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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.

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.

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

A promising biannual HIV vaccine shows 100% efficacy in women and high effectiveness in men, but access concerns arise in certain regions.

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.

CDC Warns Americans of Increased Dengue Fever Risk

Beware of the increasing risk of dengue fever, emphasized by the CDC with precautionary measures for protection.

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.

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.

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.

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

A promising biannual HIV vaccine shows 100% efficacy in women and high effectiveness in men, but access concerns arise in certain regions.

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.

CDC Warns Americans of Increased Dengue Fever Risk

Beware of the increasing risk of dengue fever, emphasized by the CDC with precautionary measures for protection.

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.
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A twice-yearly shot of this drug could help end AIDS - 'it's unprecedented'

The new HIV vaccine shows exceptional effectiveness and could significantly improve prevention efforts, especially for high-risk populations.
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What to know about Moderna's combined covid-flu vaccine on the horizon

Moderna's combined coronavirus-influenza vaccine triggers higher immune response in older adults, expected to improve coverage and accessibility by fall 2025.

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.

A Combined Flu and COVID-19 Shot May Be Coming

Moderna's combination COVID-19/influenza shot showed better immune responses than separate vaccines.

How Long Is Covid Contagious?

Positive COVID-19 individuals' contagiousness varies; immunity aids recovery. C.D.C. recommends isolation for 5 days post-positive test, then caution in public activities.

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.

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.

What to know about Moderna's combined covid-flu vaccine on the horizon

Moderna's combined coronavirus-influenza vaccine triggers higher immune response in older adults, expected to improve coverage and accessibility by fall 2025.

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.

A Combined Flu and COVID-19 Shot May Be Coming

Moderna's combination COVID-19/influenza shot showed better immune responses than separate vaccines.

How Long Is Covid Contagious?

Positive COVID-19 individuals' contagiousness varies; immunity aids recovery. C.D.C. recommends isolation for 5 days post-positive test, then caution in public activities.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.
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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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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.

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.

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.
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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.
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