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Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations
2 days, 18 hours ago

Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations

The Hindu  

The health wing of the Kalamassery municipality issued notices to six eateries after inspections held on Saturday revealed violations of food safety norms amid the spike in Hepatitis A cases, especially in three wards that include Peringazha, HMT Estate and Kurupra. The health inspectors inspected 11 eateries to check violations of hygiene and food safety norms. Salma Aboobacker, deputy chairperson …

Health department issues alert against Hepatitis A in Kozhikode
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Health department issues alert against Hepatitis A in Kozhikode

The Hindu  

The Health department has issued an alert in Kozhikode in the wake of around 150 cases of Hepatitis A being reported from different parts of the district this month. In a press release on Tuesday, District Medical Officer N. Rajendran said that ensuring hygienic practices would go a long way in controlling the infection. People who consume unsafe/unhygienic water and …

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Truth about viral hepatitis: Facts, myths and stigma
7 months, 1 week ago

Truth about viral hepatitis: Facts, myths and stigma

Hindustan Times  

The liver is responsible for removing toxins from the blood, storing vitamins and hormone production but viral hepatitis tends to disrupt the function of the liver owing to which one can encounter various problems. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ameet Mandot, Head - Department of Adult Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Gleneagles Hospital in Mumbai's Parel, shared, “The …

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Hepatitis A outbreaks bring back focus on vaccination in Kerala
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hepatitis A outbreaks bring back focus on vaccination in Kerala

The Hindu  

Increasing incidence of viral hepatitis A outbreaks in Kerala due to contaminated water sources, unsafe handling of food or poor hand hygiene of food handlers, has once again reopened the discussion whether the State needs to introduce universal Hep A vaccination. However, in Kerala, which boasts of better sanitation, good hygiene and standard of living, exposure to hepatitis A happens …

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Beware of Hepatitis A in monsoon; check out these warning signs and symptoms, prevention tips
1 year, 5 months ago

Beware of Hepatitis A in monsoon; check out these warning signs and symptoms, prevention tips

Hindustan Times  

Monsoon can whet your appetite for street food which is often fried, spicy, and also unhygienic; from the use of unsafe water, reused oil to pollution, there are many factors that could play havoc with your digestive health. Considering rainy weather also raises risk of microbial infections due to high humidity, one needs to make sure they are buying food …

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Monsoon health tips: Know about anti-viral vaccines for flu, typhoid, mosquitoes
2 years, 6 months ago

Monsoon health tips: Know about anti-viral vaccines for flu, typhoid, mosquitoes

Hindustan Times  

The monsoon season brings with it a refreshing break from the heat for both young and old, with children running in the rain, splashing in puddles, making paper boats and the whole family enjoying piping hot snacks and tea while relishing the scent of the first showers. The downside to this rainy season is that it brings with several communicable …

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World Liver Day 2021: Symptoms of Liver Disease and Ways to Keep it Healthy
3 years, 8 months ago

World Liver Day 2021: Symptoms of Liver Disease and Ways to Keep it Healthy

News 18  

In a bid to spread awareness about liver related diseases, World Liver Day is observed on April 19, every year. Liver disease doesn’t always cause noticeable signs and symptoms but over time, the conditions can lead to liver failure. If signs and symptoms of liver disease do occur, the may include – loss of appetite, dark urine colour, swelling in …

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Pfizer Again Modifies Protocol for Coronavirus Vaccine Study, Includes More Young Participants
4 years, 2 months ago

Pfizer Again Modifies Protocol for Coronavirus Vaccine Study, Includes More Young Participants

News 18  

Drugmaker Pfizer has again modified the protocol for its late-stage study of its vaccine against the new coronavirus, this time to include more young participants. The company said on Monday that it’s received permission from the Food and Drug Administration to include adolescents aged 12 through 15 in its global COVID-19 vaccine study. New York-based Pfizer originally planned for 30,000 …

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Blood, stool most common ways hepatitis viruses spread among humans; all you need to know
4 years, 4 months ago

Blood, stool most common ways hepatitis viruses spread among humans; all you need to know

Firstpost  

On World Hepatitis Day, observed every year on 28 July, let’s discuss the five main types of hepatitis viruses and the risk factors associated with each of them According to WHO, Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. On World Hepatitis Day, observed every year on 28 July, let’s discuss the five main types of hepatitis viruses or diseases and …

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