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Michael Head, The Conversation
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Measles became a bigger ‘threat’ to the world while it was focused on Covid-19
Nearly 40 million children missed at least one measles vaccine dose in 2021.
Michael Head, The Conversation
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Monkeypox: Everthing you need to know about the viral outbreak in Europe and UK
Patients typically develop a fever, a distinctive rash and blisters.
Michael Head, The Conversation
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In North Korea, Covid-19 is threatening a humanitarian catastrophe
The country, which has a population of roughly 2.6 crore people, may be facing a very sizeable and rapidly-spreading outbreak of the Omicron variant.
Michael Head, The Conversation
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‘Viduthalai Part 1’ review: A blistering portrayal of power run amok
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Is ‘glass skin’ achievable? A dermatologist answers this and other skincare questions in a new book
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World’s ‘grumpiest cat’ found taking refuge on the world’s highest mountain
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The dark side of wind energy along Gujarat’s coast
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Fiction: An influencer-mummy is found dead in a lake. What mysteries does her death hide?
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After India, which countries could see a big rise in Covid-19 cases?
The next outbreak may prove difficult to spot. But it will be a result of a slow vaccine rollout and susceptible populations mixing freely.
Michael Head, The Conversation
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From US to EU, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is having a rollercoaster ride
Whatever the setbacks, the latest phase 3 trial data from the US provide further evidence that the vaccine is safe and that it works in older people.
Michael Head, The Conversation
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Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a global game-changer even with 70% efficiency in initial trials
Despite the vaccine having lower overall effectiveness than the Pfizer or Moderna candidates, there are other success factors to consider.
Michael Head, The Conversation
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Watch: Policemen help elderly man collect spilled grains after the sack fell off his motorcycle
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Watch: Traffic constable’s dog rides on motorbike in watermelon-shell helmet to raise awareness
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Watch: Toddler shoots basketball through hoop behind his back, stuns father and brother
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Watch: Mumbai’s Gateway of India is the backdrop for Christian Dior fashion show
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Watch: Rescuers pull out devotees who fell into Indore temple stepwell after the roof collapsed