Tag: Dengue
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Don’t Let Mosquitoes Hitch a Ride Home After Your Holiday
Intro: A simple, essential travel health reminder As the National Day holiday winds down, many travelers look forward to getting back into a routine. But a quiet threat often rides along in luggage: mosquitoes, including Aedes species capable of spreading dengue fever and chikungunya. A few careful steps before, during, and after your trip can…
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Don’t Let Mosquitoes Hitch a Ride Home After Holiday
Don’t Let Mosquitoes Come Home With You As the National Day holiday winds down, travelers race to return to daily routines. But the trip home can come with unwanted passengers: mosquitoes. Uninvited guests—especially Aedes mosquitoes—can carry diseases like dengue fever and chikungunya. A few careful habits can drastically reduce the risk of bringing those pests—and…
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Tamil Nadu Dengue 2025: 15,796 Cases, 8 Deaths Reported
Overview: Dengue in Tamil Nadu in 2025 Tamil Nadu is facing a significant dengue challenge in 2025, with the state recording 15,796 confirmed cases and eight deaths so far this year, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian disclosed. While officials emphasise that the disease is currently under control, the year’s caseload already ranks among the highest in…
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Strength in Action: Pledging a Dengue-Free Future for Every Filipino
Strength in Action: Pledging a Dengue-Free Future for Every Filipino When rain falls and temperatures rise, the risk of dengue becomes a daily concern for families across the Philippines. Dengue prevention starts at home, with simple, repeatable actions that halt mosquito breeding and reduce the chance of infection. As the country faces a recent surge…
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Advocacy to Science: Measuring Longevity Metrics for Health
From Advocacy to Science: The Power of Measuring Health In a rapidly evolving health landscape, turning advocacy into credible science hinges on robust metrics. The latest discussions highlight how strategic measurement shapes policy, funding, and real-world interventions. A striking example comes from a charitable campaign where MAPFRE supports dogs trained to detect Type 1 diabetes,…
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Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Cuts Hospitalizations by 68% in Brazil Outbreak, Study Finds
Real-World Effectiveness of the Dengue Vaccine Qdenga During Brazil’s 2024 Outbreak A Brazilian study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases provides the first real-world evidence of Qdenga’s effectiveness after its approval. Conducted during the 2024 dengue surge in São Paulo, the research tracked outcomes among tens of thousands of adolescents and sheds light on how…
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Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Reduces Hospitalizations in Brazil
Overview During Brazil’s intense dengue surge in 2024, a tetravalent vaccine known as Qdenga was used in a real-world setting to protect adolescents. Researchers reported that vaccination reduced hospitalizations by up to 68% among those who contracted dengue, marking the first real-world evidence of Qdenga’s effectiveness after its authorization. The campaign unfolded against a backdrop…
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Dengue vaccine Qdenga reduces hospitalizations during Brazil’s 2024 outbreak
New real-world evidence from Brazil confirms Qdenga’s impact on dengue outcomes The Lancet Infectious Diseases published a pivotal study that marks the first real‑world assessment of Qdenga’s effectiveness after its approval. Conducted amid Brazil’s intense 2024 dengue surge, the observational research focused on adolescents in São Paulo, the epicenter of the outbreak, to understand how…
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Cocachacra Schools Lead Dengue Prevention Campaign
Campaign in Cocachacra Schools to Fight Dengue In the Cocachacra district of Arequipa, Peru, students from several educational institutions participated in a dengue prevention campaign organized by the Arequipa Regional Health Management and carried out by the Red de Salud Islay. The initiative aims to empower young people to become active agents of change in…
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School Campaign Strengthens the Dengue Fight in Cocachacra
Overview of the Campaign In Cocachacra, a collaborative effort between regional health authorities and local schools targets the dengue threat that often accompanies the rainy season. The initiative, led by the Gerencia Regional de Salud de Arequipa and supported by the Red de Salud Islay, seeks to empower young people with practical knowledge and hands-on…