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There is a disparity in the availability of influenza vaccines across pharmacies in Iran, particularly affecting at-risk groups seeking vaccination. This situation raises concerns about…
Warning About the Spread of Influenza and COVID-19 / Emphasis on Protecting High-Risk Groups
The Iranian health official warns of rising respiratory virus cases as winter and the school year begin, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. This highlights the need…
Lower Dose Aspirin May Effectively Prevent Colorectal Cancer in High-Risk Individuals
Recent studies indicate that lower doses of aspirin may effectively reduce colorectal cancer risk in individuals with Lynch syndrome, a hereditary condition. This research, involving…
Annual Vaccination; The Most Effective Preventive Measure Against Influenza in High-Risk Groups
The Deputy of Food and Drug at Zahedan University emphasizes the importance of annual vaccination against influenza, especially as respiratory infections rise in autumn. This…
Increase in Respiratory Infections Concurrent with Cold Season / Take Children's Respiratory Danger Signs Seriously
As respiratory infections rise with the onset of cold weather in Iran, a medical expert warns against the misuse of antibiotics and stresses the importance…
Distribution of Three Brands of Influenza Vaccine in Saveh/Brand Name or Country of Origin is Not a General Advantage
Saveh Medical Sciences University has begun distributing three different brands of influenza vaccine. The head of the Food and Drug Management emphasized that high-risk individuals…
Distribution of Influenza Vaccine Begins in Bushehr
The first phase of influenza vaccine distribution has commenced in Bushehr, focusing on vulnerable populations such as patients with special conditions and those with weakened…
Health Network of Meshginshahr Warns of Autumn Wave of Respiratory Diseases in the County
The Health Network of Meshginshahr has reported COVID-19 cases and warns of a potential rise in respiratory diseases as winter approaches and schools reopen. This…
The Need for 46,000 Doses of Influenza Vaccine for High-Risk Groups in Khuzestan / Vaccine Has Not Yet Arrived
The Khuzestan Health Center has reported a critical need for 46,000 doses of the influenza vaccine for high-risk groups, but the vaccine has not yet…
Influenza Outbreak Still Not High/Risk Groups Should Be Cautious
An infectious disease specialist reports that influenza cases are currently low in Iran, but warns that they may rise with the cold season. Vulnerable groups,…
New shipments of flu vaccine are on the way/ High-risk groups are prioritized
The head of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences announced that flu vaccine distribution will start in early October, with new shipments expected to increase availability.…
Health Insurance Organization Becomes Responsible for Providing Supplements for High-Risk Groups
The Health Insurance Organization of Iran will now supply necessary health supplements for high-risk groups, following an agreement with the Ministry of Health. This initiative…
Health Minister Announces Arrival of Influenza Vaccines / Vaccines are Chinese and Russian
The Iranian Health Minister has announced that influenza vaccines will start arriving in late September, sourced from China and Russia. The elderly and high-risk populations…
Flu Vaccine to be Available from Late September
The Iranian Minister of Health announced that the flu vaccine will be introduced into the health system by late September, prioritizing vaccination for the elderly…
Western Diet Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Risk Group
A study led by Murdoch University and Alzheimer's Research Australia found that an unhealthy Western-style diet accelerates cognitive decline in individuals genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's…
Focal Therapy for Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer: Uncommon and Often Inappropriate
A research letter published in JAMA indicates that focal therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer is rarely used and often deemed inappropriate for about half of…
Study Identifies High-Risk Groups for Severe Side Effects in Diabetes Treatment
A study from Karolinska Institutet identifies that type 2 diabetes patients with high blood glucose, low body weight, or a history of ketoacidosis are at…
South Korea to Provide an €8 Billion Loan to Iran
South Korea has signed a contract to provide an €8 billion loan to Iran, aimed at funding various projects in health, transportation, and energy sectors.…