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Capitol Hill Fox That Bit 9 People Tests Positive for Rabies

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Capitol Hill Fox That Bit 9 People Tests Positive for Rabies

April 7, 2022 – A red fox responsible for biting at least nine people on Capitol Hill tested positive for rabies, according to the District of Columbia Department of Health. The animal, which was captured early this week by Capitol Hill police, was euthanized Wednesday, a procedure that is required under Washington, DC, law for … Read more

Covid-19: Pandemic disrupted routine vaccinations for children, experts warn of future outbreaks, deaths

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Covid-19: Pandemic disrupted routine vaccinations for children, experts warn of future outbreaks, deaths

Measles, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are four vaccine-preventable childhood diseases that immunisation programmes target. (Picture courtesy: IE) A whopping 30.38 million children are believed to have missed their first vaccine against diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus in 2020 against 14.03 million children in 2019, according to a new report. This implies an additional … Read more