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Senegal's President Faye travels to France for first international visit

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is traveling to France this week for his first official visit outside of Africa. He will participate in the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation and meet with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 19, 2024

The Guardian view on the US and vaccine disinformation: a stupid, shocking and deadly game

Editorial: Donald Trump’s military ran a covert campaign to discredit China’s Sinovac vaccine at the height of the pandemic

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024

A Real-Life Psyop: How the U.S. Military Spread Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theories

Washington keeps getting caught pushing the kind of disinformation it claims to oppose.

Reason · Jun 17, 2024

Results are looking promising for a combined COVID and flu vaccine. Here’s how it could benefit public health

Earlier this week, Moderna announced positive results for its phase 3 clinical trial of a combined vaccine against COVID and influenza.

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024

New RSV shots tied to rare nervous system disorder — should you worry?

There's been some reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome in older adults who got the vaccines. But health officials still recommend that this population get the shots, in consultation with their doctors.

LiveScience · Jun 13, 2024

Immunisation rates fall among Australia’s vulnerable as experts blame pandemic misinformation and practical barriers

Below-target levels come after record highs in 2020, with some areas in NSW, Queensland and WA now showing consistently lower vaccination rates

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024

Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?

If you’ve been sick with COVID-19, you may have some protection against certain versions of the common cold

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Are presidents good role models for vaccination uptake? DRC study shows only if they’re trusted, and people get to know about it

Immunisation is considered one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, saving millions of lives each year, and benefiting the health of the wider community through herd immunity.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024

Naomi Klein says yoga teachers and ‘white wealthy’ fitness gurus are fuelling vaccine scepticism

Canadian author says yoga studios ‘hotbed’ for conspiracy theories

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

2-in-1 shot for flu and COVID shows promise in advanced trial

The pharmaceutical company Moderna announced promising results from the ongoing trial of its new vaccine, mRNA-1083.

LiveScience · Jun 10, 2024