Quarter of London children unvaccinated against measles, figures show MMR vaccination rate in the capital at lowest rate in 14 years Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2024
Man, 27, dies weeks after receiving Covid vaccine he was wrongly invited to take by NHS Jack Last died after having the AstraZeneca Covid jab following a ‘litany’ of errors by GP services and the NHS The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024
UK orders 150,000 mpox vaccine doses amid spread of new strain in Africa Health officials say jabs needed to bolster UK’s resilience after WHO declares clade Ib outbreak a global emergency The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024
Mpox: Government orders 150,000 vaccine doses as health agency warns new strain 'likely' to be found in UK Jab to be offered to eligible groups over the coming months Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2024
Only half of Americans plan to get Covid or flu vaccinations this year – study Study also found that 37% who have gotten vaccines in the past do not plan on getting them this year The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2024
Covid conspiracy theorist convicted of terrorism after Telegram calls for vaccine violence Patrick Ruane, 55, from Paddington, west London, weaponised social media app Telegram to encourage attacks Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024
Monkeypox: WHO prequalifies first vaccine; know all about it The MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Bavarian Nordic A/S, has been added to the list of prequalified vaccines against monkeypox, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The Times of India · Sep 13, 2024
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa and beyond The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa and beyond The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024
New vaccine shows promise in treating patients with advanced cancers Early trial results show mRNA jab creates immune response against cancer Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2024
Cancer vaccine breakthrough as tests show positive results on patients with tumours The jab, known as mRNA-4359, is developed by Moderna The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024
Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise in Choppy Day for Markets Moderna was the worst S&P 500 stock today after the vaccine maker slashed its R&D budget. Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2024
Moderna Stock Plunges as Vaccine Maker Slashes R&D Budget: What to Know Moderna stock is plunging Thursday after the COVID-19 vaccine maker announced plans to drastically cut its R&D spending to focus on new product approvals. Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2024
Is China's Wuhan lab getting ready for another outbreak? The globe is still getting over the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Are we safe, nevertheless, still? There are also persistent worries about further epidemics. Experts from over the world are keeping a careful eye on changes as new diseases and strains keep popping up, especially at China's Wuhan… The Times of India · Sep 12, 2024
Mpox crisis: Why do African countries struggle to make or buy vaccines? African countries produce less than 2 percent of the vaccines the continent needs, experts say. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2024
The Conversation · Sep 11, 2024 A new fentanyl vaccine looks promising – but treating drug addiction needs a more complex approach The US and Canada are in the middle of an opioid epidemic. But opioid use is a growing problem in other countries too.
The Conversation · Sep 10, 2024 Meningococcal: what to know about this potentially deadly disease affecting Australian children Three children in far north Queensland have recently become unwell with meningococcal disease, a life-threatening infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.
Top News · Sep 10, 2024 Congo Receives 50,000 Doses Of Mpox Vaccine From US Congo receives 50,000 JYNNEOS vaccine doses from the US and EU to combat monkeypox outbreak. Vaccination campaign to start in high-risk provinces.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024 First doses of mpox vaccine from the United States arrive in Congo Authorities in Congo say 50,000 doses of the mpox vaccine from the United States have arrived in the country
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024 Vaccine hope for one in 400 people with genetic disorder that increases cancer risk People with the condition have a higher risk of developing cancers of the bowel, womb and ovaries
The Conversation · Sep 9, 2024 New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia. Here’s what to know about the JN.1 shots COVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it’s estimated COVID shots have saved more than 1.4 million lives in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European region alone since their introduction in December 2020.
The Conversation · Sep 8, 2024 Africa desperately needs mpox vaccines. But donations from rich countries won’t fix this or the next health emergency Africa says it needs an estimated ten million doses of mpox vaccine to control this public health emergency.
Latin Times · Sep 8, 2024 Researchers discover antibody that neutralizes all known COVID-19 variants, paving way for universal vaccine The discovery of a possible universal vaccine comes amid summer COVID-19 surge, as researchers warn current vaccines fall short against circulating variants.
Fortune · Sep 8, 2024 Older adults 65+ should get flu shots earlier in the season. Here’s why they also need stronger vaccines Two flu vaccines are FDA-approved exclusively for people 65 and older, who are at higher risk of severe infection.
Top News · Sep 5, 2024 Congo Receives First Batch Of Mpox Vaccine First shipment of MVA-BN vaccine arrives in Congo to combat mpox outbreaks; global response underway.
Top News · Sep 5, 2024 First Batch Of Mpox Vaccine Arrives In Congo First batch of mpox vaccine arrives in Congo, aiding the fight against recent outbreaks. WHO declares global emergency.