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FACT FOCUS: COVID vaccines are not in the food supply

Widely circulating online posts are spreading the false narrative that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are being quietly added to the food supply

The Independent UK

Oral sex is now the leading risk factor for throat cancer

Over the past two decades, there has been a rapid increase in throat cancer in the west, to the extent that some have called it an epidemic. This has been due to a large rise in a specific type of throat cancer called oropharyngeal cancer (the area of the tonsils…

The Conversation

King's Award for export success through Covid for pharma packaging firm launched in Grimsby

ALLpaQ recognised for outstanding international trade after role in US vaccine roll-out

Birmingham Post

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African vaccines: local manufacturers are struggling to access the market - what must change

Two recent developments in South Africa have underscored the opportunities – and challenges – facing vaccine production on the continent.

The Conversation

Good Morning Britain: Husband of BBC journalist Lisa Shaw still got further vaccines after wife’s tragic death

Lisa passed away in May 2021, one week after getting the AstraZeneca jab

Wales Online

Warning as 15 per cent of children in Greater Manchester unprotected against 'one of world's most contagious diseases'

"We have had a confirmed case in Greater Manchester earlier this month"

Manchester Evening News

HSE launches vaccination appeal for children who missed routine shots during pandemic

Unvaccinated young children are most at risk of infectious diseases like measles

Irish Mirror

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Vaccine patch invented as a pain-free alternative to needles

Patches uses 3D-printed microneedles and can be stored for months at room temperature

Wales Online

How will the Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone affect abortion access? 4 questions answered

On April 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S., could remain accessible without restrictions – at least for now. The decision is temporary, however, buying time as an appeals court weighs the…

The Conversation

Nigeria has Africa's highest malaria death rate - progress is being made, but it's not enough

Malaria is a major public health problem and can be life-threatening. The disease, mostly found in tropical countries, is transmitted to humans by the female Anopheles mosquito. Nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of the disease. In 2021, for instance, around 247 million cases of malaria were…

The Conversation

‘The next pandemic is coming and we’re not ready’, top scientists warn

Sir John Bell and Sir David King among leading scientists to argue UK is no better prepared than it was in 2020, as new variant in India causes concern

The Independent UK

Vaccine uptake among children in England has fallen since start of pandemic

UKHSA says adolescent vaccination rates have faltered, leaving many at risk of catching deadly diseases

The Guardian - UK

Warning after sharp drop in children getting vital vaccines

Many children are now not protected against diseases including meningitis, polio, diphtheria and tetanus

Wales Online

Alarm as fewer young people protected against meningitis

A dip in vaccine coverage means more children are not protected against potentially deadly disease.

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Funding to scale-up mRNA vaccine production in SA

The South Australian and federal governments have provided $10 million to increase mRNA vaccine and therapeutic drug production at an Adelaide facility.

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Chicago Tribune

Chicago told to reinstate employees fired over COVID-19 vaccination requirement

CHICAGO — Chicago must reinstate city employees who were fired for refusing to comply with Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and rescind the requirement, a state administrative law judge has ruled.

Chicago Sun-Times

City went too far in worker crackdown over COVID vaccines, judge rules

In a case that applies to members of several unions, an administrative law judge for a state agency rules the city has to reinstate workers and make up for lost wages and benefits.

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Bangkok Post

Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16

Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed and the ease with which it can escape people's ability to handle the virus in the wake of months, if not years, of vaccines and herd immunity.

The Independent UK

MP accused of using young girl’s post-mortem examination as ‘clickbait’

Andrew Bridgen was criticised in the Commons by Penny Mordaunt.

The New Daily

Confidence in childhood vaccines falls but accessibility may be a factor, report finds

Confidence in childhood vaccination is slipping in Australia, a UNICEF report says, but hesitancy isn't the only or most pressing issue.

Radio France Internationale

Unicef says 67 million children missed routine vaccinations because of Covid

The Unitied Nations children's agency has said that some 67 million children missed some or all common vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021, because of lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles Times

CDC has approved spring COVID booster for some. Do you need it?

Another COVID-19 booster shot is on the way as federal health officials look to further augment protection for those at greater risk of developing severe disease.

Nottingham Post

‘Healthy’ doctor died after severe reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab

He died 10 days after the injection

The Independent UK

‘Healthy’ doctor died after reaction to Covid vaccine, inquest rules

Widow of Dr Stephen Wright is planning on suing the pharmaceutical giant

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