RFK Jr ignores vaccine skepticism and blames migrants for measles outbreaks across US IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 22
RFK Jr faces intense questions in US Senate on measles and flu deaths Health secretary says ‘I had nothing to do with the measles outbreak’ and claims to support measles and MMR vaccines The Guardian - US · Apr 22
RFK Jr blames migrants for measles and other diseases in the US: ‘It has nothing to do with me’ Trump’s Health Secretary dismissed any blame during hearing of House Energy and Commerce Committee The Independent UK · Apr 22
Stanford Ran 2,000 Simulations on What Happens When Vaccines Disappear: Results Are Devastating Stanford researchers simulate the impact of ending childhood vaccinations in the US, predicting millions of cases and deaths from diseases like measles and polio over 25 years. International Business Times UK · Apr 22
RFK Jr’s CDC refuses to release report that shows Covid vaccine led to drop in hospital visits Study originally planned for publication in March found that a fall coronavirus jab rendered adults 50 percent less likely to need an emergency room visit last winter and 55 percent less likey to end up hospitalized The Independent UK · Apr 22
Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year, doctors have been seeing more cases earlier in the season than usual. The Conversation · Apr 22
95% of People Carry Epstein-Barr Virus—Scientists Report Major New Treatment Breakthrough Epstein-Barr virus affects most adults. Learn new EBV treatment breakthroughs, vaccine research, and promising antiviral discoveries now. Medical Daily · Apr 22
Preventive Care for Busy Schedules with Essential Checkups, Vaccines, and Screenings Stay healthy with preventive care tips for busy schedules including essential checkups vaccines and screenings to detect issues early and avoid long term health risks. Medical Daily · Apr 22
Groundbreaking trial for human bird flu vaccine begins in UK and US IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 22
Bird flu vaccine trial begins to fight ‘real possibility’ of virus threat for humans The vaccine will utilise mRNA technology similar to that employed in Covid-19 jabs The Independent UK · Apr 21
Major trial for human bird flu vaccine launches Around 4,000 people will be recruited for the study, the majority of which will be in the UK. Evening Standard · Apr 21
New mRNA vaccines could be a critical tool to fight cancer. But their future is up in the air More than 626,000 Americans are expected to die from cancer this year The Independent UK · Apr 21
A Grim Diagnosis, but New Science Is Rewriting the Story of Pancreatic Cancer The day draws nearer when it is no longer "a death sentence." Reason · Apr 21
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Hegseth announces ‘common sense approach’ for military and cancels flu vaccine requirement IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops
The Guardian - US · Apr 21 US military service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shot Defense secretary Pete Hegseth makes announcement and calls military’s flu vaccine mandate ‘broad’ and ‘not rational’
Reason · Apr 21 The COVID Reckoning Doesn't Go Far Enough Real medical freedom will require something greater than replacing the public health establishment: ending the FDA's monopoly.
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Pete Hegseth cancels ‘absurd’ flu vaccine requirement for ‘brave warriors’ in military Hegseth described his latest directive as ‘restoring’ what he called ‘simple medical autonomy’ in response to the Biden administration’s Covid-19 policies
The Conversation · Apr 20 What is RSV? And why should older Australians have this free vaccine? Winter respiratory illnesses are often thought of as a nuisance that can keep you in bed and away from work or school for a few days. But if you’re susceptible to severe infection, they can land you in hospital.
The Conversation · Apr 19 Postal codes shouldn’t determine protection: What RSV reveals about vaccine equity in Canada Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a familiar seasonal illness, but the tools to prevent it are new. Canada has recently approved vaccines for older adults and pregnant people, along with a long-acting monoclonal antibody that can protect infants through their first RSV season.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19 Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegations – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded
AAP · Apr 18 Free access to potentially life-saving jab for seniors The federal government is introducing free respiratory syncytial virus vaccinations for Australians 75 years and older.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 18 Trump taps Texas’ top public health official as CDC chief medical officer Jennifer Shuford, an infectious disease physician who oversaw the country’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years, is among a slate of CDC nominations with no apparent ties to the anti-vaccine movement.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18 ‘It’s a powder keg’: Romania leads EU measles cases as vaccination rates collapse Bottlenecks in the system and parents’ suspicions mean doctors expect another serious outbreak soon