacy of vaccines for flu, measles, mumps and rubella

Associated Press

CLAIM: Vaccines for the flu, measles, mumps and rubella were developed decades ago, yet the diseases haven’t been eradicated, proving that the immunizations don’t work. Mumps hasn’t been as thoroughly eliminated in the country as those two diseases because the vaccine’s protection wanes over time and isn’t lifetime, as it is with measles and rubella, says William Schaffner, a spokesperson …

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1 year, 4 months ago

America's antivaxx crisis laid bare: A QUARTER believe MMR shot causes autism and a THIRD think the Covid vaccines killed thousands, poll finds

Daily Mail

The Kaiser Family Foundation surveyed 2,007 adults in an online poll this year America's growing anti-vaxx crisis has been laid bare in a national poll that shows huge chunks of the country believe in conspiracy theories about safe shots. The Kaiser Family Foundation poll also found that a third of adults believe that the Covid shots caused thousands of sudden …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Factors leading to infertility in men and women

Hindustan Times

The cases of infertility are rising at an alarming rate in India but sweat not as we explain to you some of the causes of it and in case you are having any problems, it will be imperative for you to speak to a fertility consultant and seek timely intervention to be able to conceive. There are certain factors that …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Kentucky officials fear measles outbreak at spiritual revival

Raw Story

Kentucky health officials have warned people who attended a large "spiritual revival" to be on the lookout for any measles symptoms after an unvaccinated participant came down with the disease. “Anyone who attended the revival" at Asbury University in the town of Wilmore on Feb. 18 "may have been exposed to measles,” Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department …

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Truth about the 'crunchy mums': They reject vaccines, homeschool and let their children go barefoot... and say they're doing a better job than most modern mums

Is distrust in politics linked to falling vaccination rates?

Pune hospitals witness surge in mumps cases

Mumps cases rise in Delhi, NCR: Watch out for these top symptoms; preventive tips

Mumps Outbreak in Delhi NCR: Know causes, symptoms and preventive measures

What is Osteoarthritis? Know causes, symptoms, treatment and more about this joint disease

Increased interest in measles vaccination nationwide after Eindhoven outbreak

Pharma: the good, the bad and the ugly

Mumps outbreak in Kerala: Symptoms, treatment, prevention

Mumps: Kerala witness 190 cases in a day, know what are the causes, symptoms, treatment and more

84 kids infected with mumps in Belagavi district

L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you’re exposed

Measles outbreak in England, most cases in children: What UK health agency said

England's measles hotspots revealed in interactive map

Masks, social distancing back on as schools fear Covid-19 disruption

Mumps: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Diagnosis and Prevention

Mums Outbreak: Causes, symptoms, prevention tips and treatment

Mumps outbreak: Worrying symptoms to watch out for, preventive tips

MMR vaccine potentially effective against measles, mumps and now, Covid

Proportion of children who have received key vaccinations, by local area

Social media posts misconstrue the efficacy of vaccines for flu, measles, mumps and rubella

America's antivaxx crisis laid bare: A QUARTER believe MMR shot causes autism and a THIRD think the Covid vaccines killed thousands, poll finds

Factors leading to infertility in men and women

Kentucky officials fear measles outbreak at spiritual revival