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fromwww.cbc.ca
15 hours ago

Ontario's top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule | CBC News

Ontario needs a centralized digital vaccine system and Canada needs a national immunization schedule and registry to address measles resurgence and widening vaccination gaps.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Interactive map reveals huge variation in MMR vaccine uptake across London

MMR vaccination rates have fallen nationally and in London, with Hackney the lowest at 60.8% of five-year-olds fully vaccinated.
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fromNature
2 months ago
Public health

Audio long read: How to speak to a vaccine sceptic - research reveals what works

fromNature
2 months ago
Public health

Audio long read: How to speak to a vaccine sceptic - research reveals what works

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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

As Vaccine Hesitancy Rises, UCSF's Teddy Bear Clinic Takes the Sting Out of Shots | KQED

This can make the bone go back into place," said 6-year-old Malcolm Turnbull, pointing at the orange cast on his teddy bear's arm.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How RFK Jr's vaccine funding cuts fit with Trump's vision

Cutting funding for mRNA vaccine development poses a dangerous risk to public health and increases vulnerability to respiratory virus outbreaks.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Bans Thimerosal in Some Flu Vaccines, Despite Experts, Studies Noting Its Safety

Banning vaccine ingredients without cause increases the perceived risk of vaccines, according to prominent health groups. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rescinded thimerosal's use despite no evidence of harm.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago
Public health

How game theory explains vaccination rates and parents' choices

Vaccine hesitancy is a collective choice issue, not just individual misinformation.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Public health

How Everyday People Can Combat Vaccine Hesitancy

Vaccine hesitancy is fueled by historical fears and modern political factors, endangering public health as seen in recent measles outbreaks.
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fromNature
2 months ago

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Vaccination hesitancy is rising, influenced by misinformation and public figures, posing threats to public health despite vaccines' proven effectiveness.
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fromFortune
1 month ago
Public health

America faces worst measles outbreak since 1992 with low-vaccinated Texas at the epicenter

fromFortune
1 month ago
Public health

America faces worst measles outbreak since 1992 with low-vaccinated Texas at the epicenter

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Millions of children at risk as global vaccine rates fall, study finds

Despite monumental vaccine rollout efforts leading to the saving of 154 million children, progress on immunization has stalled or even reversed, putting millions at risk.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Successes and setbacks in the campaign to vaccinate the world's kids

Childhood vaccinations have saved millions of lives, but recent trends show declining vaccination rates in many regions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Desperate for a Few Dollars': Meghan McCain Slammed For New Gig Shilling For Anti-Vaccine Company

Meghan McCain faces backlash for endorsing a product claiming to reverse COVID vaccine effects, contrasting with her past pro-vaccine stance.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Public health

Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?

North America is facing a serious measles outbreak linked to vaccine hesitancy.
Measles complications can be severe, especially in vulnerable populations.
Vaccination efforts have previously eliminated measles in the US, highlighting the importance of herd immunity.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Public health

Texas measles outbreak shows what happens when vaccine funding flatlines

Funding cuts have weakened immunization programs, contributing to the resurgence of measles outbreaks in West Texas.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?

North America is facing a serious measles outbreak linked to vaccine hesitancy.
Measles complications can be severe, especially in vulnerable populations.
Vaccination efforts have previously eliminated measles in the US, highlighting the importance of herd immunity.
Public health
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Texas measles outbreak shows what happens when vaccine funding flatlines

Funding cuts have weakened immunization programs, contributing to the resurgence of measles outbreaks in West Texas.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Commentary: She was wrongly snagged by Trump's word police. Now her medical research is down the drain

Acharya's research grant was terminated due to federal policy changes, highlighting concerns over political influence and algorithmic decision-making in scientific funding.
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