Pathogens are being monitored and discussed now more than ever in an effort to prevent future plagues. And as space exploration continues to break the mold, the reality that NASA may find living microbes is becoming a real possibility. The unlikely scenario that they would find living microbes is already earth-shattering, but what if the microbes they find cause a pandemic on the planet?
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection that still manages to affect populations across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that anywhere between 11-20 million people get infected each year. There are currently two vaccines available to help prevent typhoid fever. One is administered orally, while the other is an injection. Despite both vaccines being available, they do have age requirements and require booster follow-ups. A recent study has shown promising results of a pediatric typhoid vaccine holding its effectiveness for up to 3 years.
In this day and age, we always have our phones with us, especially when we travel. Your phone can do a lot of amazing things. But there are applications out there for those traveling internationally that can help with all different kinds of things. From finding accommodations to the best trails to hike, and even where to eat and how to manage your money, there’s an app for that.
Vaccines are responsible for the extinction of childhood diseases that plagued the world in early times. Diseases like diphtheria were once considered the plague for children. These diseases were responsible for millions of child deaths worldwide until the 1920s and 30s when widespread vaccination became integrated into healthcare.
If you are looking for a new destination for relaxation and exploration, Hawaii is an excellent choice. Before heading anywhere, it is always beneficial to prepare a packing list to remember important items. Whether you are staying in Hawaii for a weekend or two weeks, here are some essentials you need for your trip to Hawaii.
With the increased demand for vaccines, you may be wondering how much a vaccine costs to develop. Many factors affect the development and cost of a new vaccine. For example, research and development, clinical trials, and unsuccessful vaccine prototypes.
In 1980, the WHO declared smallpox eradicated. But before they did so, Rahima Banu, a toddler in Bangladesh, was the last smallpox patient.
Traveling is an exciting experience that allows you to explore new places and make unforgettable memories. However, it is important to take care of your health while on the road. One way to ensure your well-being is by keeping important health documents with you at all times.
For years, how tuberculosis (TB) came to be in the Americas was somewhat of a mystery. But in the 1990s, an anthropologist named Felipe Cárdenas-Arroyo discovered the bones from a collection of human vertebrae that held an answer to the mystery.
Although currently faced with much more than just disease, Ukraine is suffering from an HIV epidemic.
But it’s not just HIV that is infecting Ukrainians. With an estimated 240,000 cases of HIV-positive cases since 2021, the country is also battling tuberculosis (TB), having the highest rates of the disease in the world, according to Foreign Policy.
With both of these diseases infecting thousands of Ukrainians, it doesn’t help that they can be simultaneously present in a single patient. One of the leading causes of death for patients suffering from HIV is TB.
