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Hepatitis E outbreak kills 25 in Niger refugee camp

Hepatitis E outbreak kills 25 in Niger refugee camp

Bad water and hygiene have led to an epidemic of hepatitis E that has killed 25 people over several months in a refugee camp in Diffa, a region in southeast Niger, Medecins sans frontieres said Wednesday. “The current hepatitis E epidemic is closely linked to a lack of water, hygiene infrastructure and sanitation,” said MSF […]

April 26, 2017 | By | Reply More
Zika illnesses are mild at worst in US teens, young children

Zika illnesses are mild at worst in US teens, young children

Oct 02, – Zika infection during pregnancy can cause severe brain-related birth defects. But the report seems to confirm health officials’ belief that infections after birth in children are similar to infections in adults— most people don’t feel sick, and some develop only mild symptoms like fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes. A first […]

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Doctor Says, It’s Not Too Soon to Get Your Flu Shot

Doctor Says, It’s Not Too Soon to Get Your Flu Shot

Sep 25, –  This season’s vaccine protects against 4 types of flu virus,  flu vaccine is now available  and Americans should get their flu shot as soon as possible, an expert says. “Contrary to some beliefs, getting the flu shot in September is a good thing and will offer protection for the entirety of the […]

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Severe Flu Season Causes Big Rise in Child Deaths

Severe Flu Season Causes Big Rise in Child Deaths

June 14, – This past flu season started earlier, peaked earlier and led to more adult hospitalizations and child deaths than most flu seasons, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. The predominant strain of flu circulating in 2012-13 — H3N2 — made the illness deadlier for children, explained Lynnette Brammer, an epidemiologist with the CDC. “With […]

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For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help prevent Babies’ Lungs

For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help prevent Babies’ Lungs

May 8, – Pregnant women are advised not to smoke because it can harm the baby’s lungs and lead to problems such as wheezing and asthma. But if a pregnant woman can’t quit smoking, taking vitamin C may help protect their baby’s lungs, researchers found. Vitamin C may help prevent lung problems in babies born […]

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FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs

FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs

May 7, – The new warning will be included on the labels of medicines that contain valproate. These medicines already carry a boxed warning about fetal risk, including birth defects. Valproate products include valproate sodium (Depacon); divalproex sodium (Depakote, Depakote CP, and Depakote ER); valproic acid (Depakene and Stavzor); and their generic versions. Pregnant women […]

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