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In 1796, an English surgeon noticed that milkmaids rarely got smallpox, and the vaccination changed the worldEdward Jenner pioneered the smallpox vaccine in the late 1700s. He noticed milkmaids, who contracted cowpox, were immune to smallpox. Jenne...02 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST- 90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- Ebola vaccine update: Russia claims a breakthrough; Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India aim to begin trial in 3 monthsA new Ebola vaccine developed by Russian scientists shows promise against the current outbreak strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...27 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Forget Hantavirus and Ebola, this deadly virus has killed over 500, mostly children, in India's neighbouring country. Check signs and symptomsA severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 lives, predominantly young children, with over 60,000 suspected cases reported...26 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
- Singapore reports nearly 60% surge in weekly new COVID-19 casesSingapore recorded a significant rise in COVID-19 cases. New infections jumped by over 58 percent in a week. Hospital admissions also saw a...21 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Australia’s diphtheria outbreak deepens amid investigation into suspected first deathAustralia is grappling with a significant diphtheria outbreak, with cases spreading across multiple states and a suspected first death unde...19 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
- Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: What is Andes strain? Symptoms, mortality rate, treatment, vaccines and all details you need to knowHantavirus Andes strain update: A deadly Andes strain hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths...07 May, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
- Moderna first-quarter revenue jumps on strong overseas COVID vaccine salesModerna's first-quarter revenue surpassed estimates, driven by strong international COVID-19 vaccine sales. The company forecasts lower-tha...02 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
- Today in US history on April 12: From the outbreak of civil war to civil rights, public health breakthroughs, and the dawn of the space shuttle eraApril 12th holds significant weight in American history. It witnessed the start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter in 1861. President Franklin...12 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- BA.3.2 Cicada COVID Variant symptoms: How is it different from previous COVID strains, should you be worried?New Covid variant 2026 Cicada symptoms: The highly mutated new BA.3.2 Cicada COVID Variant has now spread to at least 23 countries, sparkin...31 Mar, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- ‘Cicada’ Covid variant with 75 mutations is spreading: What it means for youCicada Covid Variant Symptoms: A new COVID variant with 70-75 spike protein mutations has been detected. The new virus can potentially evad...31 Mar, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- US Stocks: ImmunityBio shares drop 20% on FDA warning letter over cancer therapy claims in adShares of ImmunityBio fell 20% on Tuesday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter that said a television advert...24 Mar, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
- Breakthrough infections generate strong immunity to COVID-19 variants, according to studyThe study found that antibodies measured in blood samples of breakthrough cases were both more abundant and much more effective -- as much ...17 Dec, 2021, 04.10 PM IST
- Omicron will be in major cities but with mild symptoms: Former CSIR institute Chief"The results indicate that the hybrid immunity will be effective against the new variant, Director of Tata Institute for Genetics and Socie...05 Dec, 2021, 08.24 AM IST
- Moderna Covid vaccine produces lasting immune response: StudyThe study also finds strong immune memory lasting in all age groups tested, including in people over age 70.15 Sep, 2021, 05.15 PM IST
- Delta variant makes it even more important to get a COVID-19 vaccine, even if you've already had the coronavirusA person can develop immunity - the ability to resist infection - in two ways: either after being infected with a virus or by getting vacci...14 Jul, 2021, 09.29 AM IST
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