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Hundreds of patients given expired COVID-19 vaccines

Patients at a rural pharmacy have been given expired COVID-19 vaccines for two years, a state health department says.

AAP

Cervical cancer: why scientists think it could soon be eliminated

Thanks to the HPV vaccine and the national cervical screening programme, cervical cancer rates have dropped significantly in the UK over the past 15 years. Some governments are now setting targets to eliminate the disease

The Guardian - UK

New COVID variant spreads rapidly, vaccine conspiracy theories gain traction

Explore the rapid spread of a new COVID variant, vaccine hesitancy fueled by conspiracy theories, and the need to inoculate against misinformation to prote...

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Why A One-size-fits-all Flu Vaccine Could Be On The Horizon

Scientists found an antibody that protects against several strains of the flu virus.

Zenger

Indian Immunologicals begins construction of Rs.700 cr veterinary vaccine facility in Hyderabad’s Genome Valley

IIL starts construction of Rs.700 crore veterinary vaccine manufacturing facility in Hyderabad's Genome Valley, which is expected to create 750 direct and indirect jobs.

The Hindu

What is RSV and who is entitled to the vaccine?

Annually, thousands of hospital admissions could be avoided with the new vaccination programme

Evening Standard

Calls for winter vaccine for babies to ease burden on NHS

It is estimated that around 30,000 babies and children under five are admitted to hospitals in the UK every year because of RSV

The Independent UK

Felix Munkonge obituary

Other lives: Specialist in cell biology who helped with the development of a Covid-19 vaccine and treatments for cystic fibrosis

The Guardian - UK

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data

Covid case in India: A total of 109 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported from across the country till December 26.

The Hindu

FPAI launches nation-wide vaccine drive against cervical cancer

FPAI launches HPV Vaccination drive across India to vaccinate girls & women against cervical cancer. Donations reduce cost to ₹1,350/dose.

The Hindu

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Why Isn’t There a Vaccine for the Common Cold? A Virologist Reveals the Hidden Reason

If we can create a vaccine for a novel virus in under a year, what’s stopping scientists from inoculating us against the sniffles?

France 24

Of love letters and distant galaxies: Uplifting stories from 2023

It was a turbulent year from start to end, but 2023 was not just about devastating wars, natural disasters and the cost-of-living crisis. The past 12 months also saw the approval of a revolutionary new malaria vaccine, a sharp drop in the deforestation of the Amazon, and an historic victory…

The Hindu

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India.

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New CDC advisory urges updated vaccines to protect against respiratory illnesses

Get the latest scoop on respiratory illnesses and vaccines from primary care physician and public health specialist, Dr. Saju Matthew. With a creative tone...

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The biggest Fox News fails of 2023

The right-wing network ends a tough year on a low note — with more trouble ahead in 2024

Fortune

JN.1—a new, highly mutated COVID variant—could cause one of the largest U.S. waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak

This year's winter respiratory disease season was looking to be a bit of a respite from last year's—until JN.1 took off. Now, it's anyone's best guess.

Newcastle Herald

COVID vaccine rates plummet but antiviral use up, as COVID cases rise

'Still a lot of COVID around' and 36 in hospital in district.

The Hindu

As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness and effective testing and treatments

WHO classifies JN.1 as a separate variant of interest (VOI) with potential to affect virus characteristics & increase burden of respiratory infections. Vaccines expected to increase protection against JN.1. India detects 21 cases, all mild.

The Hindu

WHO prequalifies a second malaria vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India

WHO prequalifies R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to increase access & prevent malaria in children.

The Independent UK

Doctors fear NHS could buckle in flu season as staff avoid vaccine

Exclusive: Less than 40 per cent of frontline staff were vaccinated ahead of winter, risking staff shortages and flu transmission

The Times of India

Second malaria vaccine prequalified by WHO: Know what this means

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added the second malaria vaccine to its list of prequalified vaccines. The vaccine, R21/ Matrix-M malaria vaccine, was recommended by the WHO for malaria treatment in October 2023. The R21 vaccine is the second malaria vaccine prequalified by the WHO, following the RTS, S/AS01…

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