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Hepatitis affects millions of people worldwide, yet many cases remain undiagnosed. 🌎 In light of World Hepatitis Day July 28, let's stand together to raise awareness and take action against this group of infectious diseases. 🎗️ Now is the time to get tested and take action for early detection and treatment to ensure a healthier future for all. Together, we can make a difference. #EliminateHepatitis #HealthForAll #AwarenessSavesLives #EndHepatitis

Over a million deaths every year are caused by viral hepatitis. ‘World Hepatitis Day’ is observed every year on July 28 to raise awareness and highlight the causes, prevention and treatment of viral hepatitis. Let us prioritize our health and well-being and educate ourselves about this disease. Together let us help fulfill WHO’s goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. Read more about hepatitis here:  https://lnkd.in/ed6DV2d #madadgaarfoundation #worldhepatisday #worldhepatitisday2024 #hepatis #hepatisawareness #hepatitisprevention #awareness #madadaarfoundationhepatitisday

A new article in Emerging Infectious Diseases reports a 11.8% prevalence of Long COVID symptoms in persons infected with the Omicron BA.5 variant. This is concerning as Omicron has a typically less severe acute disease course. This may be due to its affinity for upper airway epithelial cells vs. lung cells in contrast to the Delta B. 617.2 strain. https://lnkd.in/gpD2_Di2

Physicians for Informed Consent are misleading on so many points, First, the quoted reference on CMI and avidity analyses showed minimal qualitative improvements in immune response after MMR3 receipt. it did not find compelling data to support a routine third dose of MMR vaccine outside of specific contexts, in light of 97% efficacy of the original 2 doses vaccine, the third dose may bring little value, but the issue might not be the third dose per se, but timing of such. Second, one should be aware that a second study provided contradictory data, especially in vaccinating with a third dose during an outbreak of measles, which showed the incremental effectiveness of such a third dose of MMR vaccine for mumps outbreak control (ref2), showing that Physicians for Informed Consent either cherry picks papers, misquotes them, misanalyses them, or simple don`t read them. Third by using a threshold level 4 times higher than what is accepted internationally, one that the first reference they misquoted confirms as totally wrong. The claim that half of the children have antibody titers below protective is also wrong, as Canadian data put such around 8% at best (ref2). Canadian Federal data from 2021 shows that 79 percent of children had two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine by their seventh birthday, down from 83 percent in 2019 and 87 percent in 2017. That suggests close to two in 10 children hadn't yet had their full set of shots — far from Canada's target of 95 percent coverage for that age group. "Right now we're underneath the level of immunization that we need to prevent onward transmission in Canada," said pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Charles Hui, who works with CHEO and the University of Ottawa. Another study on population immunity in Ontario, published in 2019, found nearly eight per cent of blood samples had antibody levels below the threshold needed to ward off a measles infection. This suggested that immunity in some age groups may be waning "despite high vaccine coverage." https://lnkd.in/gyuWyCzM https://lnkd.in/gtfe49i2 https://lnkd.in/gRagRnnz

COVID-19 can lead to social isolation and loneliness, and even now, in 2024, many immunocompromised patients may suffer from a lack of connection with loved ones. During #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we keep this population top of mind as we work to deliver protection from serious viral infectious diseases. #sociallytransmitteddisease #COVID19 #seekingmoreprotection

"As a global community, we are acutely aware of the vital role of public health and the profound impact that infectious diseases can have on individuals, families, and entire communities. This World Hepatitis Day, ASCP BOC is honored to stand alongside global organizations to elevate awareness about the critical importance of preventing, diagnosing, and treating viral hepatitis. For more information about World Hepatitis Day and how you can contribute to combating viral hepatitis, visit https://bit.ly/3i9mk7P. #WorldHepatitisDay #ASCPBOC #ASCPi"

With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness, the urgency for better prevention, diagnosis and treatment cannot be overstated. Did you know that hepatitis, the world’s second most deadly infectious disease, has five main strains: A, B, C, D, and E? Among these, hepatitis B and C are the most common, resulting in 1.3 million deaths and 2.2 million new infections annually. As nurses, we play a crucial role in combating this silent epidemic. Hepatitis can't wait for global awareness and action! It’s time to accelerate our efforts and make a difference in the fight against hepatitis. #linkedinnurses #health #hepatitis

Monkeypox Symptoms: Easy Guide to Spotting & Managing the Disease 🐵🩺 Learn how to identify and manage Monkeypox with this simple and informative guide. Stay informed and protect yourself! #Monkeypox #HealthAwareness #StaySafe #DiseasePrevention 🛡️💡 https://lnkd.in/dYkZrQ82

Thank you AFENET NG, indeed, the past two decades have been marked by unprecedented challenges in global health, with pandemics, antibiotic resistance, and emerging infectious diseases pushing healthcare systems to their limits. As we look to the future, the urgency of robust Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programs cannot be overstated. The next decade will likely bring even more challenges, but with well-implemented and adaptive IPC programs, we can mitigate the impact of infectious diseases and protect public health. Investing in these programs now is not just a necessity but an imperative for the future of global health. African Union Africa CDC The World Bank World Health Organization United Nations Foundation Mastercard Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation UHC2030 - Taking action for universal health coverage Muhammad Ali Pate Dr. Tunji Alausa

The Topic of the Day at EfthaliaCare is HERPES. In Nigeria where I'm from and reside, many people mistake cold sores as a sign of Malaria, meanwhile it's a viral disease. In today's post, I broke down this viral infection, HERPES - types, symptoms, transmission, prevention and treatment. Furthermore, I exposed and countered SIX common myths with factual information. You can read more in the links below. HERPES: AN OVERVIEW https://lnkd.in/egqQYPa7 THE TRUTH ABOUT HERPES: FACTS VS MYTHS https://lnkd.in/e6NM9EpY EfthaliaCare is a Health Promotion and Education Initiative I started in February as an avenue to educate communities about their health and various disease conditions. Posts are put up on X every weekday at 7 am. Follow EfthaliaCare on X (formerly Twitter) for more health content. https://x.com/EfthaliaCare #PublicHealth #EfthaliaCare #HealthPromotion #DigitalHealth #HealthContent #ContentWriting #Pharmacist