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The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government

JCVI says children should have one or two doses of menB vaccine at age 15, depending on if they had vaccine as a baby

The Guardian - UK

Teenagers should be offered meningitis B jab on NHS, Government advisers say

It comes after a series of outbreaks of meningitis, with the most serious being in Kent earlier this year which left two teenagers dead.

Evening Standard

Life-changing MS drugs to stay on the PBS. So why are others under threat – and how is Trump involved?

Health minister Mark Butler confirms Ocrevus, Kesimpta and Lemtrada will stay subsidised amid questions about the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

The Guardian - AU

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COVID has gone quiet, but another bug is causing a lot of sickness this winter

The virus causing the most problems this winter has been revealed.

Newcastle Herald

WHO launches first trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization launched the first clinical trial on Tuesday to test whether an antiviral drug can prevent infection in people exposed to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the outbreak continues to outpace response efforts and spread beyond known chains of transmission.

France 24

How wearable tech such as watches or bracelets could help to detect Sepsis more quickly

Symptoms of Sepsis in adults includes confusion or slurred speech, uncontrollable shivering, muscle pain and difficulty breathing

The Independent UK

UK children will be one of unhealthiest generations in decades, doctors say

Analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds child health is ‘national embarrassment’

The Guardian - UK

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New Analysis Links Wegovy to a Rare Eye Condition That Can Cause Sudden, Permanent Vision Loss

A March 2026 analysis of 30M+ FDA adverse event reports found Wegovy's NAION eye stroke signal was nearly 5x stronger than Ozempic's. Vision loss may be sudden and permanent.

Medical Daily

‘My son nearly died from meningitis B. Here’s what I want you to know’

Ross Simpson was just 18 and in his first year at the University of Glasgow when he became critically ill with meningitis in 2023

The Independent UK

Mother whose son was critically ill with MenB urges young to get vaccine

The vaccination programme was announced by UK authorities last month.

Evening Standard

COVID's Nimbus Variant Is Now Dominant in the United States as Wastewater Signals Rise in 10 States

COVID variant NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" now leads U.S. cases at 43%. Wastewater rising in 10 states. Here's who needs to act now.

Medical Daily

Seven New Measles Cases in One Week in Lancaster County: What Pennsylvania Parents Need to Know Now

Seven new measles cases hit Lancaster County in a week. Pennsylvania confirms 101 cases in 2026. Verify MMR status now before camps and fall enrollment.

Medical Daily

Standard Fentanyl Addiction Treatment Doses Are Failing in High-Potency Markets

LA study: standard methadone and buprenorphine doses may be inadequate for high-potency fentanyl users. Families should advocate for appropriate dosing. Here's the clinical guidance.

Medical Daily

MS patients face losing cheap access to $30,000 drug

An overhaul of drug pricing in the US is partly to blame for two companies threatening to pull their products from Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak

Despite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form.

AAP

One dead, three ill after unknowing heroin intake

Health authorities are issuing a warning to party drug users after heroin was found in methamphetamine and cocaine products across one state.

Medical Daily

Two Non-COVID Respiratory Viruses Are Elevated Nationally This Summer: What Parents Need to Know

Parainfluenza virus and human metapneumovirus are both elevated nationally this summer per CDC surveillance data. No vaccines exist. Here's what parents need to know about both viruses.

Medical Daily

Two New Scientific Reports Identify the Real Obstacle to Stopping Measles Outbreaks — It Is Not Just Vaccination Rates

Two peer-reviewed reports published this week on measles outbreaks in Texas and South Carolina both identify community trust — not just low vaccination rates — as the central obstacle to control.

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The Independent UK

Covid booster jabs could protect against other coronaviruses with ‘future pandemic potential’

Billions of Covid vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, but these jabs could help protect against the next pandemic

Medical Daily

A Rewritten Federal Vaccine Charter Could Determine Whether Your Fall Flu Shot Is Covered by Insurance

A rewritten federal vaccine committee charter and ongoing court fight mean fall 2026 flu and COVID vaccine insurance coverage decisions have no official body to finalize them.

Evening Standard

Women say contraceptive jab complications ‘life-changing’ at MSP meeting

Pfizer’s Depo-Provera has been previously linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumour.

The Independent UK

Blocked COVID vaccine report finally emerges as critics demand answers

A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has finally been published after being blocked from a government health journal

The Independent UK

COVID-19 vaccine study that was blocked from CDC journal is published elsewhere

A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has been published after being blocked from a government health journal

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on nicotine: we shouldn’t buy the idea of addiction without harm

Editorial: The UN is set to review the legal status of nicotine. An outright ban would go too far, but there is no case for its easy availability

The Independent UK

EastEnders actor charged with importing £157m worth of meth into Australia

Police allege Hussen, along with couple from Australia, tried to import 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal

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