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Doctors trial world's first vaccine against vomiting bug norovirus

A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway for the world's first norovirus vaccine, aimed at reducing health and economic tolls linked to the virus.

UK orders 150,000 mpox vaccine doses amid spread of new strain in Africa

UK bolsters vaccine supply against mpox amid WHO emergency declaration to prepare for potential outbreaks.

W.H.O. Authorizes Mpox Vaccine, Clearing Way for Use in Africa

The W.H.O. has authorized the first vaccine for mpox, surprising even the vaccine manufacturer.

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa

The WHO has authorized a vaccine against mpox for adults, an important breakthrough in the fight against outbreaks in Africa.

DRC receives first donation of 100,000 mpox vaccines to contain outbreak

Swift action is necessary to contain the mpox outbreak in Africa, with millions more vaccine doses needed.

Mpox is again a global health emergency. How concerned should Californians be?

A new, more deadly variant of mpox has emerged, prompting global health concerns and indicating a potential resurgence of outbreaks.

Doctors trial world's first vaccine against vomiting bug norovirus

A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway for the world's first norovirus vaccine, aimed at reducing health and economic tolls linked to the virus.

UK orders 150,000 mpox vaccine doses amid spread of new strain in Africa

UK bolsters vaccine supply against mpox amid WHO emergency declaration to prepare for potential outbreaks.

W.H.O. Authorizes Mpox Vaccine, Clearing Way for Use in Africa

The W.H.O. has authorized the first vaccine for mpox, surprising even the vaccine manufacturer.

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa

The WHO has authorized a vaccine against mpox for adults, an important breakthrough in the fight against outbreaks in Africa.

DRC receives first donation of 100,000 mpox vaccines to contain outbreak

Swift action is necessary to contain the mpox outbreak in Africa, with millions more vaccine doses needed.

Mpox is again a global health emergency. How concerned should Californians be?

A new, more deadly variant of mpox has emerged, prompting global health concerns and indicating a potential resurgence of outbreaks.
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Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe's life drastically changed after receiving the Pfizer Covid booster, leading to severe health issues attributed to the vaccine.

Waterford soccer player died five days after Covid-19 vaccine from catastrophic brain bleed

The inquest into Roy Butler's death after receiving the Janssen Covid-19 vaccine raises concerns about vaccine-related health risks.

New XEC COVID subvariant poses potential threat heading into winter. Doctors urge vaccinations

The new coronavirus subvariant XEC poses a significant threat as winter approaches, prompting renewed calls for updated vaccinations.

New study provides insight to why COVID vaccines hit some harder than others

Factors such as stress, exercise, and hormonal birth control may influence perceived side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

One Arm or Two? How You Get Vaccinated May Make a Difference.

Alternating arms when receiving multiple doses of a vaccine may produce a stronger immune response.
The study suggests that alternating arms may provide a small boost in immunity, which could be significant for individuals who respond poorly to vaccines.

Did the battle against "misinformation" go too far?

Martin Kulldorff faced consequences from Twitter after stating that not everyone needed to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Major social media companies made efforts to limit the spread of health misinformation during the pandemic.

Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe's life drastically changed after receiving the Pfizer Covid booster, leading to severe health issues attributed to the vaccine.

Waterford soccer player died five days after Covid-19 vaccine from catastrophic brain bleed

The inquest into Roy Butler's death after receiving the Janssen Covid-19 vaccine raises concerns about vaccine-related health risks.

New XEC COVID subvariant poses potential threat heading into winter. Doctors urge vaccinations

The new coronavirus subvariant XEC poses a significant threat as winter approaches, prompting renewed calls for updated vaccinations.

New study provides insight to why COVID vaccines hit some harder than others

Factors such as stress, exercise, and hormonal birth control may influence perceived side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

One Arm or Two? How You Get Vaccinated May Make a Difference.

Alternating arms when receiving multiple doses of a vaccine may produce a stronger immune response.
The study suggests that alternating arms may provide a small boost in immunity, which could be significant for individuals who respond poorly to vaccines.

Did the battle against "misinformation" go too far?

Martin Kulldorff faced consequences from Twitter after stating that not everyone needed to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Major social media companies made efforts to limit the spread of health misinformation during the pandemic.
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First doses of mpox vaccines arrive at the heart of Africa's outbreak. What took so long?

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a major mpox outbreak with delayed vaccine deliveries complicating the response to protect children and others at risk.

Congo received its first 100,000 mpox vaccine doses-now it just needs 2.9 million more to end the outbreak

The arrival of mpox vaccines signals a response to the global emergency, but critical challenges remain in vaccination implementation and overall dosage availability.

Shares in Danish mpox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic soar 12% as WHO declares a global health emergency

Bavarian Nordic's stock soared after WHO declared mpox a global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa.

Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC is poised to declare a 'continental emergency'

Africa CDC may declare a public health emergency due to rising mpox cases, especially alarming as new cases emerge in previously unaffected countries.

The summer is approaching... and this infection is again on the rise among gay men

Cases of mpox in the US have doubled in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Formerly known as monkeypox, mpox primarily affected gay men in the US in 2022, with a significant number of deaths among immunocompromised individuals.

First doses of mpox vaccines arrive at the heart of Africa's outbreak. What took so long?

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a major mpox outbreak with delayed vaccine deliveries complicating the response to protect children and others at risk.

Congo received its first 100,000 mpox vaccine doses-now it just needs 2.9 million more to end the outbreak

The arrival of mpox vaccines signals a response to the global emergency, but critical challenges remain in vaccination implementation and overall dosage availability.

Shares in Danish mpox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic soar 12% as WHO declares a global health emergency

Bavarian Nordic's stock soared after WHO declared mpox a global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa.

Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC is poised to declare a 'continental emergency'

Africa CDC may declare a public health emergency due to rising mpox cases, especially alarming as new cases emerge in previously unaffected countries.

The summer is approaching... and this infection is again on the rise among gay men

Cases of mpox in the US have doubled in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Formerly known as monkeypox, mpox primarily affected gay men in the US in 2022, with a significant number of deaths among immunocompromised individuals.
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Olean Police ID Body That Was Found in Dumpster

New COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-2025 season is now available in New York State.

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 Vaccine

The marketing authorization for Astra's vaccine Vaxzevria was withdrawn in the EU, not due to safety concerns, but because it's no longer being manufactured or supplied.
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Daily briefing: Orangutan is first wild animal seen using medicinal plant

A Sumatran orangutan named Rakus used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, showcasing the shared knowledge between humans and orangutans.

Woman at Pittsburgh hospital becomes first to receive vaccine for early-stage breast cancer

A newly developed vaccine for early-stage breast cancer, given in three doses, aims to prevent progression of the disease.

Daily briefing: Orangutan is first wild animal seen using medicinal plant

A Sumatran orangutan named Rakus used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, showcasing the shared knowledge between humans and orangutans.

Woman at Pittsburgh hospital becomes first to receive vaccine for early-stage breast cancer

A newly developed vaccine for early-stage breast cancer, given in three doses, aims to prevent progression of the disease.
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Bacteria That Cause Meningitis Are Spreading Again, C.D.C. Warns

Healthcare providers warned of increasing cases of meningococcal disease.
Invasive meningococcal disease can lead to death or long-term disability even with treatment.
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Measles outbreak 2024: CDC map and tracker shows cases have already surpassed all of 2023

Measles cases in the US already surpassed 2023 totals.
Measles complications can lead to permanent brain damage and death.

Three more 'possible' measles cases in two children under four and a teen

None of the suspected cases are linked to the death of the 48-year-old man in Westmeath who died from measles.
The three suspected cases are in children and confirmation can only be made after lab analysis.

L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you're exposed

A recently arrived traveler at Los Angeles International Airport is the source of the first case of measles in L.A. County since 2020.
Measles is spread by air and by direct contact, and those who have not been immunized are at risk of developing the disease.

"Staggering" rise in global measles outbreaks in 2022, CDC and WHO report

The number of countries battling measles outbreaks increased by 68% in 2022 compared to 2021.
Measles is highly contagious and can result in hospitalizations, deaths, or complications like blindness or brain damage.

Measles outbreak 2024: CDC map and tracker shows cases have already surpassed all of 2023

Measles cases in the US already surpassed 2023 totals.
Measles complications can lead to permanent brain damage and death.

Three more 'possible' measles cases in two children under four and a teen

None of the suspected cases are linked to the death of the 48-year-old man in Westmeath who died from measles.
The three suspected cases are in children and confirmation can only be made after lab analysis.

L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you're exposed

A recently arrived traveler at Los Angeles International Airport is the source of the first case of measles in L.A. County since 2020.
Measles is spread by air and by direct contact, and those who have not been immunized are at risk of developing the disease.

"Staggering" rise in global measles outbreaks in 2022, CDC and WHO report

The number of countries battling measles outbreaks increased by 68% in 2022 compared to 2021.
Measles is highly contagious and can result in hospitalizations, deaths, or complications like blindness or brain damage.
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A vaccine for Ebola could change the mortality rates for those infected

Ebola vaccine reduces mortality by 50%

Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half even if it's given after infection

A new vaccine called rVSVG-ZEBOV-GP can cut the mortality rate from Ebola in half.
Vaccination not only helps to reduce infections but also reduces deaths from the virus.

New ground-breaking' bowel cancer vaccine to go on trial at hospital

A potentially ground-breaking vaccine to treat early bowel cancer is set to go on trial in England and Australia.
The vaccine will be administered to patients before surgery in the hopes of causing the body to attack the cancer and making surgery less invasive.
The trial will be run by the Cancer Research UK Southampton Clinical Trials Unit and will enroll 44 patients over an 18 month period.

The World's First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now

Cameroon has started rolling out routine childhood immunizations using a malaria vaccine called RTS,S or Mosquirix.
The hope is that this vaccine rollout will help relieve the burden of malaria on the country's health care system.

Merck-Moderna vaccine cuts odds of skin cancer recurrence in half, study finds

A vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows promising results in treating the most deadly form of skin cancer.
Those who received the vaccine and Merck's cancer drug Keytruda were 49% less likely to die or have their cancer come back after three years.

Breast cancer vaccine now in early clinical trials: What to know

A new vaccine being studied in early clinical trials may hold the potential to help some women with breast cancer.
The vaccine targets triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and deadliest form of breast cancer.

An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future

A groundbreaking vaccine is being developed that targets triple-negative breast cancer, the deadliest and most aggressive form of the disease.
The vaccine's first trial with 16 women resulted in no bad side effects and no resurgence of cancer so far.

Santa Clara Co. doctors see increase in RSV wastewater numbers ahead of Thanksgiving

RSV is on the rise in Santa Clara County, adding to an already busy flu and COVID season.
Wastewater monitoring data in Santa Clara County shows double the amount of RSV in the last month.
Babies younger than one and people older than 60 are most vulnerable to serious complications from RSV.
#chickenpox

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Scientists recommend introducing chickenpox vaccine on the NHS for children.
The vaccine should be given in two doses at ages 12 months and 18 months.
The recommendation also includes a catch-up program for older children.

Chickenpox vaccine should be given to children on NHS, experts say

UK government advisers recommend making the chickenpox vaccine a routine childhood jab.
The vaccine could reduce the number of children who become sick from chickenpox and cut the number of serious cases that can be fatal.
The introduction of the vaccine as part of routine childhood immunizations in the UK would have a positive impact on the health of young children.

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Scientists recommend introducing chickenpox vaccine on the NHS for children.
The vaccine should be given in two doses at ages 12 months and 18 months.
The recommendation also includes a catch-up program for older children.

Chickenpox vaccine should be given to children on NHS, experts say

UK government advisers recommend making the chickenpox vaccine a routine childhood jab.
The vaccine could reduce the number of children who become sick from chickenpox and cut the number of serious cases that can be fatal.
The introduction of the vaccine as part of routine childhood immunizations in the UK would have a positive impact on the health of young children.
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