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Maine May Mandate Vaccines for Health Care Workers with No Religious Exemption (but with Medical Exemption)

So Judge Jon Levy (D. Me.) held today in Lowe v. Mills. An excerpt: In this case, the amended complaint and the properly considered documents, information, and facts before me show that the purpose of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers is solely to protect public health. Exempting individuals whose…

Reason · Aug 18, 2022

There's a bit of good news about monkeypox. Is it because of the vaccine?

It's basically the same vaccine used against smallpox. Here's how it works — and whether researchers think it's playing a role in the fact that the current outbreak is starting to slow down.

WEKU · Aug 18, 2022

BIS banking on CBD products for animals

Cannabis and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) has the potential to boost the pet care business, following the first-ever development of new CBD-based products for animals in Thailand, says Bioscience Animal Health Plc (BIS), an animal drug and vaccine provider.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18, 2022

French fire service official tells of death threats over Covid vaccine stance

Firefighters’ spokesperson Eric Brocardi has said those refusing jab should remain suspended from job

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022

Health expert warns of spike in monkeypox cases amid shortage of vaccines

Four UK Chief Medical Officers agreed vaccine deployment should be prioritised where there are localised outbreaks

Wales Online · Aug 18, 2022

'Significant short supply' of monkeypox vaccine in Ireland as HSE rolls out jab to 600 people

The HSE says that 6,000 people are at heightened risk from the virus but the initial vaccine rollout will only be offered to 600 people

Dublin Live · Aug 18, 2022

What's behind the FDA's controversial strategy for evaluating new COVID boosters

Some scientists are alarmed that the agency plans to evaluate the next generation of boosters by reviewing mouse studies alone. Others say there's no time to waste waiting for human trials.

WEKU · Aug 18, 2022

Do some baby boomers have a defense against monkeypox?

Folks of a certain vintage have the tell-tale crater on their upper arms: The discolored, shallow scars from the smallpox vaccine.

The Orange County Register · Aug 18, 2022

Polio has resurfaced in the US. What’s the risk?

Vaccines helped neutralize the global threat of polio, a dreaded scourge that can cause paralysis and death, but that life-saving drug may have led unintentionally to the virus’ reappearance this year in the U.S. and other countries.

Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022

NHS Lanarkshire encouraging parents to get kids vaccinated against flu

All primary and secondary school pupils are eligible for the vaccine, which is given in schools as a painless nasal spray.

Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022