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Monkeypox risk in schools: Here's what parents need to know

A 2005 study found that children under the age of eight are most likely to have severe outcomes from monkeypox, though experts say that’s far from definitive.

Inverse · Aug 23, 2022

Monkeypox vaccine jabs will split into five smaller doses in Wales

'Fractional dosing' does not compromise protection and clinical results show 'it provides a near-identical immune response in patients', say experts

Wales Online · Aug 23, 2022

Lab results rule out rabies infection as cause of Kozhikode woman’s death

53-year-old woman was bitten by a dog on July 21 and had taken anti-rabies vaccine as per schedule

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2022

Smaller monkeypox vaccine doses to be offered in NHS trial to stretch out supplies

The UK monkeypox vaccine pilot is being rolled out in three NHS locations.

Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022

‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Analysis-Experts question reliance on monkeypox vaccine with little data, short supply

A reliance on vaccines in short supply and questions over their best use are hampering efforts to curb the global spread of monkeypox which has hit dozens of countries for the first time, health officials say.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

Unfair dismissal rulings show personal circumstances matter in vaccine refusals

While legal challenges against federal and state vaccine mandates have come to nothing, in recent months two Australian workers have won unfair dismissal cases after being sacked for not complying with their employer’s vaccination orders.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

WA police officer Ben Falconer loses legal challenge against COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Ben Falconer says he will consider appealing a judge's decision to dismiss his legal challenge to WA's vaccine mandate, which saw unvaccinated officers barred from police premises during the height of the pandemic.

ABC News · Aug 23, 2022

WA judge dismisses anti-vax cop challenge

A judge has dismissed a legal challenge against Western Australia's COVID-19 vaccine mandates mounted by a police officer who refused to get jabbed.

AAP · Aug 23, 2022