influenza vaccine Stories
Kenya is facing a dire vaccine shortage, with stock levels expected to be depleted by June 2025, placing millions of children at risk of preventable d...
Fluorosis is caused by excessive fluoride intake during early childhood when permanent teeth are still developing.
Flu vaccines have been used safely for over 60 years, with annual immunisation recommended to maintain protection.
The flu is characterised by body weakness, dry coughs, headache, sore throat, fatigue, running nose, shortness of breath fevers and lack of appetite.
Most health-related social media posts from top influencers are misleading, lack medical evidence and are biased by financial backing, a new study sho...
While Teflon itself is not inherently toxic, research suggests that at high temperatures, it can release harmful chemicals that may pose health risks,...
Strengthening these preventive and treatment measures remains crucial in reducing the devastating impact of pneumonia on children in Kenya and across...
The CDC said the patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host...
California, the most populous state, declared an emergency over the H5N1 virus as it spread more widely in dairy herds and after it has infected dozen...
Starting January 1, 2026, the importation of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) gases will be prohibited.
All healthcare practitioners and dispensing pharmacies directed to immediately stop the use and sale of the batch.
The new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.
Calcite and fluoride minerals are used in building and construction and are key ingredients in cement production, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical...
Avian influenza viruses pose a serious public health risk because they are commonly found in animals and have the potential to cause a future pandemic...
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted significant rainfall and cool weather conditions over several regions, including Nairobi, in the co...
The partnership aims to leverage the influencers' widespread reach to draw more visitors and drive growth in the tourism sector.
Mexico's Health Ministry also said in a statement the source of infection had not been identified.
The global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2021 imposed a ban that severely impacted Kenya's poultry industry, hindering access to a...
President Ruto has already received recognition for his climate change efforts from Time Magazine last year, and the New African magazine named him on...
In many cases, the disease is mild, with symptoms such as chills, fever, and exhaustion; nevertheless, it can also spread through asymptomatic infecti...
