New party drug scheme keeping users out of court People caught with small amounts of illicit drugs in NSW are receiving fines, rather than court notices - but advocates want more clarity on the new scheme. AAP · Mar 10, 2024
USPS to stop accepting orders for free Covid tests 8 March US government has been mailing free at-home Covid tests on and off since January 2022 to curb spread of virus The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2024
German Man Gets COVID Vaccine 217 Times Within 3 Years Completely dismissing the anti-vaccination movement, a 62-year-old paid for more than 200 doses of the Covid-19 vaccination. International Business Times UK · Mar 7, 2024
CDC's new COVID policy is risky: experts The CDC has changed its guidelines for isolating with a COVID infection. Experts say this could backfire Salon · Mar 6, 2024
Safety fears over asthma drug after young children suffer severe side effects Campaigners call for more warnings on montelukast, after reports of night terrors, depression and other mental health events The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024
CDC Updates Guidelines For COVID-19 In Schools And Child Care Stay informed about the latest CDC guidelines for schools and child care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Top News · Mar 1, 2024
Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule The agency is replacing its COVID-specific guidance with general guidance for respiratory viruses that says people should stay home when they are sick. WEKU · Mar 1, 2024
CDC Panel Recommends Another COVID-19 Shot For Older Adults An advisory panel recommends older Americans get an additional COVID-19 vaccine shot to combat waning immunity. CDC may endorse the recommendation. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Health workers 'welcome to reapply' amid vaccine ruling Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says health workers axed over refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can reapply for their jobs after a court ruling. AAP · Feb 28, 2024
What does Queensland’s Covid-19 mandates ruling mean for other vaccines and other states? The state’s supreme court found the vaccine rules for police were unlawful and those for paramedics were ineffective. Here’s what the judgment means The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
Afternoon Update: Labor pushes to outlaw vapes by 1 July; inflation flat at 3.4%; and asbestos crisis spreads to Queensland Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’s bodies sent for postmortem as NSW police continue search for evidence The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
Pulse Polio Immunisation drive on March 3 Health department arranges 23,471 booths, including mobile and transit booths, to administer the vaccine to children. A total of 46,942 volunteers and 1,564 supervisors have been trained to conduct the drive in the State. The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024
Welsh government slow to debate Covid threat, inquiry told Virus not discussed until weeks after chief medical officer warned of ‘significant risk’ it would reach Wales The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024
Large COVID-19 vaccine study finds risks Any pharmaceutical has risk of side effects, but a COVID infection is far more dangerous than the vaccines Salon · Feb 23, 2024
Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2024 Why is measles making a comeback in the UK? As parents refuse vaccines for their children, the UK has seen a surge in measles cases over the past year.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024 NSW Health warns of opioid risk after people took heroin thinking it was cocaine or methamphetamine Authorities say in eight overdose cases where drug samples were available, heroin was the opioid identified
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024 Melbourne surgeon sued over jaw operation that patient claims left her with life-changing injuries Woman alleges Dr George Dimitroulis did not disclose his commercial interest in company that manufactures prosthethes, but he says he told her of his involvement in device’s creation and denies any negligence
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024 Two very rare Covid vaccine side-effects detected in global study of 99 million Results confirm how uncommon known complications are as researchers confirm benefits from vaccines still ‘vastly outweigh the risks’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024 Drug to treat alopecia recommended for NHS use for first time Ritlecitinib, taken once a day, approved by Nice for severe hair loss caused by autoimmune disease
The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2024 Covid death toll in US likely 16% higher than official tally, study says Researchers think undercounting goes beyond overloaded health systems to a lack of awareness of Covid and low levels of testing
AAP · Feb 20, 2024 German doctor fined for importing drugs A German doctor has been fined for importing an illegal drug into Australia, after more than 700 grams of GHB was found in his luggage.
The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024 In Karnataka, KFD peaks; vaccine efforts stalled Karnataka struggles with Kyasanur Forest Disease outbreak, highlighting the need for a vaccine amidst private manufacturers’ reluctance.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2024 Australians back stronger regulation on vapes including a ban, study finds Exclusive: Professor says vaping stores need to be shut down for people to realise supply is being regulated
AAP · Feb 16, 2024 Expanded access to COVID antivirals ruled out The federal government's response to an inquiry into long COVID has ruled out allowing pharmacists to sell antivirals without needing a prescription.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024 Measles in all English regions, says UKHSA, as it urges parents to get children jabbed Major outbreak in West Midlands followed by cases all over the country with hundreds of children infected