Monkeypox

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Monkeypox Cases Around World Cross 1,000; US CDC Urges People To Take Extra Measures

The number of cases of monkeypox in the world has crossed 1,000, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Monkeypox has been reported in 29 countries. In response to the increasing number of cases, CDC raised its alert to level 2, advising individuals to "practice enhanced precautions." Officials believe monkeypox virus may be airborne for "short distances," therefore people in close proximity have been encouraged to wear… read-more

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 - 01:42 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Monkeypox, US CDC, measures, Airborne, virus

Courtesy: Free Press Journal

Covid-19 Vaccine

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US FDA Limits Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine Amid TSS Risk

The US Food and Drug Administration limits the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and declared it amid the risk of life-threatening blood clots ( Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome). The USFDA said, over 18 million people could have TTS risk. Johnson & Johnson was authorized for emergency use in February 2021. TTS cases begin one or two weeks after vaccination, taking the tally of TTS cases to 60 in March 2022.

Fri, 06 May 2022 - 12:30 PM / by SARANNYA ACHARYA

Tags: US Food and Drug Administration, Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine, US CDC, life-threatening blood clots, Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome

Courtesy: aninews