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Vaccination centre and aid official's car bombarded in Gaza, says UN

UN vaccination center targeted despite humanitarian pause, injuring children and damaging UNICEF staff car, highlighting dangers amid ongoing conflict.

Baby in Gaza partly paralysed from polio in territory's first case for 25 years

A Palestinian infant has contracted polio, prompting urgent vaccination efforts amid conflict, with a goal of immunizing 640,000 children in Gaza.

Israeli Strike Hits Aid Convoy, Killing Four in Lead Vehicle

Israel aims to prevent polio outbreak in Gaza by pausing fighting for vaccinations, amid humanitarian concerns and international pressure.

Israeli Tanks, Bulldozer Attack UN Convoy En Route to Support Polio Vaccination

UN workers faced violence and intimidation from Israeli military while attempting to carry out a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza.

Vaccination centre and aid official's car bombarded in Gaza, says UN

UN vaccination center targeted despite humanitarian pause, injuring children and damaging UNICEF staff car, highlighting dangers amid ongoing conflict.

Baby in Gaza partly paralysed from polio in territory's first case for 25 years

A Palestinian infant has contracted polio, prompting urgent vaccination efforts amid conflict, with a goal of immunizing 640,000 children in Gaza.

Israeli Strike Hits Aid Convoy, Killing Four in Lead Vehicle

Israel aims to prevent polio outbreak in Gaza by pausing fighting for vaccinations, amid humanitarian concerns and international pressure.

Israeli Tanks, Bulldozer Attack UN Convoy En Route to Support Polio Vaccination

UN workers faced violence and intimidation from Israeli military while attempting to carry out a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza.
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Rwanda begins vaccination drive to curb Marburg virus outbreak

Rwanda has begun a vaccination campaign against the Marburg virus, prioritizing healthcare workers and those at high risk following an outbreak that has claimed 12 lives.
#child-health

Will Pakistan ever be able to eradicate polio?

Pakistan is launching a national vaccination drive to vaccinate 9.5 million children against polio in 41 districts, focusing on areas with polio-positive sewage samples.

Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine

The NHS encourages flu vaccination for young children and high-risk groups to prepare for a surge in seasonal illnesses this winter.

Will Pakistan ever be able to eradicate polio?

Pakistan is launching a national vaccination drive to vaccinate 9.5 million children against polio in 41 districts, focusing on areas with polio-positive sewage samples.

Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine

The NHS encourages flu vaccination for young children and high-risk groups to prepare for a surge in seasonal illnesses this winter.
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#public-health

FDA OK's new COVID vaccine shots for fall 2024 from Pfizer and Moderna

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024 fall season, targeting the KP.2 variant.
Vaccination campaigns are encouraged for broader population immunity against circulating variants.

Middle East Crisis: Six Bodies Recovered in Gaza Were Hostages, Israel and U.S. Say

Health workers in Gaza are beginning a polio vaccination drive amidst ongoing conflict to prevent an outbreak among vulnerable children.
The campaign's success hinges on temporary ceasefires agreed upon by Hamas and Israel.

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign

Health officials recommend fall COVID-19 vaccination campaign for all Americans.

Pakistan Seemed Close to Beating Polio. Now It's Spreading Quickly.

Pakistan's renewed efforts against polio include a nationwide vaccination campaign after a resurgence of the virus, with hopes for eventual eradication.

The First Round of the Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign Is Complete. The Next Step Will Be Just as Hard

The urgent pediatric vaccination campaign in Gaza is crucial amidst ongoing conflict and health crises.

Gaza is vaccinating against polio. Is the virus a threat to the U.S.?

Gaza's first polio case in 25 years has prompted urgent vaccination efforts.
Low vaccination rates among children are the primary cause of polio resurgence.
Polio's spread poses a potential risk to low-vaccination communities in the U.S.

FDA OK's new COVID vaccine shots for fall 2024 from Pfizer and Moderna

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024 fall season, targeting the KP.2 variant.
Vaccination campaigns are encouraged for broader population immunity against circulating variants.

Middle East Crisis: Six Bodies Recovered in Gaza Were Hostages, Israel and U.S. Say

Health workers in Gaza are beginning a polio vaccination drive amidst ongoing conflict to prevent an outbreak among vulnerable children.
The campaign's success hinges on temporary ceasefires agreed upon by Hamas and Israel.

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign

Health officials recommend fall COVID-19 vaccination campaign for all Americans.

Pakistan Seemed Close to Beating Polio. Now It's Spreading Quickly.

Pakistan's renewed efforts against polio include a nationwide vaccination campaign after a resurgence of the virus, with hopes for eventual eradication.

The First Round of the Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign Is Complete. The Next Step Will Be Just as Hard

The urgent pediatric vaccination campaign in Gaza is crucial amidst ongoing conflict and health crises.

Gaza is vaccinating against polio. Is the virus a threat to the U.S.?

Gaza's first polio case in 25 years has prompted urgent vaccination efforts.
Low vaccination rates among children are the primary cause of polio resurgence.
Polio's spread poses a potential risk to low-vaccination communities in the U.S.
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India detects 1st suspected mpox case DW 09/08/2024

India is prepared for potential mpox cases and has measures to mitigate risks.
A suspected mpox case has emerged in India from international travel.
Congo is actively combating mpox with a forthcoming vaccination campaign.
#israel

Middle East crisis live: hostage killers do not want a peace deal,' says Netanyahu as six bodies recovered

Netanyahu vows to pursue those responsible for hostages' deaths and maintain control over Gaza's corridors.

Israel-Gaza war live: Polio vaccination campaign continues despite bombardments; IDF campaign in Jenin enters seventh day

Polio vaccination efforts for children in Gaza ongoing amid continuous violent conflict and Israeli airstrikes.

Middle East crisis live: hostage killers do not want a peace deal,' says Netanyahu as six bodies recovered

Netanyahu vows to pursue those responsible for hostages' deaths and maintain control over Gaza's corridors.

Israel-Gaza war live: Polio vaccination campaign continues despite bombardments; IDF campaign in Jenin enters seventh day

Polio vaccination efforts for children in Gaza ongoing amid continuous violent conflict and Israeli airstrikes.
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WHO delivers 1.2m polio vaccine doses to Gaza as pauses in fighting agreed

WHO is conducting an emergency vaccination campaign in Gaza after a polio case surfaced, prioritizing safety and cooperation amid conflict.

Flu vaccine will curb bird flu risk for US farm workers, CDC deputy director says

Vaccination campaign targets farm workers amidst bird flu concerns.

A vaccine against dengue in times of crisis: How, where and when?

Dengue fever outbreak in Latin America linked to climate change, with Argentina and Brazil significantly affected.
Brazil implements mass inoculation plan with the Qdenga vaccine, showing significant efficacy.
#outbreaks

Significant rise in Covid-19 cases in Ireland, HPSC confirms

Increase in Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, and outbreaks reported, impacting vulnerable populations.
Current vaccination campaign prioritizes specific age groups and vulnerable individuals.

Teenager in west of the country diagnosed with measles, marking second case this year

Measles case discovered linked to UK travel
Rollout of MMR vaccination campaign approved

Significant rise in Covid-19 cases in Ireland, HPSC confirms

Increase in Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, and outbreaks reported, impacting vulnerable populations.
Current vaccination campaign prioritizes specific age groups and vulnerable individuals.

Teenager in west of the country diagnosed with measles, marking second case this year

Measles case discovered linked to UK travel
Rollout of MMR vaccination campaign approved
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#cameroon

Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024

Cameroon has started a mass vaccination campaign against malaria, the first country to do so outside of clinical trials.
The vaccine being used is called Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline.

Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024

Cameroon has launched a vaccination campaign against malaria, becoming the first country outside of clinical trials to implement such a campaign.
The vaccine being used is Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, and it has been recognized as efficient and recommended by the World Health Organization.

Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024

Cameroon has started a mass vaccination campaign against malaria, the first country to do so outside of clinical trials.
The vaccine being used is called Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline.

Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024

Cameroon has launched a vaccination campaign against malaria, becoming the first country outside of clinical trials to implement such a campaign.
The vaccine being used is Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, and it has been recognized as efficient and recommended by the World Health Organization.
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Significant rise in Covid-19 cases in Ireland, HPSC confirms

Increase in Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, and outbreaks compared to the previous weeks.
Vaccination campaign targets specific age groups and immunocompromised individuals.
High uptake of booster courses among residential care facility residents and immunocompromised individuals in specific counties.
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