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Some 1.27 million people died in 2019 directly as a result of infection because the bacteria causing the infection were resistant to the drugs designed to kill them, according to a recent study in The Lancet; overall, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is estimated to have contributed directly or indirectly to the…

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The researchers found that the odds of experiencing long COVID were between 20-50% less during the Omicron period versus the Delta period, depending on age and time since vaccination

A comparison of data shows that the death rate among the vaccinated is far lower than that the unvaccinated, so protecting vulnerable groups must be the priority

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There are a number of factors that contribute to the complex challenge of antimicrobial resistance in India, including the irrational use of antibiotics and poor sanitation, says Dr Abdul Ghafur, calling for increased awareness and the involvement of policymakers and members of the public in coming together the tackle this…