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RFK Jr. Shifts $500 Million From mRNA Research to 'Safer' Vaccines. Do the Data Back That Up?

The Health and Human Services secretary once again stands athwart biomedical progress yelling, "Stop!"

Reason

Despite RFK’s funding block, mRNA vaccines are too impressive to ignore

Scientists fear decision may increase vaccine hesitancy, but other countries are still willing to invest in research

The Guardian - UK

Long-COVID, viruses and ‘zombie’ cells: new research looks for links to chronic fatigue and brain fog

Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms. These include chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, dizziness, muscle or joint pain and gut problems. And many of these symptoms worsen after exercise, a phenomenon known as post-exertional malaise.

The Conversation

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Novavax Shares Promising Results For Bird Flu Vaccine, Tested In Primates

Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX) on Thursday revealed preclinical data from the H5N1 avian pandemic influenza vaccine candidate.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Moderna Stock Wednesday?

Moderna Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MRNA) stock has surged approximately 37% in the last month but has dipped around 15% year to date.

Benzinga

COVID, flu, RSV: how these common viruses are tracking this winter – and how to protect yourself

Winter is here, and with it come higher rates of respiratory illnesses. If you’ve been struck down recently with a sore throat, runny nose and a cough, or perhaps even a fever, you’re not alone.

The Conversation

Child hospitalised abroad as bird flu cases climb

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health recently confirmed the country’s twelfth human case of H5N1 avian influenza so far this year

The Independent UK

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Child hospitalised as bird flu cases climb in Cambodia

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health recently confirmed the country’s twelfth human case of H5N1 avian influenza so far this year. The patient, a five-year-old boy from Kampot province, is currently in intensive care with severe respiratory symptoms.

The Conversation

What is Thimerosal, vaccine preservative called ‘toxic’ by US health chief?

The mercury-based preservative was removed from most vaccines in 2001. Should it still be a concern today?

Al Jazeera

RFK Jr's New Advisory Panel Votes Against Vaccine Preservative Following Pitch From Ex-President of RFK Jr's Anti-Vaxx Org

A vaccine panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted against recommending influenza vaccinations containing the preservative thimerosal, an agent that Kennedy himself and many anti-vaccination activists have long advocated against.

Latin Times

RFK Jr’s new vaccine panel votes against preservative in flu shots in shock move

Decision to restrict thimerosal in immunizations could impact future vaccine availability on a global scale

The Guardian - US

CDC vaccine panel to review ingredient RFK Jr has targeted for removal

ACIP panel to discuss influenza vaccines that contain thimerosal, which Kennedy called ‘dangerous’ in 2014 book

The Guardian - US

hMPV is likely one of the viruses making us sick this winter. Here’s what to know about human metapneumovirus

As winter settles over Australia, it’s not just the drop in temperature we notice – there’s also a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. Most of us are familiar with the usual winter players such as COVID, influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), which often dominate news headlines and public health…

The Conversation

Australians urged to address falling vaccination rates

With a surge in winter respiratory infections, health experts are again urging Australians to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza.

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The Independent UK

Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu

Euronews

Bird flu cases spreading faster and with greater impacts - report

Avian influenza is no longer just an animal health issue, with rising mammal cases and severe ecosystem, trade, and food security impacts as outbreaks become more widespread and impact a broader range of species, a new report shows.

LiveScience

2-in-1 COVID-flu vaccine looks promising in trial — but experts say approval may be delayed

Late-stage trial data suggest that a new COVID-flu vaccine offers good protection against both infections, but experts expect the shot's approval may be delayed.

The Guardian - AU

Junk science, vaccine refusers and the return of smallpox: what worries one of Australia’s top epidemiologists

More than five years into the Covid pandemic, Guardian Australia asks Raina MacIntyre: what’s the next big threat to public health, and are we up to the challenge?

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‘Not a surprise’: what’s behind Australia’s egg shortage, and is it here to stay?

Consumers have shown a preference for free-range eggs, but those farming systems are more vulnerable to biosecurity risks like bird flu

AAP

Spike in flu cases sparks plea over 'dire' rate of jabs

An unusual spike in cases has sparked a warning for Australians to get a flu jab and lift poor vaccination rates as winter looms.

Salon

Trump betting on old vaccine tech

It's in sharp contrast to Operation Warp Speed, which led to the creation of the COVID vaccines

International Business Times

H5N1 Bird Flu Threat: Experts Sound Alarm Over Potential Pandemic As Infections Spread To All 50 US States

Virologists are sounding the alarm on a potential bird flu pandemic in the United States that has already affected at least 70 people – the infections are present in all 50 states and one death has been linked to the H5N1 outbreak.

The Independent UK

Flu virus that can lead to paralysis and brain swelling detected in California’s wastewater

This comes on the heels of one of California’s deadliest flu seasons

Roll Call

US, Europe diverge on infectious disease messaging - Roll Call

The United States has de-emphasized infectious disease programming in favor of prioritizing chronic disease.

The Conversation

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

The flu sickens millions of people in the U.S. every year, and the past year has been particularly tough. Although infections are trending downward, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called the winter of 2024-2025 a “high severity” season with the highest hospitalization rate in 15 years.

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