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London's measles hotspots revealed as parents urged to get children vaccinated

Nearly half of all cases in England this year have been reported in the capital

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2024

Vaccines urged as mpox cases surge in global emergency

Now is the time for eligible people to get their mpox vaccines, experts say, as monthly diagnoses in Australia surge from the single digits to the hundreds.

AAP · Sep 27, 2024

Covid on the rise as experts say England has ‘capitulated’ to the virus

Immunologists push for increase in testing and more widespread vaccine booster rollout as new variant, XEC, emerges

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2024

It's time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

At-home flu vaccine approved by FDA — what to know

People could previously get the nasal spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, from a health care provider, but now they can administer it themselves.

LiveScience · Sep 24, 2024

Nasal spray flu vaccine approved for home use: Here’s what to know

Vaccine provides an alternative to flu shots administered with needles

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024

In the rare event of a vaccine injury, Australians should be compensated

Vaccination is one of the most effective methods to protect individuals and the broader public from disease. Vaccines are typically given to healthy people to prevent disease, so the bar for safety is set high.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024

The Taliban suspends polio vaccine campaign in Afghanistan – here’s the likely impact

The Taliban recently announced that they are suspending its polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan. The announcement was made shortly before the campaign was due to start.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024

First Self-Administered Flu Vaccine For Home Use Gets FDA Approval

FluMist nasal spray manufactured by AstraZeneca is now approved for home use against influenza infection caused by subtypes A and B from ages 2 through 49.

Medical Daily · Sep 23, 2024

Americans Can Order Free COVID-19 Test Kits At Home

Americans can now order free COVID-19 test kits and new vaccines to stay safe during the upcoming holiday season.

Top News · Sep 22, 2024