UK ‘going backwards’ in pandemic preparedness says former Vaccines Taskforce boss Dame Kate Bingham suggested that UK capabilities set up to tackle the Covid-19 crisis were being 'dismantled' Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022
Former vaccines chief sounds warning about UK pandemic readiness Kate Bingham raises concerns to committee of MPs as head of UKHSA suggests Covid could be on rise again The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022
UK ‘going backwards’ in pandemic preparedness – expert Dame Kate Bingham chaired the UK vaccines taskforce during the Covid-19 crisis. The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Number of under 5s admitted to hospital with flu jumps 70% in a week Health officials urge parents to ensure their children receive a booster vaccine Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2022
Racing to develop Africa’s next-gen vaccines before new pandemic How scientists across Africa plan to use mRNA technology to fight diseases and tackle inequities in global health. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2022
Former Covid vaccine tsar warns UK ‘dismantling’ systems for fighting future pandemics Britain losing leadership position and falling behind EU on preparedness for outbreaks, says Kate Bingham The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Covid infection could be lowered with unique intranasal vaccine The sprays have been found to stop the virus from attaching itself to cells in the nose, reducing the likelihood of an infection. Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2022
Warning to get children vaccinated after 70% jump in under-5s being hospitalised Young children are particularly vulnerable and can become seriously ill Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022
Parents urged to get children flu vaccine after 70% jump in hospital cases Covid restrictions mean most young children have never encountered flu and have no natural immunity to the virus. The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Syria Receives Cholera Vaccines Ahead of Inoculation Drive Syria has received two million doses of cholera vaccines, the first to reach the country during a months-long outbreak, the country's health ministry said Wednesday. The war-torn country has been suffering from a cholera outbreak since September and has struggled to contain it due to its devastated water and health… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022
Parents refuse to use ‘blood tainted by vaccination’ for baby ahead of life-saving surgery Couple says they want blood to come from people not injected with the Covid vaccine The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Mum seeking compensation after falling into coma days after Covid jab Sarah has been left unable to work and has been bed-bound for months Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022
RSV: Doctor warns virus that can leave babies seriously ill is 'massively up' but new vaccine could help RSV - a virus which can leave children in particular seriously ill - is resurgent, but a top doctor has spoken about the potential of vaccine that could be gamechanging Chronicle Live · Nov 30, 2022
Fit and healthy father diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer reveals first warning sign Geoffrey Seymour discovered blood in his stool just before his 41st birthday, which turned out to be stage four cancer The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 Why getting your Covid-19 and flu jabs is crucial this winter – even if you’ve already been vaccinated “I’m always first in the queue for the flu vaccine,” says Rosie Turner, 29, a comedian living in London with her girlfriend. “Now I want to get my Covid booster. I’ve had all the other Covid vaccinations.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2022 New flu defense in the works: 1 shot to protect against all 20 influenza viruses Taking a new approach, based on the mRNA technology that proved effective against COVID-19, University of Pennsylvania researchers are working on the experimental vaccine.
Reason · Nov 29, 2022 Sixth Circuit Upholds Injunction Barring Air Force from Requiring COVID Vaccines for Religious Objectors From the sounds of it, the Air Force's attorneys didn't think too carefully about how to respond to Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) claims.
Irish Mirror · Nov 29, 2022 Doctors admit Covid vaccine possibly linked to 'mystery' death of Longford woman Ms Brady told the inquest her family had found it 'very insulting and upsetting' that her mother had been described as 'a mystery patient' at the hospital in Mullingar because nobody had any answers about what was causing her illness.
ABC News · Nov 29, 2022 Health Minister Yvette D'Ath denies involvement in decision to select vaccine hub site owned by friend's company Queensland government records reveal Health Minister Yvette D'Ath accepted free storage from a businesswoman whose company had a lucrative deal with the minister's department.
Ballotpedia · Nov 29, 2022 Republican attorneys general file petition to repeal vaccine mandate for healthcare workers Twenty-two attorneys general filed a petition on November 17, 2022, requesting the Biden administration to repeal the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule on November 5, 2021, requiring healthcare workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The interim rule…
Reason · Nov 29, 2022 Biden's Support for COVID Protests Hinges on What Country They're in The president has urged the Chinese government to respect the rights of anti-lockdown demonstrators. He actively encouraged the Canadian government to end the trucker protests.
Caixin Global · Nov 29, 2022 China Steps Up Timetable for Senior Vaccinations as Covid Cases Surge The minimum period between the initial course of vaccines and the first booster shot for the elderly has been shortened to three months from six
The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022 Six common COVID myths busted by a virologist and a public health expert Almost three years into the pandemic, myths and misinformation remain widespread. Here we, a virologist and a public health researcher, debunk some common misconceptions about COVID.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Covid vaccine: When can I get my booster jab? UK entering a new wave of the virus, experts warn
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022 China covid protests: authorities call for crackdown on ‘hostile forces’ Streets flooded with police as top security body blames ‘infiltration and sabotage’ for unrest