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The Latest Breaking News on COVID-19

COVID Vaccine Injuries Deserve a Day in Court

Injury claims for COVID vaccines are subject to a different process than other vaccines.

Reason

COVID-19 virus mutated 223 times, will continue to remain like influenza: Health Minister

New Delhi: COVID-19 has mutated 223 times, but its variants are not deadly, says Union Health Minister.

The Hindu

Are we prepared for "Disease X?"

Preparing for unknown new diseases requires a focus on clear and authentic communication worldwide

Salon

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Best vitamins and supplements to take to support your immune system

Stop your cold and flu in its tracks

Evening Standard

I was quite happy on the pill – until the side-effects kicked in

Oral contraception involves taking a cocktail of hormones, and hoping for the best. If only there was more research in this area

The Guardian - UK

"Zombie" virus fragments linger in COVID

A new finding could be the reason why some people have long COVID or die from SARS-CoV-2

Salon

When a seriously ill Sydney raver ‘set off alarm bells’, a DJ stepped in to avert a nightmare scenario

Medical experts at the HTID festival at Olympic Park realised a dangerous synthetic opioid was circulating and acted fast to save lives

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Detection of highly potent opioid in MDMA prompts emergency warnings and renewed calls for pill testing

Head of Canberra pill testing venue says nitazenes are a ‘serious problem’, with the risk of overdose ‘extreme’ due to opioid naivety

The Guardian - AU

Vaping ban ‘will help thousands of children avoid pull of nicotine’

Latest data shows that more than 100,000 children in London have vaped

Evening Standard

Pregnancy and vaccine hesitancy

A new study finds COVID infections in unvaccinated mothers triple the risk of breathing problems in infants

Salon

Should You Put The Toilet Lid Up Or Down While Flushing? Here's What A Study Says

The research team examined the spread of viral particles during toilet flushing in both scenarios — while the lids were open and closed. The study was conducted both in household and public toilets.

Medical Daily

UK in Midst of a Measles Emergency, Sparking Renewed Urgency To Address Vaccination Gaps

In under two years, the UK saw the removal of its measles-free status with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declaring it a national incident.

International Business Times UK

Woman cleared of spiking colleagues’ coffee with Viagra

Karen Beale, a former factory cleaner, was found not guilty by a jury at Canterbury crown court

The Guardian - UK

Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Professionals from the health and medical fields feature in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, which includes a globally-renowned vaccination expert.

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The Guardian - UK

Woman laced colleagues’ coffee with Viagra, court told

Karen Beale, 62, a cleaner at Envirograf in Dover, is accused of attempting to poison staff

The Guardian - UK

UK less prepared for pandemic than pre-Covid, former vaccine chief warns

Dr Clive Dix says all activities to prepare for next outbreak are ‘literally gone’ and vaccine manufacturers have been driven away

The Guardian - UK

If you think it’s anti-vaxxers driving measles cases up in the UK, think again – and look to Scotland

Only one case was confirmed in Scotland last year. In England and Wales, more than 200 children were diagnosed in the last four weeks of 2023 alone, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold

UN agency calls for ‘urgent vaccination efforts’ in region to prevent further spread of disease

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Evening Standard

Which London boroughs have the lowest measles vaccination rates? Capital's least protected areas revealed

The ten least protected boroughs in England are in the capital

Evening Standard

Andrzej Kusper: Family calls for change after inquest into choking death of man in Met police custody

The police watchdog found officers 'failed to adequately search' Andrzej Kusper, who choked to death on a wrap of drugs

GoodToKnow

Parents are urged to book their child’s missed MMR vaccines, as records show 3.4 million children are unprotected amid a surge

The NHS has launched a Catch Up Campaign for missed measles, mumps and rubella vaccines

Evening Standard

Measles vaccine to be offered at pop-up clinics in London schools as cases surge

NHS will write to parents of children in areas of low uptake urging them to get the MMR jab

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the measles outbreak: it shows why the NHS needs proper funding

It is vital that the vaccination programme is brought forward. A target date of 2025-26 will be too late for many

Evening Standard

Man choked to death on drugs in police custody after officer 'failed to adequately search' him - watchdog

Andrzej Kusper, 38, died after swallowing a package of drugs

The Guardian - UK

Surge in measles cases prompts UK to declare national health incident

Parents advised to check vaccination status of children, with full uptake of MMR jab down to average of 85%

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