New "gene accordion" to explain global epidemic: It is still a mystery why the previously rare monkeypox virus suddenly spread worldwide ...
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He Had 217 Covid Shots Without Side Effects, Study Finds: Media accounts of a German man’s extreme vaccination history spurred researchers to analyze his immune ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/06/health/217-covid-vaccines.html
Quick Glance: Unique Vaccination Story: 217 Covid-19 Vaccinations Given
- A 62-year-old man from Germany received 217 Covid-19 vaccinations against medical advice.
- The unique case was documented in a study conducted by the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
- The vaccinations were administered privately over 29 months, with no reported adverse effects on the man.
- Researchers found no indications of a prior Covid infection and caution against excessive vaccination for immunity enhancement.
Florida's response to measles outbreak troubles public health experts: The state has at least 10 cases of the illness to date but the state's surgeon general has ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/28/1234483734/floridas-response-to-measles-outbreak-troubles-public-health-experts
Quick Glance: Measles Cases Surge in the U.S.
- Global measles cases are rising despite the available vaccine, reflecting declining vaccine confidence.
- Critics say prominent statements are fueling vaccine hesitancy. Epidemiologists warn of severe outcomes during outbreaks.
- Exemption rates above 5 percent lead to lower vaccination coverage, increasing the risk for outbreaks.
- Experts caution about the rising spread of measles due to declining vaccination rates and the impact of misinformation in the COVID era.
Shingles Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments: Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash ...
webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/ss/slideshow-shingles-pictures
Trends in the Prevalence of Hepatitis C Infection During Pregnancy and Maternal-Infant Outcomes in the U.S., 1998 to 2018 - Johns Hopkins Medicine
clinicalconnection.hopkinsmedicine.org/videos/trends-in-the-prevalence-of-hepatitis-c-infection-during-pregnancy-and-maternal-infant-outcomes-in-the-u-s-1998-to-2018
RNA Vaccines: Risk for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clarified: Compared with controls, women with heavy menstrual bleeding were more likely to have received their ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/rna-vaccines-risk-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-clarified-2024a10002og
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diphtheria,
Ebola,
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Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2024-2025 northern hemisphere influenza season
who.int/news/item/23-02-2024-recommendations-announced-for-influenza-vaccine-composition-for-the-2024-2025-northern-hemisphere-influenza-season
These states have the highest rates of long COVID, Census data shows: Nearly one in four adults who contracted COVID-19 developed long COVID symptoms
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/16/long-covid-cases-by-state/72618103007/
Quick Glance: CDC Considering Spring Covid Booster for Vulnerable
- CDC may recommend a spring Covid booster for vulnerable populations.
- The spring booster would target the XBB.1.5 subvariant approved last fall.
- The vaccine is effective against the JN.1 subvariant causing most US Covid cases.
- Experts stress importance of making booster available despite low current vaccination rate.
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Measles: Measles remains one of the leading causes of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine.
who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measles
It's Risky to Mix Paxlovid With Immunosuppressants: The EMA has warned that Paxlovid should only be administered alongside tacrolimus, ciclosporin, everolimus ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/its-risky-mix-paxlovid-immunosuppressants-2024a100035d
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Biological Sex Differences: Key to Understanding Long COVID?: New evidence continues to suggest a complicated link between sex hormone fluctuation and immune ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/biological-sex-differences-key-understanding-long-covid-2024a10003vh
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Measles outbreak: Remote education offered for students at Manatee Bay Elementary
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/21/measles-outbreak-remote-education-offered-for-students-at-manatee-bay-elementary/
Europe Needs to Get on Top of Its Measles Outbreak: An alarming rise in measles cases across Europe is blamed on low vaccine uptake during the pandemic and ...
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Coventry pop-up MMR vaccine clinics double school's take-up: The number of pupils vaccinated rose from 40% to 87% as a result of the pop-ups, officials say.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-68449289
Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson
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➡️ A new #malaria vaccine has protected children under the age of 1.5 years against infection with an efficacy of 68%-75% in a phase 3 study.
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What Constitutes a ‘Superspreader Event’?: Superspreader events are large social gatherings that result in multiple infections transmitted among attendees with ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/superspreader-events
Amid rising measles cases, a new generation of doctors is being taught how to spot the disease
abcnews.go.com/Health/amid-rising-measles-cases-new-generation-doctors-taught/story
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak in England
- Experts warn of measles' high contagion and the need for more vaccinations to contain the spread.
- The West Midlands saw half of the 166 cases since January 15, mostly in Birmingham.
- Measles is almost entirely preventable with the MMR vaccine.
- Dr. Vanessa Saliba warns of cluster cases due to low vaccination rates in some areas.
Increase in Measles Cases Tied to Drop in Vaccination Rates: The recent growth in measles cases in the United States and the world is linked to declining ...
webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20240223/increase-in-measles-cases-tied-to-drop-vaccination-rates
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
Bradford families urged to get MMR vaccine after rise in measles: The campaign comes after a rise in highly infectious diseases like measles in Bradford.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-bradford-west-yorkshire-68463155
Corona, flu or RSV? This is what the combination self-test can do: Antigen self-tests have become normal in many households since the corona pandemic ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/ratgeber/gesundheit/corona-influenza-rsv-selbsttest-100.html
Covid inquiry: 'No basis' to stop pubs selling alcohol: Dr Roland Salmon criticises the Welsh government's decision to prevent pubs from selling alcohol.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68450368
Measles cases are on the rise.
It’s one of the most contagious diseases. If one person has it, nearly everyone around them will catch it if not vaccinated ... Show more
Measles vaccine push in north-west of England amid rise in cases: Uptake of MMR vaccines in children is about 85% in the north-west of England ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-68437986
Hora da consulta de Natalie Grams: o podcast está suspenso por tempo indeterminado
spektrum.de/podcast/long-covid-podcast-pause-auf-unbestimmte-zeit/2207586
With AI against cancer: How Biontech wants to make medical history for the second time
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Merseyside measles outbreak fear over low vaccine uptake: An Alder Hey Hospital consultant says he fears children will die unless vaccinations increase.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-68293986
Measles explained: Learn about symptoms and vaccines to protect you against the contagious disease
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-symptoms-severity-treatment-rcna140532
Adult immunization schedule updated with new vaccines for 2024 - Harvard Health: Four vaccines have been added to the CDC's vaccination schedule for 2024 ...
health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/adult-immunization-schedule-updated-with-new-vaccines-for-2024
What Constitutes a ‘Superspreader Event’?: Superspreader events are large social gatherings that result in multiple infections transmitted among attendees with ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/superspreader-events
Five cases of measles confirmed in Florida school outbreak: Five people have been diagnosed with measles in an outbreak at an elementary School in Weston ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-outbreak-florida-elementary-school-rcna139637
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak in Florida School
- Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to the virus.
- Florida health officials investigate cluster of measles cases.
- Four confirmed cases reported at Manatee Bay Elementary School.
- Investigation opened to track contacts at risk of infection.
As childhood vaccination rates fall, the risk of disease outbreaks increases. Vaccines work to help keep us safe from preventable diseases like measles and ... Show more
It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/02/08/1229540182/its-no-surprise-theres-a-global-measles-outbreak-but-the-numbers-are-staggering
Shingles Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments: Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash ...
webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/ss/slideshow-shingles-pictures
How vaccine hesitancy is contributing to rising rates of measles and COVID: Vaccines have been proven to be an effective weapon against many diseases. Measles ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-vaccine-hesitancy-is-contributing-to-rising-rates-of-measles-and-covid
MMR vaccines: NHS launches pop-up clinics in Sheffield: Sheffield has a current vaccine rate of 85.2%, below the World Health Organisation's target of 95%.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-68385175
The CDC Says You No Longer Have to Isolate for 5 Days if You Have COVID, Here's Why
healthline.com/health-news/when-is-it-safe-to-be-around-someone-whos-recovered-from-covid-19-2
Coventry pop-up clinics open to boost vaccination rates: All secondary schools in Coventry, along with 21 primary schools, will host the clinics.
bbc.com/news/articles/c1e1ev8gn9jo
How the anti-vaccine movement is downplaying the danger of measles: Anti-vaccine activists have reacted to worldwide measles outbreaks by spreading ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-outbreaks-anti-vaccine-misinformation-rcna136994
Quick Glance: Downplaying the Danger of Measles
- Anti-vaccine activists are spreading misinformation about the danger of measles, falsely claiming it's not dangerous.
- Despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine, the disease is spreading worldwide.
- Measles are highly contagious and can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, seizures, and brain damage.
- Health agencies warn of the well-founded danger of measles.
After 217 Covid Vaccines, Man Had No Side Effects and Robust Immunity: Media accounts of a German man’s extreme vaccination history spurred researchers to ...
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Covid vaccines linked to rare heart and brain disorders, says vaccine study: A recent peer-reviewed study has revealed rare occurrences of heart, brain ...
iol.co.za/news/world/covid-vaccines-linked-to-rare-heart-and-brain-disorders-says-vaccine-study-b3ab0442-ee5d-45c3-bc84-7fd99049d9a4
Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert: Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria ...
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/understanding-whooping-cough-with-a-mayo-clinic-expert/
The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000. Why is it back now?: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers to be “on alert” for ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/01/31/measles-outbreak-what-to-know-cdc/
‘Hypervaccinated’ man reportedly received 217 Covid jabs without side-effects: The 62-year-old, from Germany said he had the large number of vaccines for ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/06/hypervaccinated-man-217-covid-jabs-no-side-effects-germany
Brazil fights and celebrates with the mosquito: Heat and humidity have fueled a dengue epidemic, but now there is a vaccine. Will Brazil manage a vaccination ...
spektrum.de/news/gesundheitsnotstand-brasilien-kaempft-gegen-eine-dengue-epidemie/2207022
Measles: First case in seven years confirmed in Northern Ireland: This is the first case of measles to be diagnosed in Northern Ireland for seven years.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68348776
Major change to Covid vaccination programme planned this year: It looks like ongoing Covid boosters will be given to fewer people than in previous years
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/covid-vaccination-programme-see-major-28589235
Chicago reports first measles cases since 2019 amid rising infections across US: Health officials said the measles risk for vaccinated residents is low.
abcnews.go.com/Health/chicago-reports-measles-cases-2019-amid-rising-infections/story
Measles: West Midlands cases 'disproportionately high': A sharp rise in numbers over the past six weeks is being driven by cases in Birmingham.
bbc.com/news/articles/cpw795n54g5o
CDC warns health care workers to be on alert for measles amid rising number of cases
abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-warns-health-care-workers-alert-measles-amid/story
RNA Vaccines: Risk for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clarified: Compared with controls, women with heavy menstrual bleeding were more likely to have received their ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/rna-vaccines-risk-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-clarified-2024a10002og
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Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half — even if it's given after infection: Ebola is one of the most feared infectious diseases, with more than half of those ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/02/15/1231249465/ebola-vaccine-cuts-death-rates-in-half-even-if-its-given-after-infection
The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
nytimes.com/article/covid-symptoms-treatment.html
Older adults should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC says: A second shot could provide additional protection for an age group that remains at high risk.
axios.com/2024/02/28/covid-vaccine-booster-seniors
Quick Glance: Why Older Adults Require an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
- According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults should receive the COVID-19 vaccine more frequently than previously recommended. Individuals aged 65 and older are urged to get another vaccine dose in the spring or at least four months after their last dose.
- The decision is based on data presented by CDC scientists showing current high hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among seniors, with the biggest spikes occurring in those aged 75 and older. A significant portion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are among people over 65 years old.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines 54 percent effective against symptomatic cases: CDC: The updated COVID-19 vaccines administered this fall and winter were found to be ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4442819-updated-covid-19-vaccines-54-percent-effective-against-symptomatic-cases-cdc/
Florida GOP senators defend DeSantis’ surgeon general amid measles outbreak: The measles outbreak shows the further polarization of vaccines.
politico.com/news/2024/03/04/florida-measles-ladapo-desantis-00144561
Children 'suffering needlessly' due to lower vaccine uptake and measles spike: Experts said vaccines had become a ‘victim of their own success’.
itv.com/news/2024-02-29/children-suffering-needlessly-due-to-lower-vaccine-uptake-and-measles-spike
Covid Variant JN.1: What to Know About Reinfection and Vaccines: JN.1 accounts for nearly all U.S. Covid cases. Here’s what to know about the risk of a new ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/14/well/jn1-covid-infection-vaccine.html
Covid variant JN.1 becomes dominant strain: 'It's pretty easy to spread this little bug around'
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509224/covid-variant-jn-1-becomes-dominant-strain-it-s-pretty-easy-to-spread-this-little-bug-around
Flu wave: Why many doctors vaccinate children: Influenza numbers are rising - also in school children. Vaccination of younger people could have major effects on ...
tagesschau.de/wissen/gesundheit/grippeimpfung-kinder-100.html
Are You a Grandparent? These Vaccines Are Important: Here's a list of vaccines that are important before you get too close to your grandchildren under the age of ...
healthline.com/health/new-baby-vaccination-guide/top-vaccines-all-grandparents-need
With a million cases of dengue so far this year, Brazil is in a state of emergency
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/03/04/1235795657/dengue-brazil-state-of-emergency-vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine: What to know to protect yourself: Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. It's one of the more common ...
mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/hepatitis-b-virus-and-vaccination
Global measles cases are on the rise, in spite of the widespread availability of a life-saving vaccine. It’s an ominous reflection of waning vaccine confidence ... Show more
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Tensions run high in House hearing on COVID vaccine safety, efficacy: House lawmakers exchanged pointed barbs Thursday in what ended up being a rather ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4470195-tensions-run-high-house-hearing-covid-vaccine-safety-efficacy/
Greater Manchester GP's plea to parents over measles vaccine uptake: Dr Helen Wall is urging parents to vaccinate their children as cases rise across Greater ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-68309526
South East concerns over low child vaccine uptake: The UKHSA say around 1 in 10 children in the South East are not fully vaccinated at age five.
bbc.com/news/articles/c13dljrg70go
Measles: Parents told to rebook missed MMR vaccine appointments: Health bosses warn that Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool are at risk of an outbreak.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-68166433
An Alarming Rise in Measles Cases Is Being Driven By Low Vaccination Rates: Measles cases have ticked up in the U.K. following lower rates of MMR vaccination ...
nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00265-8
CDC: Older adults should get COVID-19 booster shot: The recommendation comes ahead of a likely summer wave of COVID-19 infections that has occurred in past years ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/28/cdc-older-adults-covid-19-booster-shot/72779378007/
India's Serum looks beyond COVID with new vaccines for malaria, dengue: The CEO of the world's biggest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/indias-serum-looks-beyond-covid-with-new-vaccines-malaria-dengue-2024-03-10/
Join us for our next webinar, "The Risks and Benefits of Vaccines" on March 15 at 2pm ET. Registration closes March 13. Sign up today at see.nf/4bo5KMM ... Show more
Medication shortage: CDU accuses Lauterbach of inaction: Almost 500 drugs are in short supply in Germany: cancer drugs, antibiotics, antidepressants ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/medikamente-mangel-hiv-engpass-kritik-cdu-lauterbach-100.html
Watch: Man rants furiously at Rishi Sunak over Covid vaccine: Rishi Sunak was subjected to a man’s furious rant over the Covid vaccine during a live forum on GB ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/rishi-sunak-gb-news-covid-vaccine-rant-b2495171.html
Measles: Urgent Wales call on MMR vaccine for children: Health boards in Wales are asked to target pupils in every school to boost immunisation levels.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68181185
The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
nytimes.com/article/covid-symptoms-treatment.html
RFK Jr. is courting Black voters, a group he once targeted with vaccine disinformation
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/rfk-jr-black-voters-vaccine-disinformation-rcna139459
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