Gaza records first polio case as UN calls for truce to tackle virus Hamas says it supports UN request to halt the fighting to allow a vaccination campaign for children against polio. Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024
COVID: why the UK’s autumn vaccine strategy could fail patients This summer has seen a large COVID wave – one which is showing potential to be bigger than the 2023 winter wave was. The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024
Mpox cases on the rise amid global health emergency Mpox cases are rising in Australia's eastern states, with certain groups of sexually-active men in particular urged to seek out free vaccines. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin On Aug. 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. There have been over 15,600 cases and over 530 deaths reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries in Africa. The disease had previously caused a global outbreak from 2022… The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024
First Thing: Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency, says WHO Experts urge accelerated access to vaccines and testing. Plus, Columbia University president resigns The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024
South Australia plans to offer pregnant women an RSV vaccine next year. Here’s what you need to know Last week, South Australia announced it would offer pregnant women a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next year for free. It’s the first Australian state or territory to do so. The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024
Pre-pregnancy malaria jab could help protect women and their babies, trial finds The study included 300 woman in Mali who were considering getting pregnant in the coming year. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024
WHO Declares Global Emergency For Mpox Outbreak In Africa WHO declares global emergency as mpox outbreaks in Africa worsen, with new strain and vaccine shortage. Urgent international assistance needed to contain t... Top News · Aug 14, 2024
Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency, declares WHO Outbreak resembles early days of HIV, say experts, urging accelerated access to vaccines and testing The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024
Reeves should nail down UK AstraZeneca deal. A collapse would be embarrassing Chancellor hopes to cut state aid for Speke vaccine plant to £40m. But pro-growth Treasury must not let project slip overseas The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024
Phase three clinical trial of India's own dengue vaccine, DengiAll, initiated The first-ever phase three clinical trial for India's indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiALL has been initiated. DengiALL has been developed by Panacea Biotec. Currently, there is no antiviral treatment or licensed vaccine against dengue in India. The Times of India · Aug 14, 2024
Half-Life fans mistake vaccine company founded by FPS stan as an official Half-Life 3 teaser from Valve: "We do not work in this sector at all" This is all happening because of you scientists! GamesRadar · Aug 13, 2024
Pfizer CEO on moving beyond COVID vaccines to become a leader in cancer and obesity treatments Pfizer's CEO Albert Bourla is trying to reposition the global pharmaceutical giant for a post-pandemic world The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024
First Minister welcomes vaccine to protect babies from serious lung disease A MATERNAL vaccination programme which could protect newborn babies from serious lung disease has been welcomed by Scotland’s First Minister. The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024
The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2024 Joe Rogan calls RFK Jr the only candidate ‘that makes sense to me’ Podcast host calls independent candidate for president a ‘legitimate guy’ but says he is not offering endorsement
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024 Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here’s what you can do about it Ready or not, back-to-school season is here, and kids will be bringing home more than homework. They’ll be carrying germs, too.
Fortune · Aug 7, 2024 The dreaded COVID summer surge has arrived. Here’s the latest treatment and isolation guidance New COVID-19 cases are popping up globally, as at least 40 Olympic athletes in Paris have tested positive for COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses.
Salon · Aug 7, 2024 Vaccines "less important": Gallup poll Vaccine skepticism, driven by misinformation online, falls along party lines, the survey reports
LiveScience · Aug 6, 2024 CDC issues new guidelines for RSV vaccines, citing side-effect concerns The CDC has clarified and narrowed its recommendations for which older adults should get an RSV vaccine.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024 Covid-19 vaccine mandates were ‘wrong’, former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet says as he exits politics Departing Liberal uses valedictory speech to express regret over measure, saying ‘respect for freedom’ should have been prioritised
The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2024 John Oliver on RFK Jr: ‘A full-blown menace’ On Last Week Tonight, the host discussed the presidential candidate’s dangerous views on vaccines
The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024 Ethnicity, race and health equity: 3 lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust and equitable public health systems in Canada that address the population’s diverse needs. One of the most glaring issues during the pandemic was the lack of standardized definitions and consistent data collection methods regarding ethnicity and race within the health…
The Conversation · Aug 4, 2024 Whooping cough can be deadly for young babies. Vaccination is our best defence So far in 2024 there have been more than 17,000 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across Australia. This is well above our usual national average. It’s already six times more cases than we saw in all of 2023.
Salon · Aug 3, 2024 US spread antivax disinformation: Why? How a covert Pentagon program targeted an effective Chinese vaccine — and may have cost thousands of lives
The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2024 Flu vaccine will curb bird flu risk for US farm workers, CDC deputy director says US launches major vaccination campaign in a bid to prevent healthcare strain and potential mutations of H5N1 virus