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UK loses 'measles-free' status - what are the signs of measles?

A surge in cases has stripped the UK of its measles-free status, as health officials warn of growing danger to unvaccinated children.

Evening Standard

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

Patients and doctors are set to gain access to a national online record of medicines being taken, in a bid to prevent overdose deaths.

AAP

Nearly half of CDC databases aren’t being updated as experts sound alarm over gaps in health data

‘The consequences will be dire,’ former NIAID director Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo warns

The Independent UK

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UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake

UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established

The Guardian - UK

Measles ‘re-established’ in the UK, say global health chiefs

The World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024.

Evening Standard

‘It’s the sovereignty of the country’: Guinea-Bissau says US vaccine study suspended

Despite US pushback, officials in west Africa say controversial hepatitis B study on pause amid ethics concerns

The Guardian - US

South Carolina's Measles Outbreak Reaches 646 Cases, Vaccination Falls Short and Risks US Elimination Status

Measles cases surge in South Carolina, risking US elimination status amid low vaccination rates, misinformation, and rising outbreaks nationwide.

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Norovirus hospital admissions soar 57% in a week as NHS trusts declare critical incidents

NHS hospitals are facing a surge in cases due to A&E pressures as it battles a combination of flu, vomiting bugs and other winter viruses

The Independent UK

Person taken to hospital after ingesting hand sanitiser supplied by Australia’s largest privately owned hotel chain

The ACCC recalls Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser after it was identified as containing a high concentration of methanol

The Guardian - AU

Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Comparing Pain Relief, Safety, and Effectiveness

A clear acetaminophen vs ibuprofen pain reliever comparison in effectiveness, safety, dosing, and side effects to help you choose the right OTC option.

Medical Daily

Health secretary RFK Jr appoints two vaccine skeptics to CDC advisory panel

Physicians have disputed prevailing scientific views on vaccines and use of antidepressants during pregnancy

The Guardian - US

The US is underutilizing a key medication against flu amid one of the worst seasons in decades

This flu season has not yet reached its peak

The Independent UK

Germany hits back at RFK Jr.’s ‘unfounded’ Covid vaccine claims

Kennedy did not give provide specific examples or say which reports he was referring to

The Independent UK

"Pink cocaine" is spreading in U.S. — and users don't know what's in it

A risky drug cocktail from Latin America comes north

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The Guardian - UK

Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised

Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including Covid

The Guardian - UK

‘We were sitting with our calculator saying “we can afford that!”’ Joy for families as cystic fibrosis drug prices fall within reach

The cost of medication was too high for thousands of CF sufferers around the world. Now a Bangladeshi company is making a generic version that will change lives

Evening Standard

Chickenpox vaccine to be rolled out on NHS for first time

Youngsters across the UK will now be offered the vaccine along with the MMR jab, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella

The Guardian - UK

UK children to get chickenpox vaccine with measles, mumps and rubella jab

NHS to administer combined immunisation in move in line with approach in US, Canada, Australia and Germany

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The Guardian - UK

Children in England to be offered vaccines in their own homes

Exclusive: Pilot scheme launches as one in five start primary school with no protection against deadly diseases

The Guardian - US

‘She has no expertise’: the US medical community girds for Tracy Beth Høeg’s tenure at the FDA

The Danish American who doubted Covid shots is meant to lead drug regulation – but has focused on vaccines

The Guardian - AU

Cheaper medicines, rules for cash and new state laws: what will change in Australia on 1 January?

Changes include the Victorian government expanding land taxes and Queensland introducing a child sex offender register

International Business Times UK

Masks, Ventilation, and Bleach: The Best Defences Against Adenovirus Spread

Discover how masks, ventilation, and bleach can help stop the spread of adenovirus this season. Stay safe with proven defences.

International Business Times UK

'Unkillable' Adenovirus Sweeps Globe: Expert Warns Of Fever Danger Signs

Health experts warn of a global surge in adenovirus, a virus similar to the flu but resistant to common disinfectants. While mild for most, it poses risks to vulnerable groups.

Evening Standard

Are nicotine pouches dangerous? One in eight UK teens tries smokeless product

One in eight UK teenagers has tried nicotine pouches - but are they safe?

Evening Standard

What is the mystery 'untreatable' virus sweeping the globe?

Experts warn of a hardy, highly contagious virus with no specific treatment

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