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Bharat Biotech, University of Sydney sign MoU for vaccine research

Bharat Biotech and Sydney ID sign MoU to advance vaccine research, strengthen academic-industry partnerships and tackle infectious diseases. Aims to leverage strengths of both to develop safer vaccine platforms and make lasting impact on global health. CEPI-funded AVAR-T programme to develop SARS-CoV-2 vaccine also part of collaboration.

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COVID vax halted premature births: study

New research suggests COVID-19 vaccinations could prevent adverse birth outcomes

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How your money is helping subsidise sexism in academia – and what you can do about it

It’s frightening to imagine where the world would be right now without mRNA vaccines. The COVID-busting technology revolutionised vaccine development at an internationally critical moment – with massive implications for people’s health, wellbeing and the global economy.

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COVID-19 Booster Shot: Study Says Half Dose Of Pfizer Vaccine Produces Strong Immune Response

The team discovered that people who previously received AstraZeneca or Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines had a "non-inferior" immune response when given a half dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine, comparable to those who received a full dose.

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Low vaccination rates prompt jab 'surge' plea

There's a plea for Australia to roll out vaccine 'surges' as the take up rate for jabs against serious diseases is lagging among high-risk groups.

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‘No no no. Avoid them all’: anti-vaccine conspiracies spread as UK cases of measles increase

Online anti-vaxxers, conflating Covid and MMR theories, are convincing parents against immunising their children

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Indian Immunologicals Ltd commemorates 25 yrs of Human Biologicals Institute, announces new vaccines

Indian Immunologicals Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) marked a significant milestone as its human health division, Human Biologicals Institute (HBI), celebrated its 25th year since its inception on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Immunologicals launches measles and rubella vaccine for children

IIL launches Mabella, a safe and effective measles and rubella vaccine, to address the urgent need for control of deadly diseases. HBI, established in 1998, developed India's first safe vero-cell rabies vaccine Abhayrab and other vaccines for children. IIL is now one of the largest suppliers of human vaccines to…

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

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Cameroon receives first shipment of 'breakthrough' malaria vaccine

More than 330,000 doses of the Mosquirix malaria vaccine have been delivered to Cameroon as part of efforts to ramp up immunisation across Africa. Cameroon is the first African country to receive the vaccine after pilot programmes in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi.

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Peter Thiel-cofounded Palantir will overhaul the U.K.’s public health service in a deal worth up to $413m—and people are worried

Palantir previously worked with the NHS during COVID-19, helping with vaccine rollout for a grand sum of £1. But people remain skeptical about the deal.

Fortune

4 out of 5 Mexicans who got a flu shot this year turned down Cuban and Russian COVID-19 vaccines

Four out of five people in Mexico who got influenza shots so far this year turned down the government's recommendation they get Russian or Cuban COVID-19 boosters at the same time

The Independent UK

Lawsuit: COVID Vaccine Injury Claims Diverted to Unconstitutional 'Kangaroo Court'

A war on terror–era program is the only legal avenue for people seeking compensation for a COVID vaccine injury.

Reason

WHO deliberates strategies to integrate COVID-19 vaccines with routine immunisation

WHO Southeast Asia Region begins workshop to transition from EUA to MA for COVID-19 vaccines. NRA and NCL members, WHO and TGA experts to deliberate key considerations. 3.35B COVID-19 vaccines administered in 10 countries under EUA. WHO roadmap to address public health needs and protect high priority groups.

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Malaria: two groundbreaking vaccines have been developed, but access and rollout are still big stumbling blocks

The approval of two malaria vaccines – the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine in 2021 and the R21/Matrix-MTM vaccine in 2023 – will help control, and eventually help eradicate, a disease that causes more than 600,000 deaths annually. Nearly 2 million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have been vaccinated with the RTS,S/AS01…

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What are the new COVID booster vaccines? Can I get one? Do they work? Are they safe?

As the COVID virus continues to evolve, so does our vaccine response. From December 11, Australians will have access to new vaccines that offer better protection.

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New vaccines to target current COVID-19 variants

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says the latest COVID-19 vaccines targeting current Omicron variants will be available to Australians next month.

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Cervical cancer: NHS pledge to eradicate disease by 2040 can be achieved – here's how

The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040. This will be achieved by amping up current vaccination and screening programmes.

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43% increase in global measles deaths from 2021 to 2022; experts blame it on declining vaccination rates

Measles deaths up 43% globally in 2021-22 due to low vaccination rates; 33M children missed vaccine dose; 10 countries account for over half of missed doses; WHO urges urgent action to protect communities.

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U.S. data underscore benefits of chickenpox vaccination

U.K. govt. recommends chickenpox vaccine for children to reduce risk of shingles in adults. Vaccine has been shown to prevent 91 million cases, 2,38,000 hospitalisations, and almost 2,000 deaths in U.S. Unpublished study by University of Bristol found complications from severe varicella were common, costly and placed burden on health…

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Measles deaths jumped over 40% from 2021 to 2022, CDC reports

Declines in measles vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic have been tied to an uptick in measles cases, deaths and major outbreaks worldwide.

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Which vaccines are recommended for American adults?

Nearly 47% of Americans ages 18 and over got a flu shot during the 2022–2023 flu season — but uptake of CDC-recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B and shingles lags.

The Conversation

Chickenpox vaccine recommended for NHS – here’s why a jab is better than getting the disease

The chickenpox vaccine is already offered as part of childhood immunisation programmes in several countries, including Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand. Now the UK government’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended it be included as part of the routine immunisations children receive in the UK.

The Guardian - UK

‘A golden opportunity’: screening and jabs give hope of ending cervical cancer

The WHO is aiming for the global elimination of the disease, and progress has been rapid

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Wondering whether your child should get the chickenpox vaccine? It could become available on the NHS - here's why

The government has been advised to make the jab available to all children, so parents want to know if the chickenpox vaccine is available on the NHS.

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