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Warning issued to parents after number of measles cases in Greater Manchester

Parents are being urged to check their children's vaccinations are up to date

Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2023

COVID kills 1 person every 4 minutes as vaccine rates fall

After more than three years, the global COVID-19 emergency is officially over. Yet it’s still killing at least one person every four minutes and questions on how to deal with the virus remain unanswered, putting vulnerable people and undervaccinated countries at risk.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023

New flu vaccine could mean the end of annual shots

Queensland researchers are leading the trial of a flu vaccine that will target parts of the virus that are less susceptible to mutations.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Pancreatic cancer: a personalised mRNA vaccine may boost effects of treatment

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. This is largely due to the fact that pancreatic cancer symptoms typically don’t arise until the late stages of the disease, making many patients ineligible for the current best treatment method, which is surgery to remove any tumours.

The Conversation · May 19, 2023

Should I get a flu vaccine this year? Here’s what you need to know

Health authorities recommend everyone aged six months of age or over should get the flu vaccine every year.

The New Daily · May 19, 2023

Foreign Bodies: Pandemics, Vaccines and the Health of Nations by Simon Schama review – scientists to the rescue

The historian offers up lessons from past pandemics in an indictment of modern leaders’ response to Covid

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

First shot to prevent RSV in infants moves one step closer to FDA approval

Respiratory illness kills hundreds of babies per year

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Scientists call on G7 to improve preparedness for next pandemic

Appeal comes amid concern strict intellectual property rules hamper the production of affordable vaccines and medicines.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023

The CDC is worried about a mpox rebound and urges people to get vaccinated

A cluster of mpox cases in the Chicago area has sparked fears of a summer wave. Health officials are pointing to new research showing the vaccine is effective and hoping people take notice.

WEKU · May 18, 2023

FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants

At least 58,000 childern younger than 5 years old are hospitalized each year with RSV infections. A Pfizer vaccine given to pregnant people could help protect their infants from severe RSV illness.

WEKU · May 18, 2023