The Latest Breaking News from Vaccine

What is whooping cough and why are cases rising in England and Wales?

Data shows increase in infections and experts advise vaccination for pregnant women, babies and young children

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023

Improved drug regimens for TB to cut treatment time

At The Union World Conference on Lung Health, optimism abounded as new drug regimens were presented that could cut treatment time for drug-resistant TB by up to two-thirds. These regimens, with 85-90% success rates, offer hope to those affected by MDR-TB, who often face long treatments and 14,000 pills. Funding…

The Hindu · Dec 7, 2023

HIV vaccine trial in Africa halted after disappointing initial results

African-led trial ended a year early as researchers conclude there is ‘little or no chance’ new combination vaccines cut HIV risk

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023

Did vaccination reduce COVID-related preterm births?

COVID-19 in pregnant women in California linked to preterm births; vaccine rollout reduced risk. Study found 1.2% increase in preterm births in COVID-positive mothers, equivalent to 20 days of in utero exposure to wildfire smoke. Vaccine acceptance in areas reduced preterm birth risk, which vanished with population immunity. Mixed results…

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti to hold Maha Melava

Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti, the Belagavi-based political party that has been demanding merger of Marathi-speaking areas with Maharashtra, has announced to hold Maha Melava – a protest rally against the Winter Session of the State legislature in Belagavi on Monday.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Campaign to encourage teens to get vaccinated against serious diseases

A VACCINE campaign has been launched following a drop in the number of young people opting for protection against serious diseases like meningitis.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2023

BCG revaccination study in high-risk adults to begin in 23 States

23 States to participate in BCG revaccination study in adults to assess effectiveness in reducing TB incidence. High-risk groups targeted: those over 50, prior TB, underweight, diabetics, smokers, alcoholics. Phase-1 in UP & MP. Mixed results from other countries, but 2 Indian studies found BCG revaccination in adults to be…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Texas lawsuit claims Pfizer exaggerated effectiveness of Covid vaccine

State attorney general Ken Paxton files suit despite medical consensus that vaccine prevents severe infection and death

The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2023

Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough

Experts argue other assertions made in the lawsuit filing are completely unsubstantiated, such as one claiming that vaccinated people were more likely to die from COVID-19, which Texas health data disputes.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 30, 2023

First case of swine flu in humans detected in UK – expert Q&A

A British man has contracted swine flu, the first detected human case recorded in the UK. Here’s what you need to know about the disease.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023