US health agency recommends updated COVID boosters, President Biden calls it "important" milestone

Sep 13, 2023

The US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday authorized, approved, and recommended everyone 6 months and older get an...

Omicron cases present in at least 15 US states

Dec 06, 2021

Washington [US], December 6 : At least 15 US states have confirmed the presence of COVID-19 variant, Omicron, said US Centers for Disease Control...

US CDC recommends pregnant women to take COVID-19 vaccine

Apr 25, 2021

Washington [US], April 25 : The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended pregnant women who are confused regarding coronavirus vaccination...

India receives 'Measles and Rubella Champion' award for disease prevention

Mar 08, 2024

India has been bestowed with the prestigious 'Measles and Rubella Champion Award' by the Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters...

US identifies first cases of monkeypox in children

Jul 23, 2022

Washington [US], July 23 : US has reported the first cases of monkeypox as two cases of the rare viral disease have been identified...

US confirms 9 monkeypox cases across 7 states

May 27, 2022

Washington [US], May 27 (ANI/Xinhua): The United States has confirmed nine monkeypox cases across seven states, said the US Centers for Disease Control and...