Elmo Gets COVID-19 shot in CDC’s vaccine push for kids Elmo got his Covid-19 vaccine. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022
COVID shots should get omicron-targeted update, FDA advisers say COVID-19 shots from Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. should be updated to include components that target the highly transmissible omicron variant, the version of the virus that causes most of the world’s cases, U.S. regulatory advisers said. Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2022
Youngest Chicagoans focus of latest vaccination push The Chicago Department of Public Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois are teaming up to open family vaccination clinics on the South Side throughout the summer. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2022
Canada needs to invest more money into science innovation to help prevent the next global crisis Canada has lagged behind its peer nations in innovation for decades. Currently, Canada is ranked 11th out of the 16 similarly developed countries assessed. While our “C” grade is a moderate improvement over our previous “D” grade, innovation still remains a barrier to high-quality job creation and economic prosperity in… The Conversation · Jun 28, 2022
Warning as Covid-19 cases surge in 5 parts of Ireland, including one Dublin hotspot The HSE has warned of a spike in cases of the virus in recent weeks Dublin Live · Jun 28, 2022
Edinburgh University's Devi Sridhar rules out Covid-style lockdowns to tackle polio in UK The respected chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh says that people should not fear Covid style lockdowns to tackle monkeypox and polio cases. Edinburgh Live · Jun 28, 2022
Croda to build new US vaccine plant with White House backing Smart science firm is already working with UK government on expansion in Staffordshire Birmingham Post · Jun 28, 2022
How likely am I to be reinfected with Covid and do Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 have different symptoms? As two new subvariants drive a surge in cases across the country, the Standard explains how likely you are to test positive again Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2022
EU regulator considers clearing smallpox shot for monkeypox The European Medicines Agency says it will begin reviewing data to decide if a smallpox vaccine made by the pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic might also be authorized for monkeypox, amid a growing outbreak of the disease across the continent The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022
Spain updates booster vaccine rules for British holidaymakers visiting this summer There are different coronavirus vaccination entry requirements for teenagers and adults going on holiday to Spain Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2022
Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise? Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022
Majority of secondary school children have Covid-19 antibodies, says new data The data released also showed that numbers of of primary school parents who would be "unlikely" to vaccinate their child has risen Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022
Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers A court ruling is back in effect that blocks President Joe Biden from requiring federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Nottingham records below average Polio vaccination take up after virus detected in London Just 50.4% of year 9s took the vaccination Nottingham Post · Jun 27, 2022
Chronicle Live · Jun 27, 2022 Nearly all secondary school children have Covid antibodies, research shows Doctors attribute rise in test results to high number of pupils infected with Omicron during spring term
Benzinga · Jun 27, 2022 Why Pfizer Partner BioNTech Shares Are Rising Today BioNTech SE - ADR (NASDAQ: BNTX) shares are trading higher by 6.31% at $142.50 after the company announced its Omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccine candidates demonstrated high immune response against the Omicron variant.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 US grapples with whether to modify COVID vaccine for fall U.S. health authorities are facing a critical decision: whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall that are modified to better match the latest changes of the shape-shifting coronavirus
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2022 Dairy farmers in Andhra Pradesh cautioned against brucellosis among livestock Vaccine to be given to four to eight month old calves
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022 Should we be worried that polio has been detected in the UK? Until an infectious disease is eradicated everywhere in the world, we are all vulnerable, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022 Should you get a COVID-19 booster shot now or wait until fall? Two immunologists help weigh the options While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, it has become clear that the protection offered by the current vaccines wanes over time. This necessitates the use of booster shots that are safe and effective in enhancing the immune response against the virus and extending…
Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022 China's Clover says its Covid booster shot candidate lifts antibody against Omicron BEIJING: China's Clover Biopharmaceuticals said on Monday a booster shot of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate significantly increased antibody response against the Omicron coronavirus variant from levels seen after two primary shots.
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022 Nearly all children at secondary schools have Covid antibodies, figures show The survey data was released today
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Nearly all secondary pupils have Covid antibodies – survey Study finds more primary parents are wary of vaccinating their child against Covid than in 2021.
AAP · Jun 27, 2022 Federal Court strikes out anti-vaxxer case A Federal Court judge says litigation against the Commonwealth, states and NT over lockdown and vaccine mandates was an abuse of process.
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022 Hajj meningitis warning with just days left to take action Hajj 2022 begins on Thursday, July 7