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Findings from Australian-led US study may explain why some don’t get Covid-19 symptoms

Research published in journal Nature uncovers first genetic link to strong immunity against the illness

The Guardian - AU

Childhood vaccination rate starts to recover after COVID-19 backslide

Rates of routine childhood vaccines are on the rise worldwide after a historic drop during the Covid-19 pandemic, though the recovery is not evenly spread across the world, with major disparities between larger, middle-income countries and smaller, poorer ones.

Radio France Internationale

India recorded all-time high of 93% DPT3 immunisation coverage in 2022: WHO

The WHO and UNICEF estimates for national immunisation coverage for 2022 showed that in the WHO South-East Asia Region, the coverage rate for DPT3 recovered to the pre-pandemic level of 91%.

The Hindu

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People who died with Covid treated ‘like toxic waste’, families tell UK inquiry

Campaign groups for bereaved in all UK nations said progress of pandemic showed country was not prepared

The Guardian - UK

Covid victim was ‘double-bagged like toxic waste’, daughter tells inquiry

Brenda Doherty was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry about the death of her mother, Ruth Burke, in 2020.

The Independent UK

Woman who lost her wife to hospital-acquired Covid tells inquiry of trauma

Jane Morrison raised concerns about lax infection control measures as she spoke to the UK Covid inquiry.

The Independent UK

More than 28,000 convicted of Covid rule breaches in England and Wales

Exclusive: Data analysis shows people severely penalised for relatively minor infractions of coronavirus laws

The Guardian - UK

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Parents googled after toddler's overdose

The parents of a two-year-old South Australian girl have been jailed for neglect after the toddler swallowed a potentially fatal dose of fantasy.

AAP

Healthcare workers in Scotland call for return of face mask guidance

Doctors in Scotland have accused ministers of “playing Russian roulette” with staff and patients’ health as they demand face mask guidance is…

The National (Scotland)

California's COVID-19 hospitalizations are near historic lows. Will the lull last?

SAN FRANCISCO — COVID-19 hospitalizations are close to record lows in California, an optimistic sign as the state attempts to navigate its first surge-free summer of the coronavirus era.

Los Angeles Times

Unethical to continue using polio-causing oral polio vaccines

GPEI set goal to eradicate wild poliovirus by 2000, but VDPV & VAPP not included. VAPP cases in India outnumbered wild polio cases since 2004. Global switch to bivalent OPV in 2016 to prevent type 2 VDPV cases, but number of outbreaks increased. WHO approved novel OPV2 in 2020, but…

The Hindu

Families blast ‘disgraceful’ hospital trust after mothers’ herpes death inquest

One family said the coroner’s summing up was ‘incorrect’ and vowed to continue to fight for answers.

The Independent UK

NHS trust criticised over deaths of new mothers from herpes

Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died in 2018 after caesarean sections by the same surgeon in Kent

The Guardian - UK

London at risk of measles outbreak, health chiefs warn

Parents are being urged to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccines.

The Independent UK

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Shingles signs and symptoms as one million Brits are set for virus vaccine

There are some major indicators that you might be experiencing shingles, which if caught early, can reduce the risk of complications

The Independent UK

NHS to expand shingles vaccine to another 1m people

The jab is currently offered to those aged over 70.

Zenger

Scientists Emphasize Diverse Nature Of Long COVID, Urging Tailored Treatments

Study reveals varying symptoms and changing patterns in long-term COVID-19 cases

Chicago Sun-Times

James Lewis, prime suspect in Tylenol tampering cases, dead at 76

James Lewis was found unresponsive at his residence in Cambridge, Mass. His death was determined to be not suspicious, police said.

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The Guardian - UK

RSV vaccine for older adults approved by UK medicines regulator

Arexvy could help NHS deal with virus that causes about 8,000 deaths among older people in UK each year

Wales Online

Research shows children from deprived areas much more likely to be hospitalised with covid

New research found that children with obesity were also more likely to need hospital treatment

The Independent UK

Jab for common illness among over-60s on the horizon after regulatory approval

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) leads to around 8,000 deaths among people aged over 60 in the UK every year.

Manchester Evening News

'The £1 decision that changed my life forever'

It took one choice to throw Victoria Seed's life into turmoil

Nottingham Post

Expert warning over monkeypox symptoms as virus spreads in UK

There are signs to look out for

Daily Mirror

Health warning as cases of little known disease skyrocket and 'tripledemic' looms

Health officials are endorsing two new vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for older Americans, alongside flu and Covid-19 vaccines, although there are uncertainties about the risks

Wales Online

Top 10 NHS milestones as the health service celebrates its 75th anniversary

From the first mass-vaccination programme in 1958, to the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination in 2020, nearly nine in 10 Brits say the NHS makes them feel proud to be British

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