Global monkeypox vaccine race sparks fears that poorer nations will lose out World Health Organization calls for worldwide equity as case numbers grow and countries compete for 16.4 million doses The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022
Commentary: To stem the spread of monkeypox, health departments tap into networks of those most at risk On July 23, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. It was a contentious decision, with the WHO’s director-general, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, making the final call and overruling the WHO’s emergency committee. The advisory committee’s disagreements mirrored debates that have been unfolding among… Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022
Cynthia M. Allen: Blame doctors’ pandemic policies for part of the drop in kids getting childhood vaccines I’m not alone when I confess that the COVID era wreaked havoc on my kids’ annual pediatrician visits. Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022
You’re all alive because of PM Modi: Bihar Minister asserts in viral video ‘We were saved by PM Modi’s vaccine and his deft handling of the economy’ The Hindu · Aug 1, 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 1, 2022
NSW town’s pop-up Covid vaccine clinic almost called off because of ‘ridiculous’ Medicare rule Rule that nurses must be supervised for clinics to be reimbursed nearly caused ‘health disaster’ when rural GP had to isolate, expert says The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022
Monkeypox straining already overstretched public health system Deep into their third year of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, local and state public health workers are battered, depleted and, in many places, demoralized. Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022
What the polio case in New York tells us about the end of polio No one studying polio knew more than Albert Sabin, the Polish-American scientist whose vaccine against the crippling disease has been used worldwide since 1959. Sabin’s oral vaccine provides lifelong immunity. It has one drawback, which Sabin, who died in 1993, fiercely disputed: In rare cases, the weakened live poliovirus in… Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022
Covid 'holy grail' vaccine could target multiple variants Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute believe they found a genetic feature of the covid virus that appeared 'similar' to a number of coronaviruses that are less prone to mutations which could prove as a 'holy grail' vaccine. Glasgow Live · Jul 31, 2022
The kids are all right: Fewer COVID-19 vaccine side effects Australian children aged 5–15 years have reported fewer side effects in the days after receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine than those in clinical trials. The New Daily · Jul 31, 2022
Despite deaths, Africa left to fight monkeypox without vaccine The vast majority of deaths due to monkeypox have been registered on the African continent. Africa remains the only part of the world with no doses of the vaccine, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2022
Ex-Neighbours star dubs finale 'unwatchable' and claims Covid vaccine stance prevented invite Nicola Charles played the controversial character Sarah Beaumont on the soap from 1996 to 1999, with three later guest returns. Daily Record · Jul 31, 2022
First monkeypox deaths recorded in Europe - symptoms, at-risk groups and how to get vaccine Spain has logged two deaths since Friday, believed to be the first confirmed fatalities from monkeypox in Europe. Daily Record · Jul 31, 2022
Monkeypox outbreak may boost the shares of these companies As health authorities all over the globe search for ways to stop the monkeypox outbreak, investors are snapping up shares of companies that could benefit from the race to quell the disease. Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022 Gov. Hochul declares state disaster emergency in response to monkeypox outbreak NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul, noting that New York state is now home to more than 25% of U.S. monkeypox cases, declared a state disaster emergency to secure additional vaccines and slow the spread of the virus.
ABC News · Jul 30, 2022 Israel was a world leader in combatting COVID-19 with vaccines, now they're getting ready for monkeypox Israel has recorded fewer than 200 cases of monkeypox but the country learned from COVID-19 that moving quickly can make or break a country's response to an infectious disease.
Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022 Dr. Fauci welcomes September arrival of new COVID vaccines, bristles at retirement talk Coronavirus booster shots covering BA.5 may be little more than a month off, but Dr. Anthony Fauci says his retirement is far more distant.
Wales Online · Jul 30, 2022 Second Spanish monkeypox death within days as health workers warn over vaccine shortages The cases reported by the health ministry are believed to be the first confirmed deaths from monkeypox since an outbreak started in the European Union
Liverpool Echo · Jul 30, 2022 How to know if you are eligible for the Monkeypox vaccine The vaccine is only currently being offered to those at the highest risk of catching the infection
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022 In race for monkeypox vaccines, experts see repeat of COVID Public health officials warn that moves by rich countries to buy large quantities of monkeypox vaccine could leave millions of people in Africa unprotected against a more dangerous version of the disease
The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2022 ‘I’m one of the lucky ones’: vaccines scarce as US monkeypox cases rise The US has nearly 5,000 confirmed cases of the virus, but getting vaccinated has not always been straightforward
The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2022 Australia can avoid big monkeypox outbreak with targeted vaccination, health experts say Call for vaccines to be prioritised for gay and bisexual men who have travelled internationally
Bangkok Post · Jul 30, 2022 Moderna jabs 'have not expired' Bang Sue Grand Station's Central Vaccination Centre said on Friday that its Moderna vaccinations for Covid-19 have not expired and still have at least two more months of shelf life.
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022 California not ready to declare emergency over monkeypox California's public health officer says officials are pressing for more vaccine and closely monitoring the spread of the monkeypox virus
Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022 California public health officials ramp up efforts to address monkeypox outbreaks with more vaccines on the way As monkeypox cases rise across California, state officials in California are ramping up their efforts to acquire vaccine doses and educate the public on the disease.