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COVID vaccines: many people have had two doses but not their boosters – here's why that might be

In England, the current pandemic strategy relies on vaccine protection to minimise the impacts of COVID infections. But vaccine uptake is not as good as it could be. As of October 23 2022, although 80% of adults had received two doses, only 66% had received a third.

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Supreme Court to hear nursing home case that could affect millions

When Susie Talevski sued the agency that managed her elderly father’s care before he died, she hoped to get justice for her family. She did not expect the case would grow into a national bellwether. A ruling against her could strip millions of vulnerable Americans of their power to hold…

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Indiana nursing home case before Supreme Court could affect millions across the nation

Susie Talevski of Valparaiso, Indiana, sued the agency that managed her elderly father’s care before he died. A ruling against her could strip millions of vulnerable Americans of their right to sue states when they don’t receive benefits allowed by law.

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Editorial: Say what? Public health leaders must improve their messaging on the pandemic

Heading into the third winter since COVID-19 emerged in the U.S., public health leaders have an abundance of information about the deadly virus. How it spreads and how to stop it. What they haven’t yet figured out is how to communicate this information effectively.

Los Angeles Times

Possible end of emergency spurs debate on Medicaid

WASHINGTON — The potential end of the COVID-19 public health emergency has reinvigorated debate over the merits and costs of expanding Medicaid.

Tribune News Service

Police issue festival 'gun play' warning

Police are warning ahead of Loy Krathong tonight against people firing guns in the air, while the Ministry of Public Health has urged better safety measures to prevent deaths by drowning during and after the festival.

Bangkok Post

Possible end of emergency spurs debate on Medicaid - Roll Call

With the end of the public health emergency looming, advocates argue that the 12 states that have not expanded Medicaid should reconsider.

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Why Texas Republicans still oppose Medicaid expansion

More than two-thirds of Texans support Medicaid expansion. But on the eve of the midterm elections, the subject is still taboo for the state GOP. Why?

The Texas Tribune

"The pandemic is over": Republicans set sights on ending lingering COVID policies

A GOP majority would demand U.S. policy reflects Biden's declaration that the pandemic is "over."

Axios

The foreign policy fallout of COVID-19

The pandemic gave health diplomacy its stiffest test. While there were successes, geopolitical power games resulted in failures.

360info

A united front in fight against the 'silent pandemic'

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest public health challenges of our time and we’re at a crossroads on how to combat it.

360info

Health officials urge suburban residents to get COVID booster, flu shot ahead of holidays

The Boost Up campaign will run a series of ads throughout suburban Cook County, according to a statement by the Cook County Department of Public Health.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brendan Hughes: DUP leader's Brexit Protocol claims spectacularly backfired

It places the DUP in the uncomfortable position of appearing at odds with the stance of the public health service itself

Belfast Live

Procurement of vaccines for emergency use halted

The Ministry of Public Health has announced the cancellation of the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use.

Bangkok Post

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The Guardian - AU

Welcome to the ‘Pandemicene’: is Australia ready for the next pandemic?

After Covid experts predict more, possibly worse, pandemics. Some fear we haven’t yet learned the lessons of this one

The Independent UK

Health minister says he raised concerns about relaxing Ireland’s licensing laws

It was reported that health concerns about expanding the hours when alcohol can be sold were not shared at Cabinet.

WEKU

African scientists say Western aid to fight pandemic is backfiring. Here's their plan

Monkeypox is the latest case of how global health inequities persist. Vaccines went to the rich world while Africa lacks access. African scientists call for a bold plan to protect against pathogens.

Wales Online

Former pub owner fined for numerous health offences including selling cheese 39 days beyond use-by date

Deri Rogers pleaded guilty to six charges after an inspection found 'unacceptable risks to public health'

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The Independent UK

US agency softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors

The nation’s top public health agency has revised its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers

Bangkok Post

Ministry denies axeing pot study funds

The Ministry of Public Health has dismissed a claim by the Rural Doctor Society alleging that its budget to study cannabis next year has been cancelled.

WEKU

Vaccines used to be apolitical. Now they're a campaign issue

Advocates for inoculation are distressed by what they see as a new political focus on an old public health measure.

ABC News

The WHO says monkeypox is still a global health emergency of concern, despite a 'promising' decline in cases

Despite a promising decline in global cases, the World Health Organization has determined that monkeypox should remain a "public health emergency of international concern". Here's why.

Tribune News Service

When monkeypox reaches rural communities, it collides with strained public health systems

When a case of monkeypox was reported in Nevada’s Humboldt County in August, it was the state’s first detected occurrence of the virus in a rural area. Soon, cases were found in other rural counties — Nye, Lyon, and Elko — posing another hurdle for public health systems that have…

The Conversation

Why New Zealand must consider restricting alcohol sponsorship of broadcast sports as part of a wider law reform

For those concerned about the public health impacts of alcohol, the government’s recent policy announcement was perhaps a little “glass half empty” to be cause for outright celebration.

Zenger

In A Small Steel Town, A Deadly Smog Event Sparked A Week Of Terror

One of the worst public health disasters in American history affected nearly 14,000 residents.

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