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South African health experts have identified a new lineage of SARS-CoV-2: what’s known so far
As a team of South African researchers we have identified a new lineage of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19. A
COVID-19 Vaccination: no time like the present, right?
It is a well-known fact that COVID-19 vaccines provide the best protection against developing severe disease and death. However, in
Three things you should know about mosquitoes
Shüné Oliver, National Institute for Communicable Diseases and Jaishree Raman, National Institute for Communicable Diseases For thousands of years malaria
COVID-19 Update: Delta Variant in South Africa
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, has been performing genomic surveillance
Following COVID-19 Preventative Measures After Vaccination
Some might question whether adherence to COVID-19 preventative measures is still necessary following vaccination. The answer is yes, and here’s
COVID-19 Vaccination: Reporting Adverse Effects FAQ
What is an ‘adverse event’ following vaccination? An ‘adverse event following immunisation’ (AEFI) is any untoward health event which happens
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: COVID-19 VACCINE SIDE-EFFECTS
The textbook definition of a vaccine is a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies that provide immunity against
INFLUENZA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is influenza? Influenza, also known as “flu” is an acute respiratory illness caused by an infection of the respiratory
COVID-19 VACCINE FAQ
Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Vaccines work by training and preparing the body’s natural defenses – the immune
TB Frequently Asked Questions
World TB Day is commemorated on 24 March every year with the purpose of raising public awareness of tuberculosis (TB),
