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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
📹 Fluminense cruise past Once Caldas, reach Sudamericana last 16
Fluminense did what was expected of them on Thursday night (29) in front of 33,688 fans. And advanced directly to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, earning $600,000 (R$ 3.4 million) in prize money. Advertisement Thanks to goals from Martinelli and Serna, they beat Once Caldas 2-0 at the Maracanã. Taking the lead from the Colombian team in Group F. Which eliminated two matches in the already tight schedule against a Libertadores team. Check out the best moments of the match below (Available only in Brazil) Tricolor advantage The clock had not yet reached two minutes when Martinelli, with his left foot, opened the scoring. Fluminense controlled the actions, dictated the pace of the game. Almost celebrated a penalty in Serna, but the VAR made the referee change his mind. Once Caldas only posed a real threat once before halftime, with Mateo García. Advertisement It was up to the insistent Serna to beat Aguirre high to increase the tricolor advantage (34'). Once Caldas tries and Flu controls The Colombian team needed a comeback to return to being the leader. And had moments when they had more possession and volume of play. But without creating real scoring chances. Renato made the imagined changes. Flu did not show the same lethality seen before halftime, but was safe without the ball. And celebrated the spot in the round of 16 in their farewell to the fans before the World Cup. 📊 Situation in the key and schedule 📅 Fluminense reached 13 points, leaving Once Caldas with 12. Advertisement It was the only Brazilian team to advance directly to the round of 16 of the Sudamericana. And had the fourth-best campaign in the group stage. Will find out on the second (2) which crossover of the playoffs will yield their rival in that phase. Returns to focus on the Brasileirão. Will travel to Porto Alegre to face Internacional on Sunday (1st). Game for the 11th round of the competition. Their last commitment before thinking exclusively about the Super World Cup. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 PABLO PORCIUNCULA - AFP or licensors
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Haryana Health Department issues advisory to combat rising COVID-19 cases; 24 cases reported this month
Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in Haryana, the State Health Department issued a 10-point advisory reiterating the need to remain vigilant, and ensure effective preparedness. Six fresh cases were reported on Wednesday, taking the total number of patients in the State to 24 this month so far. A total of 78 samples were taken on Wednesday. The number of active cases is 14, and no death has been reported so far. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, after a meeting with the senior Health officials in Chandigarh, said there was no need to panic and the State was prepared to deal with any situation. The advisory, issued by Director General (Health) Manish Bansal, to the Civil Surgeons, directs them to set up Flu corners and ensure health preparedness in terms of availability of beds, isolation beds, oxygen, antibiotics and other drugs. It emphasises the need to sensitise and re-orient health staff by providing refresher training on COVID-19 signs, symptoms, management and guidelines. It also directs the district health officials to ensure availability of N-95 mask and Reagent kits. The DG directs the Civil Surgeons to monitor the patients in home isolation, especially the high-risk cases involving the elderly, pregnant women, children and those with comorbidities. It also stresses the need to create awareness regarding appropriate COVID-19 behaviour like adherence to respiratory and hand hygiene. 'District Surveillance Unit shall closely follow the trend of influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) in the area, monitor the proportion of SARI cases among all ILI and SARI cases, and refer sufficient number of samples for testing as per revised surveillance strategy,' reads the advisory. It also seeks timely updating of the data and holding of meetings with the Indian Medical Association members for preparedness. Gurugram has reported the highest number of 11 cases in the State, followed by Faridabad (9), Karnal (3) and Yamunanagar (1).
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Clay County hosts drive-thru pet vaccine clinic in Henrietta
HENRIETTA (KFDX/KJTL) — Vaccinations are essential for all pets, but in rural areas, there is a greater risk due to rabies-infected wildlife. To help curb these risks, Clay County will host a county-wide vaccination clinic on Thursday, May 29, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Bridge Street Annex parking lot in Henrietta. The drive-thru clinic will offer Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Kennel cough, Rattlesnake and Flu vaccines for dogs and rabies and feline leukemia vaccines for cats. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Citizen
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Flu vaccine: The pros and cons to help you decide whether to get one
Flu vaccine: The pros and cons to help you decide whether to get one To vaccinate or not to vaccinate…on the one hand, you want to protect your family, on the other, you've probably heard that the flu shot isn't 100% effective. So, what's the deal? Should you roll up your sleeve or ride it out? Let's look at both sides of the story — backed by science — so you can decide what's right for you and your loved ones. The Case For: A Tool to Reduce Risk Every year, scientists from the World Health Organization track flu strains across the globe and create a new vaccine to match the strains most likely to spread that season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu vaccine reduces the risk of illness by 40–60% when the strains are well-matched — not perfect, but significantly better than nothing. While the flu vaccine doesn't necessarily prevent you from getting the flu, it can be the difference between a few days off and serious complications for children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with chronic conditions. In South Africa, thousands of people are hospitalised with flu-related illnesses every year. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) strongly recommends annual flu shots for anyone over six months of age, especially those at higher risk. And no — contrary to popular belief, you can't catch the flu from the flu shot. The injectable vaccine uses inactivated virus particles, which means it simply teaches your immune system to recognise and fight the virus, not infect you with it. The Case Against: Questions of Effectiveness and Natural Immunity Critics of the flu shot often point to its lower efficacy compared to vaccines for other diseases. Because the virus mutates quickly, the flu vaccine has to be updated every year — and some years, it misses the mark. It's also true that for most healthy adults and children, flu symptoms can be managed with rest, fluids and time. So, for families without vulnerable members, the perceived risk of skipping the jab might feel acceptable — especially if previous experiences with the vaccine were underwhelming. Some natural health proponents believe in supporting immunity with a healthy diet, supplements, and lifestyle habits instead of annual vaccines, in order to support recovery and general wellbeing. So, what's the right answer? Only 12% of the population vaccinate – if you do decide to get vaccinated, it's best to do it early in the season — it takes about two weeks for full immunity to kick in. The 2025 Flu vaccines are available now through most GPs, clinics, and pharmacies across South Africa. And if you don't? Make sure you've got your immune-supporting strategies in place, know when to stay home, and be extra vigilant about protecting those around you — especially babies, grandparents, and anyone with underlying health issues. For more health facts and family-friendly healthcare support, visit Unu Health. For more on health and lifestyle, visit Get It Magazine.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
COVID vaccine boosters called into question by FDA chief: ‘Void of data'
The FDA chief has called into question whether the agency will approve and authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for winter. In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the updated mRNA COVID vaccine to protect against the current variants, and also approved an updated Novavax vaccine. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, however, has expressed doubts about whether that is necessary for the 2025-2026 season. Dementia Risk Could Dip With Common Vaccine, Study Suggests "We're taking a look. I can't comment on any particular application. As you know, we have a bunch of applications for those booster shots," Makary told CBS News on Tuesday, as the outlet reported. "I think there's a void of data. And I think rather than allow that void to be filled with opinions, I'd like to see some good data," he added. Read On The Fox News App Makary also mentioned a "public trust problem" surrounding COVID boosters, noting that many healthcare workers opted out of receiving them last season. Flu Vaccine Linked To Higher Infections, Says Early Research The FDA chief has also expressed concerns about the lack of data supporting Novavax's COVID vaccine, calling for more studies into its effectiveness before approving it. "The big Novavax 2020-2021 study excluded people with natural immunity to COVID. Today, there is broad population immunity, and the big question is, does it provide a benefit?" he said in an interview with Inside Medicine on Tuesday. "Without a study on the new formulation and product, we can't give an honest, evidence-based answer to that question." Novavax on Tuesday posted an update on its website of the FDA's request for an additional clinical trial. "It's my general feeling, not with this particular product, which I can't discuss in-depth, but with drugs in general, that we need to know if they work today in order to be able to recommend them," Makary told CBS News on Tuesday. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also been considering narrowing the recommendations for widespread COVID vaccines starting in 2025-2026. In an April report, the agency presented three options for COVID boosters: to maintain the "universal vaccine policy" for everyone aged 6 months and older, to only recommend them for groups at high risk of severe COVID illness, or to use risk-based recommendations up to 64 years of age and then switch to universal recommendations at age 65. The main risk factors for severe disease include advancing age, underlying medical conditions and pregnancy, the CDC stated. For more Health articles, visit Those who work in healthcare or who live in long-term care facilities are at increased risk of article source: COVID vaccine boosters called into question by FDA chief: 'Void of data'
