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Mpox or monkeypox: 5 misconceptions about this virus

n in Europe is not considered alarming by health authorities. According to the press release from the Pasteur Institute on August 19, 2024, this new virus is rapidly mutating and the number of monkeypox cases is increasing rapidly in Africa. But Europe remains relatively spared. Experts deem it ve ...

26
Aug
2024

Monkeypox: should we be concerned?

uation If you're hearing a lot about monkeypox or monkeypox right now, it's because doctors are facing a novel situation. This is the first time this virus has appeared in non-endemic countries in Europe and North America. This disease is a zoonosis, that is, a virus transmitted from animals to h ...

06
June
2022

Covid-19: is the 5th wave really the last one?

The virus is expected to decrease in intensity in the coming weeks Professor Alain Fischer, who chairs the Orientation Council for Vaccine Strategy in France, said in the Express on January 15, 2022: 'a period of calm should open before us.' If some experts are confident and optimistic about the ...

17
Jan
2022

Covid: Is vaccination of children being considered in France?

Are children less affected by the virus? Contrary to what is sometimes imagined, the current upsurge in infections in France does not spare minors and children under 12. Since the start of the All Saints' Day holidays, the Covid virus and its delta variant (which is more contagious) have been sp ...

22
Nov
2021

Prevention of bronchiolitis: adopt the right reflexes

1- Wash your hands regularly The main virus responsible for bronchiolitis in babies is respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. While in healthy adults and children, RSV infection manifests itself as the symptoms of a common cold, in an infant or child with a chronic illness, this virus can cause mor ...

06
Dec
2021

Bronchiolitis: soon a vaccine for babies and seniors.

Several vaccines against bronchiolitis approved in Europe. The bronchiolitis virus is a common respiratory virus in babies and the elderly. It affects 90% of young children before the age of 24 months and can lead to hospitalizations and even deaths. The development of a vaccine against this virus ...

24
July
2023

Covid: 5 things to know about the BA2 variant

the new variant currently circulating in our country is called BA2. BA2 is a sub-variant of Omicron, which was itself a variant of Sars-Cov 2, the virus that caused Covid-19. Contrary to what we sometimes hear, BA2 is not a direct descendant of Omicron BA1, but a cousin lineage. If you have ...

31
Mar
2022

Treating a Cold: Tips and Tricks

fever. Contrary to a fairly widespread belief, cold or temperature changes are not the cause of winter epidemics, as this illness is simply caused by a virus. Nearly two hundred different viruses, all of which are extremely contagious, can cause a cold. Children are most exposed to complications ...

18
Sep
2007

An algorithm to predict the spread of disease

eeve: access to global airline ticketing data that can help predict where and when infected residents will head next. It correctly predicted that the virus would move from Wuhan to Bangkok, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo within days of its initial appearance. Khan, who worked as an infectious disease sp ...

30
Jan
2020

Vaccination against the human papillomavirus in middle school in 5 questions

What is the papillomavirus? The word "papillomavirus" refers not to one, but several very common viruses. There are over 150 types in total. These viruses infect the skin and mucous membranes, primarily through sexual contact. They are transmitted through contact from the first sexual relations an ...

18
Sep
2023

Covid-19 vaccination: in what cases should one get vaccinated?

The Ministry of Health specifies that vaccines are available in sufficient quantities and that they are effective against the original strain of the virus and other variants, including the sub-variant currently circulating the most in France. 2- Is it really useful to get vaccinated? After receivin ...

26
Sep
2023

Gastroenteritis: symptoms and remedies

Symptoms of gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis (not to be confused with stomach flu) is an inflammatory infection usually caused by bacteria or a virus. The symptoms of the disease, which can vary from person to person, are diarrhea often accompanied by vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache, and fev ...

14
Oct
2008

Covid 19: Understanding the new measures in 5 questions

conclusions of the scientific authorities and in particular the High Authority of Health, this recall allows to obtain an optimal immunity against the virus of Covid 19 and its Delta variant. 3- What happens if you don't get your booster dose? To encourage as many French people as possible to g ...

26
Nov
2021

Pregnancy: what is the prenatal check-up?

r pregnant women, in particular a blood test to detect : - infections that can cause fetal malformations such as rubella or toxoplasmosis - viruses and bacteria that can contaminate the fetus such as syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B and C. To note: regarding the Covid-19 virus, vaccination ...

09
June
2022

Black Friday: how to avoid scams?

phishing by email, SMS or phone can have dramatic consequences such as the theft of your personal and banking data or the attack of your device by a virus or ransomware. 5- Beware of delivery and after-sales service scams During promotional operations such as Black Friday, another type of scam ...

14
Nov
2022

Unusual: 3 good sides of mosquitoes.

bite is a vector for serious and sometimes deadly diseases. The tiger mosquito in particular is responsible for the transmission of several pathogens: • Zika virus • Dengue virus • Chikungunya virus As for other species, they can transmit malaria and yellow fever in tropical reg ...

04
Aug
2023

Sick on vacation: understanding leisure sickness in 5 questions

and its immune defenses weaken. A sudden change in rhythm is enough to cause the immune system to drop. Result: the body can no longer resist the first virus it encounters, and the person falls ill. 3- Is leisure sickness common? Do you despair of never being in shape during the first week of your a ...

25
July
2024