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Monkeypox vaccines: A virologist answers 6 questions about how they work, who can get them and how well they prevent infection

Monkeypox isn’t going to be the next COVID-19. But with the outbreak having bloomed to thousands of infections, with cases in nearly every state, on Aug. 4, 2022, the U.S. declared monkeypox a national public health emergency. One reason health experts did not expect monkeypox to become so widespread is…

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2022

COVID-related stillbirths a fed failure

Many avoided the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, unwittingly increasing their chances of a stillbirth

Salon · Aug 4, 2022

US to declare health emergency over monkeypox outbreak

The U.S. will declare a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Australia secures 450,000 new monkeypox vaccines. What are they and who can have them?

Health Minister Mark Butler today announced Australia had secured 450,000 doses of a third-generation monkeypox vaccine, 22,000 of which will arrive later this week.

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2022

South Africa reports first death causally linked to COVID vaccine

South Africa's health regulator reported on Thursday a causal link between the death of an individual and Johnson Johnson's (JJ) COVID-19 vaccine, the first time such a direct link has been made in the country.

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

India records 53 new COVID-19 fatalities, taking death toll to 5,26,530

According to the Health Ministry, 205.22 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the country so far

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2022

Australia secures 450,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine

Jab will be prioritised for at-risk groups including gay and bisexual men – especially those who travel

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2022

Third-generation monkeypox vaccines secured, with gay and bisexual men in 'high-risk' categories targeted for first rollout

Health Minister Mark Butler announced it had locked in the jabs for distribution in Australia after "27 meetings" with vaccine company Bavarian Nordic.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

HPV vaccine after removal of precancerous cells may cut cervical cancer risk

Study finds reduced risk of cervical cancer recurring after HPV vaccination post-surgery, though further research is needed

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

HPV jab ‘may ward off cervical cancer in women with pre-cancerous cells’

A new study suggests the vaccine could help stop cancerous cells returning.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022