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
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 Independent UK · 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’ The Guardian - US · 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. Reason · 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 Independent UK · Apr 21
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 20
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 Conversation · Apr 19
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
The Independent UK · Apr 17 This state is the new epicenter of measles in America The western state’s outbreak surpassed 600 cases this week, a tracker from the state’s health department shows
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Meningitis B outbreak hits schools in Weymouth prompting fresh vaccine rollout Antibiotics and vaccines are being offered to young people in school years 7 to 13 across the Weymouth, Portland and Chickerell areas of Dorset
The Guardian - US · Apr 17 Inside the CDC’s leadership vacuum: work at a ‘standstill’ and low morale as 80% of top posts remain vacant Current and ex-officials at the CDC warn Americans’ health security in danger under RFK Jr’s direction
Axios · Apr 16 RFK Jr. faces barrage from Democrats in House hearings Kennedy doubled down on some of his most controversial moves, but also gave some ground on measles.
The Guardian - US · Apr 16 RFK Jr accused of ‘dangerous conspiracy theories’ at heated budget hearing Trump ally grilled by lawmakers over ‘terrible decisions’ on vaccines, public health and funding cuts to key programs
The Independent UK · Apr 16 RFK Jr. grilled by Congress over dismantling public health policy and hanging out with Kid Rock Democrats and even one Republican with an autistic son criticize Robert Kennedy’s messaging around vaccination and public health misinformation
The Conversation · Apr 16 Can I get a free flu shot? And will it cover ‘super K’? Your influenza vaccine questions answered For many of us, flu can mean a nasty few weeks of illness. But for the very young and old, and those with health complications, it can be extremely serious, leading to around 3,500 deaths in Australia each year.