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Summer wave of Covid in England: how worried should I be?

With evidence that infections are on the rise, we look at the so-called FLiRT variants, and assess the risks

The Guardian - UK

Will Pakistan ever be able to eradicate polio?

Six poliovirus cases have been reported so far this year. But the country’s fight is not just against the disease.

Al Jazeera

Hot summer months are yet again causing a surge of COVID-19 cases around the United States

KP.3 and KP.2 strains have been found in 53% of the COVID-19 cases reported by the CDC data as of June 22.

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The sale of vapes outside pharmacies has been banned across Australia – here’s what you need to know

E-cigarette packaging and flavours will be tightly restricted, and until October adults will need to get a prescription from their GP to buy a therapeutic vape

The Guardian - AU

Protect Yourself With Updated COVID, Flu Vaccines Amid Surging Cases: CDC

The CDC recommends taking updated COVID and flu vaccines for the upcoming fall and winter seasons to protect against severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death.

Medical Daily

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US advisers recommend a fall vaccination campaign

As COVID-19 bubbles up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign

The Independent UK

FDA Allegedly Pressured To Expedite COVID Vaccine For Children

House Judiciary subcommittee hearing exposes concerns over FDA politicization during pandemic, raising questions about rushed vaccine approvals and adverse...

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Vaccine panel more strongly endorses RSV shots for oldest Americans

Federal advisers are making a stronger endorsement for RSV vaccinations for people 75 and older

The Independent UK

Australia plans to restrict vape sales to pharmacies from next week

Australia plans to outlaw the sale of vapes outside pharmacies from next week under some of the world’s toughest restrictions on electronic cigarettes

The Independent UK

UK Covid hospitalisations increase following emergence of new variant

The rise is thought to be due to waning immunity and a new group of Covid variants collectively referred to as FLiRT

The Independent UK

EU Chief's Texts For Covid Vaccines Under Court Scrutiny

A Belgian court on Friday heard a lawsuit accusing European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen of secretly negotiating Covid vaccine purchases via text message and arguing she should be barred from a second term.

International Business Times

Covid immune response study could explain why some escape infection

Subjects who kept virus at bay showed rapid response in nasal immune cells and more activity in early-alert gene

The Guardian - UK

Concern over children with long Covid and theories on its cause

Letters: Readers respond to an article describing one child’s experience with the virus and how it has affected him and his family

The Guardian - UK

‘A ticking time bomb’: Grieving mother’s warning over deadly Chinese opioid epidemic

Exclusive: Musician Dylan Rocha, 21, had no idea the drugs he received in the post were laced with a deadly type of nitazene

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International Business Times

Over $1 Bn To Be Pledged For Africa Vaccine Sovereignty: France

More than one billion dollars will be pledged towards ramping up vaccine production in Africa at a summit held in Paris later this week, France said on Monday.

The Guardian - AU

Immunisation rates fall among Australia’s vulnerable as experts blame pandemic misinformation and practical barriers

Below-target levels come after record highs in 2020, with some areas in NSW, Queensland and WA now showing consistently lower vaccination rates

Al Jazeera

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

More than 97,000 cases and 186 deaths were reported across 117 countries in the first four months of 2024.

The Independent UK

Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?

If you’ve been sick with COVID-19, you may have some protection against certain versions of the common cold

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Evening Standard

Fentanyl double murderer 'may have poisoned father and grandfather' as police launch probe

Luke D'Wit befriended Stephen and Carol Baxter who died at their home in Essex

The Independent UK

Combined Covid and flu vaccine could be approved for use on NHS by next year

New vaccine could cut need for separate Covid and flu jabs

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Nurses Reveal What They Look Like After A 12-Hour Shift And Internet Is Stunned

The intense workday was reflected in their facial expressions, voices, and energy amid a shortage of nurse staff in the United States. The post Nurses Reveal What They Look Like After A 12-Hour Shift And Internet Is Stunned first appeared on Bored Panda.

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COVID Accountability Never

Plus: Cryogenic freezing, masking for robberies, Trump surrenders his guns, and more...

Medical Daily

Guillain-Barre Syndrome 'More Common Than Expected' In RSV Vaccinated Older Adults: CDC

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the officials from the CDC continue to investigate the risks, the current recommendation is to continue the vaccine as "the estimated benefits of RSV vaccination continued to outweigh potential risks."

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CDC Reports Rare Nervous System Disorder In RSV Vaccine

CDC reports increased Guillain-Barre syndrome cases in older adults post-RSV vaccination, emphasizing benefits outweigh risks.

Reason

The COVID-19 Vaccines Shouldn't Have Been Free

So many problems would have disappeared if we had treated them like a normal product.

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