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An Introduction about SUPERBUGS and how they emerge!
An Introduction about SUPERBUGS and how they emerge!

“Superbugs” refers to those strains of bacteria which have become resistant to most of the antibiotics, available at present. Merriam Webster dictionary defines a Superbug as “a pathogenic microorganism and especially a bacterium that has developed resistance to the medications normally used against it”.

The superbugs cause many dangerous infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, urinary tract infections and skin infections to name a few. As per WHO, in 2016, nearly 5 lac people developed multi-drug resistant TB globally.

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What is HIV and how it progresses to AIDS?
What is HIV and how it progresses to AIDS?

HIV is a virus that causes damage to the immune system by destroying the white blood cells in the body. First identified in the year 1981, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) interferes with the body’s ability to fight against disease-causing microorganisms. It destroys CD4 cells (a type of T-helper cells that move around the body & detect anomalies & infections), makes copies of itself and weakens an individual’s immune system.

When CD4 counts drop below 200 it is an indication of serious immune damage and a person is diagnosed with AIDS. The normal range for CD4 cells is about 500-1500.

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World Breastfeeding Month Empower Parents Enable Breastfeeding
World Breastfeeding Month Empower Parents Enable Breastfeeding

Importance of Breastfeeding for Infants

Breast milk is the natural first food for infants. It is protective and provides all the necessary nutrients and energy that infants need for the first months of life. Breastmilk serves the nutritional needs of a child until the second year of life.

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DEHYDRATION Some quick Facts & Tips to avoid it!
DEHYDRATION Some quick Facts & Tips to avoid it!

We may agree that we all need to drink an average of 8 glasses of water per day. But we all may not be aware that it depends upon various factors like our gender, age, activity levels, and external environment.

When we exercise, more water is excreted through perspiration. Hence, water requirement increases. On the other hand, requirement decreases as we age. Water is vital to the body’s normal functioning.

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Immunization is Important Stay Protected!
Immunization is Important Stay Protected!

What is Immunization?

Immunization is the process by which vaccines are administered to an individual in order to protect from infectious diseases and strengthen the immunity.

Immunization is an important step to control and eliminate life-threatening and vaccine-preventable infections like cervical cancer, diphtheria, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, pertussis (whooping cough), pneumonia, polio, rotavirus diarrhea, rubella, and tetanus. It is one of the most cost-effective health interventions and helps to protect people of all ages against diseases.

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All you need to know about Organ Donation
All you need to know about Organ Donation

Organ Donation is the process of removing healthy organs and tissues from a living or deceased person (the DONOR) and transplanting into another person (the RECIPIENT).

Organ Donation is required when the recipient’s organ has stopped working or is severely damaged by any disease or injury.

Which Organs can be Donated?
* Internal organs: Kidneys, Heart, Liver, Pancreas, Intestines, Lungs
* Skin
* Bone and bone marrow
* Cornea
* Apart from these, cartilage, tendons, heart valves, middle ear and veins can  also be donated
* In 2014, hands and faces were also added to the list

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