Anti-vaccine doctor wins bid to resume medical practice A doctor who protested against COVID-19 vaccination on a city street, on social media and at a health conference has won the right to resume medical practice. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
Trump may discourage child vaccination Trump has falsely suggested that vaccines lead to autism and has said that he will seek counsel from RFK Jr. Salon · Dec 12, 2024
'Tidal Wave' Of Flu Cases Straining Hospitals In England A "tidal wave" of the flu has hit the United Kingdom, with health officials delivering 28 million vaccines to Christmas markets, football clubs and Kroger supermarkets as a precaution for Britons. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024
From ‘Aspie supremacy’ to vaccines: The toxic autism politics of Trump’s second administration ANALYSIS: From Elon Musk to RFK, the right has developed an obsession with pushing two seemingly contradictory — but equally damaging — theories on autism, writes Eric Garcia. And this obsession is bleeding into everything from Trump cabinet picks to policy The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Vaccines and values: When you’re having a tough conversation about medicine, don’t just pile on evidence − listen to someone’s ‘moral foundations’ It’s that special time of year when family and friends come together to celebrate the holidays, share meals, spread cheer – and, too often, pass along their germs. The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024
Malaria deaths drop to pre-Covid levels, but WHO warns progress still too slow Deaths from malaria have returned to pre-Covid levels, but the World Health Organization (WHO) says progress remains too slow in fighting a disease that killed 597,000 people last year. Radio France Internationale · Dec 12, 2024
Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccine Campaign To Save Lives Nigeria launches a vaccination campaign to combat high malaria burden, aiming for disease elimination. Global progress in malaria control also noted. Top News · Dec 12, 2024
Hardest-hit Nigeria is latest African country to provide malaria vaccine to young children Nigeria is the latest African country to give a new malaria vaccine to young childen The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Why Wall Street Rates These 2 Russell 2000 Stocks a “Strong Buy” These two biotech companies look poised to deliver in the coming year. Barchart · Dec 11, 2024
Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland – what you need to know In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was already virtually eradicated — meaning a permanent reduction of the disease to zero new cases worldwide. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024
COVID vaccine not responsible for premature deaths in adults: Govt cites ICMR data COVID vaccine and sudden death concerns about the link between COVID vaccines and sudden deaths have been a topic of public interest. However, evidence consistently shows that COVID vaccination does not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death. Instead, vaccines have been proven to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19, including… The Times of India · Dec 11, 2024
Hopes new malaria vaccine can ‘significantly reduce’ deaths The jab targets parasites after they pass through the liver and into the blood, which is the stage that causes symptoms including fever and chills. The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
Vaccination rates among Australian teens are dropping. Here’s how we can get back on track Australia has a successful adolescent immunisation program, routinely achieving high vaccine coverage for teenagers. The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024
Moderna’s mRNA vaccines to be exempt from advisory committee scrutiny under $2bn Morrison-era deal Exclusive: Critics say exemption ‘deeply concerning’ and risks creating separate assessment systems The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024
LiveScience · Dec 9, 2024 New RSV drug for babies is over 90% effective at preventing hospitalization In a new study, the RSV drug nirsevimab was 93% effective at preventing young children from being hospitalized for the respiratory infection.
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024 The UK could be facing a ‘quad-demic’ this winter – here’s how to protect yourself There are concerns the UK could be facing a “quad-demic” this winter — with levels of four common seasonal respiratory viruses currently being monitored by the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA).
Medical Daily · Dec 9, 2024 'Somebody Has To Find Out': Trump Says RFK Jr. Will Reexamine Disproved Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Autism President-elect Donald Trump also stated that he is "open to anything," hinting at the possibility of eliminating vaccines to address the rising autism cases in the United States over recent decades.
Top News · Dec 8, 2024 Trump Open To Kennedy Investigating Childhood Vaccines President-elect Trump's consideration of eliminating childhood vaccines and appointing a vaccine skeptic raises concerns in the medical community.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024 Violinist Nigel Kennedy says he was partly deaf for three months after Covid vaccine Bestselling classical musician says he had to train himself to hear ‘overtones and undertones of notes’ again
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024 Laura Benanti eviscerates Zachary Levi for suggesting vaccines may have killed their Broadway co-star Levi has been one of Hollywood’s only prominent vaccine skeptics
Top News · Dec 6, 2024 Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Ebola Vaccine Campaign Sierra Leone launches nationwide Ebola vaccine campaign targeting 20,000 frontline workers after devastating 2014 outbreak.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Britain needs a ‘vaccine taskforce’ to prepare for the next pandemic, Lords warn Concerns raised that the UK may be forgetting lessons learned from Covid pandemic
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak Sierra Leone has started a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine
Roll Call · Dec 5, 2024 How backlash to the pandemic helped shape Trump’s health picks - Roll Call Cabinet health picks include vaccine skeptics, supporters of herd immunity and promoters of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 Vaccine targeting common gut bacteria E.coli could help prevent cancer, scientists suggest Proboitics and vaccines for two E.coli strains could hold the key to reducing bladder and colon cancer, researchers suggest