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Needle-free vaccine patch being developed by researchers to tackle Zika virusThe patch's simplicity, pain-free application, and stability at elevated temperatures make it a promising tool for vaccination in regions f...04 Dec, 2023, 08.55 AM IST- Simple-to-apply, needle-free vaccine patch developed against Zika infectionLimited global surveillance shows Zika virus is active in at least 89 countries and territories but there is no currently licensed vaccine,...01 Dec, 2023, 03.59 PM IST
- Don't panic, says Karnataka govt as Zika virus detected in Chikkaballapura distThe Karnataka Health Department has issued an advisory in response to the detection of the Zika virus in a mosquito species in Chikkaballap...03 Nov, 2023, 12.35 PM IST
- Six more Zika virus cases in UP's Kanpur, tally reaches 10The total number of Zika virus cases in the city has now touched 10. A report by King George's Medical University (KGMU) lab of Lucknow on ...01 Nov, 2021, 09.35 AM IST
- Zika virus case reported in India: Symptoms, treatment & other key things to knowZika virus is spread by Aedes aegypti — the same mosquito that is also responsible for causing dengue and chikungunya. The virus is conside...12 Jul, 2021, 09.44 AM IST
- Zika Virus Disease: Karnataka intensifies vector control measuresEnsuring availability of logistics such as adulticide and larvicide at all levels, up to villages, are among the intervention measures that...10 Jul, 2021, 03.02 PM IST
- First Zika virus case reported in KeralaOf the 19 samples sent from Thiruvananthapuram, 13 health workers, including doctors, are suspected to be positive for Zika, the minister s...09 Jul, 2021, 01.04 PM IST
- No need to panic, Zika outbreak under control: Health MinistryAccording to a Health Ministry official, 29 people have so far been tested positive for the disease in Rajasthan.09 Oct, 2018, 03.28 PM IST
- New tool to predict spread of Zika virusIn early 2015, a Zika virus outbreak in Brazil was soon followed by a high number of microcephaly cases, in which babies are born with abno...31 May, 2016, 02.58 PM IST
- Zika virus linked to serious eye problems in babiesIn three Brazilian infants with microcephaly, the researchers from Stanford University in the US and colleagues observed retinal lesions.25 May, 2016, 06.25 PM IST
- Health wrap: Zika virus - Doctors puzzled over severity of defect in babies; Australia to step up testing; Brazil Carnival roars despite scareWith so much happening in the world of health, we bring the major highlights.08 Feb, 2016, 01.13 PM IST
- Clip-on device may help protect against Zika virus: StudyThe device repels mosquitoes by releasing a vapour form of insecticide through a battery-powered fan, forming an insecticide "cloud".03 Feb, 2016, 02.22 PM IST
- Take preventive measures against Zika virus: WHOWHO urged Southeast Asian countries and India to strengthen surveillance and take preventive measures against Zika virus.03 Feb, 2016, 07.53 AM IST
- India beware: Zika now an international health emergencyWHO estimates there could be up to 4 million cases of Zika in the Americas in the next year, but no recommendations were made to restrict t...02 Feb, 2016, 06.42 AM IST
- Zero Zika virus cases in India: Union Health Minister J P NaddaStating that there is not a single case of Zika virus, suspected of causing serious birth defects, in India, the Centre said it will come o...01 Feb, 2016, 11.03 PM IST
- Asian countries urge sick travelers to report Zika symptomsZika virus is spreading rapidly in Latin America, and Asian governments have issued advisories in a bid to contain the spread of the diseas...30 Jan, 2016, 11.30 AM IST
- Centre forms technical group to monitor Zika virus situationWith Zika virus cases being reported from South America and the US, the Centre decided to constitute a technical group to monitor the situa...29 Jan, 2016, 08.31 PM IST
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