Congo begins Ebola vaccination drive to fight most-deadly outbreak on record Frontline health workers are first in line to receive vaccinations amid the country’s fastest-growing outbreak The Independent UK · Aug 27
Dolly Parton’s Co-Star Sparks Fierce Backlash Over “Disrespectful” Tribute To Country Legend: “Oh, Shut Up” “Why would you bring that up?” one person asked. Bored Panda · Aug 27
RFK Jr told Congress a trip to Samoa had ‘nothing to do with vaccines.’ A letter from 2019 says otherwise In a newly-obtained letter to Samoa’s prime minister, RFK Jr. used the words ‘vaccine’ or ‘vaccination’ eight times The Independent UK · Aug 27
Dolly Parton's Health Giving Reached Vaccine Research, a Children's Hospital and a Rural Women's Center in Tennessee Dolly Parton died at 80 at a Nashville cancer center. Her documented health giving funded vaccine research and children's hospitals. Medical Daily · Aug 27
Urgent plea issued to parents as vaccine uptake for babies in UK falls again New data has revealed that uptake rates for vaccines protecting babies have fallen once more The Independent UK · Aug 27
Shingrix Recipients Were 10 Percent Less Likely to Be Diagnosed with Heart Disease Than Zostavax Recipients An Oxford-led study of more than 70,000 older adults found Shingrix recipients had 10 percent fewer heart disease diagnoses than Zostavax recipients. Medical Daily · Aug 27
Dolly Parton’s co-star Ricky Schroder sparks outrage over ‘tone deaf’ tribute Schroder played Parton’s father, Robert Lee Patton, in the TV movie ‘Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors’ and its sequel The Independent UK · Aug 27
Early trials for vaccine for common cold are ‘encouraging’, scientists say The vaccine has been hailed as a ‘significant milestone’ in tackling the virus behind the common cold The Independent UK · Aug 27
Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could we protect them using vaccines in baits? The deadly rabies virus was once common across Europe. A bite from an infected dog, wolf or fox could be fatal. The Conversation · Aug 26
Dolly Parton once gave $1 million to help develop the Moderna COVID vaccine at Vanderbilt: ‘I’m kind of addicted to the feeling of giving’ Dolly Parton had a $450 million fortune at her passing, but spent much of her life giving it away—including $1 million toward COVID-19 vaccine research. Fortune · Aug 26
Heart Inflammation Was More Common After COVID Infection Than After Pfizer Vaccination in Four Million Young People A study of 4.1 million people ages 16 to 25 compared myocarditis after COVID infection with myocarditis after vaccination. Here is what it found. Medical Daily · Aug 26
Blood Product Testing Suggests Bourbon Virus Exposure Is Wider Across the United States Than Case Counts Show New antibody testing of pooled US plasma suggests Bourbon virus exposure is broader than confirmed cases indicate. What tick season means now. Medical Daily · Aug 26
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Resignation Calls Mount After Two Unvaccinated People Die From Recent Measles Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces calls to resign after two unvaccinated individuals died after contracting measles in Pennsylvania, highlighting renewed scrutiny of his controversial vaccine stance amid a significant outbreak. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Medical Daily · Aug 26 Florida Moves to Drop Hepatitis B, Chickenpox, Hib and Pneumococcal Shots from Public and Private School Rules Florida's health department filed a rule dropping four school vaccine requirements. Seven others stay in law. What parents should check now.
The Independent UK · Aug 26 NHS shingles jab could lower risk of stroke and heart attacks, study finds Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus flaring up again in people who previously had chicken pox
The Economic Times · Aug 26 Convening India's brightest minds: The Bharat Life Sciences Award’s Innovation Summit to spotlight life sciences India sets its sights on becoming a frontrunner in innovation within the life sciences arena. The Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 aims to honor exceptional scientific achievements while promoting teamwork. With leaders gathering to enhance manufacturing and drug discovery capabilities, discussions will delve into topics like AI-driven discovery and cutting-edge…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26 ‘I just give from my heart’: how Dolly Parton’s philanthropy focused most on helping children Parton put her millions behind causes she believed in – from Covid vaccines to the Imagination Library, which sends children around the world a free book every month
The Economic Times · Aug 26 In 2016, Dolly Parton gave $1,000 per month for six months to Tennessee wildfire victims, raising $8.9 million through My People fund The world mourns the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully at eighty in Nashville on August 25. From her modest roots, she transformed into an icon, creating a legacy through her music. Passionate about education, she founded the Imagination Library, delivering countless free books to…
The Economic Times · Aug 26 US lawmakers question Health Secretary Kennedy on vaccine settlement disclosures US senators are questioning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s explanation regarding his financial stake. His recent statements conflict with earlier testimony and ethics filings about Gardasil vaccine litigation. Kennedy previously stated he would transfer his interest in potential Gardasil fees to his son. However, he now claims neither he…
Medical Daily · Aug 26 Experimental Tuberculosis Vaccine Fell Short of BCG in Nearly Seven Thousand African Newborns but Questions Remain The phase 3 priMe trial found that VPM1002 was not noninferior to BCG in nearly 7,000 newborns, but the result is hard to interpret.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Florida aims to drop some school vaccine requirements – including several backed by Trump Last year, Florida’s surgeon general said he hoped to end vaccine mandates in the state – equating them to a form of ‘slavery’
Medical Daily · Aug 25 Florida Catholic Bishops Reject the Attorney General's Demand to Allow Religious Vaccine Exemptions in Diocesan Schools Florida's Catholic bishops told the attorney general that their schools will keep refusing religious vaccine exemptions. What it means for families.