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Quebec: Alcohol only for vaccinates: Those who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 can no longer get goods in alcohol shops in the Canadian province.
de.euronews.com/2022/01/19/quebec-alkohol-nur-fur-geimpfte
SAQ and SQDC now require vaccine passport — but will it change anything?: The measure is designed to encourage Quebecers to get their first shot ...
montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/vaccine-passport-now-required-to-enter-saq-and-sqdc-stores
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Quebec: Alcohol only for vaccinates: Those who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 can no longer get goods in alcohol shops in the Canadian province.
de.euronews.com/2022/01/19/quebec-alkohol-nur-fur-geimpfte
SAQ and SQDC now require vaccine passport — but will it change anything?: The measure is designed to encourage Quebecers to get their first shot ...
montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/vaccine-passport-now-required-to-enter-saq-and-sqdc-stores
Older People Should Get Another COVID Booster Before Summer: People ages 65 and older should get a COVID-19 booster vaccination 4 months after their last one ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240229/older-people-should-get-another-covid-booster-before-summer
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.
German patient vaccinated against Covid 217 times: Researchers have written up the unusual case in a medical journal.
bbc.com/news/health-68477735
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.
Does an October Birthday Protect Kids From Flu?: New research showed that children born in October may have lower rates of influenza diagnosis.
medscape.com/viewarticle/does-october-birthday-protect-kids-flu-2024a100041q
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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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Largest multicountry COVID study links vaccines to potential adverse effects: A new study on COVID-19 vaccines that looked at nearly 100 million vaccinated ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4477406-largest-multi-country-covid-study-links-vaccines-to-potential-adverse-effects/
#Measles vaccines are very effective - they prevent measles infection in almost all children who get vaccinated.
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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
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
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
New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms: The researchers took people who tested for COVID and then asked them about vaccine history ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240202/new-covid-vax-54-percent-effective-at-preventing-symptoms
Florida school’s measles outbreak points to growing danger amid vaccine skepticism
thehill.com/homenews/education/4483666-florida-school-measles-outbreak-vaccine-skepticism/
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.
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
Two new rare Covid vaccine side effects revealed by global study of over 99 million people
independent.co.uk/news/science/covid-vaccine-side-effects-study-b2501088.html
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
New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms: The researchers took people who tested for COVID and then asked them about vaccine history ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240202/new-covid-vax-54-percent-effective-at-preventing-symptoms
Bivalent Vaccines Protect Even Kids Who've Had COVID: New data could help parents see the value in a yearly COVID booster vaccine for their children.
medscape.com/viewarticle/1000065
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Flu Vaccines Given to Pregnant Women Protect Their Newborn Babies: Researchers found that vaccinating moms reduced the rate of emergency room visits for infants ...
webmd.com/vaccines/news/20240125/flu-vaccines-given-pregnant-women-protect-their-newborn-babies
Media report: 467 corona vaccine injuries recognized so far: According to a media report, 11,827 people have submitted an application for recognition of damage ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/corona-impfschaden-antraege-100.html
99 million vaccinated people analyzed: Most common side effects of the corona vaccination
focus.de/gesundheit/news/99-millionen-probanden-grosse-studie-identifiziert-die-haeufigsten-nebenwirkungen-der-corona-impfung_id_259695927.html
Measles Cases Hit Florida After CDC Warns Physicians to Look for Symptoms: Multiple outbreaks of measles have been reported in the U.S. and U.K ...
healthline.com/health-news/measles-outbreaks-reported-in-multiple-states-here-are-the-signs-and-symptoms
Measles: MMR vaccine campaign launched in Northern Ireland: NI is falling behind the recommended vaccine rate for mumps, measles and rubella (MMR).
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68205327
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.
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here’s why misinformation about the vaccine persists today
pbs.org/newshour/health/measles-cases-are-rising-in-the-u-s-heres-why-misinformation-about-the-vaccine-persists-today
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.
Switching arms for vaccines could help boost your immunity, study finds: A new study examines whether alternating arms for multidose vaccines could improve ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/alternating-arms-for-vaccines-may-boost-immunity
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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WHO prequalifies a second malaria vaccine, a significant milestone in prevention of the disease
who.int/news/item/21-12-2023-who-prequalifies-a-second-malaria-vaccine-a-significant-milestone-in-prevention-of-the-disease
How Long Does COVID-19 Last if You’re Vaccinated?: If you’re vaccinated for COVID-19, you can still get infected with the virus and be contagious for four to ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/breakthrough-covid-cases
Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
- The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.
- Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.
- The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge: Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are putting ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/who-sees-incredibly-low-covid-flu-vaccination-rates-cases-surge-2024-01-12/
Cervical cancer: WHO fact sheet on cervical cancer, including key facts, causes, prevention and WHO response.
who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cervical-cancer
Study links missed Covid jabs with severe disease risk: More than 7,000 hospital admissions could have been prevented in summer 2022 with full protection.
bbc.com/news/health-67980238
Majority supports voluntary HPV vaccination in schools: Heidelberg - Around two thirds of Germans support voluntary vaccinations against human papilloma viruses ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/148646/Mehrheit-befuerwortet-freiwillige-HPV-Impfung-in-Schulen
Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4517298-measles-outbreak-us-status-elimination/
Democrats scold Marjorie Taylor Greene for ‘vulgarity’ and ‘conspiracy’ in vaccine hearing
thehill.com/homenews/4471077-democrats-scold-greene-for-vulgarity-conspiracy-in-vaccine-hearing/
Europe Faces a Measles Outbreak: When vaccinations begin to lag, as they did during the pandemic, measles is often the first disease to resurge ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/24/health/measles-europe.html
Quick Glance: New Measles Vaccination Campaign
- Over 3.4 million children under 16 are unprotected and at risk of illness, as per NHS England.
- Dame Jenny Harries urges nationwide call to action after hospitals in Birmingham reported a sharp rise in cases among children.
- The MMR vaccination for measles, mumps, and rubella is administered in two doses - the first around age one and the second around three years and four months.
- The current campaign will reach over four million parents, caregivers, and young adults via SMS, email, or letter to notify them that they or their children have missed one or both doses.
Measles Warning Signs Growing: How Concerned Should We Be?: Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240130/measles-warning-signs-growing
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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Oxford GP challenges government policy on Covid boosters: Dr Helen Salisbury says vaccines should also be given to people outside risk groups.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-67805891
Remember HPV vaccination: Berlin/Bochum - Human papilloma viruses (HPV viruses) cause precancerous lesions and various types of cancer such as cervical or anal ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149596/An-HPV-Impfung-erinnern
If the COVID Threat Grows Again, How Prepared Are We?: The JN.1 variant, while causing a spike in cases and worse outcomes, isn’t expected to be the ...
webmd.com/covid/news/20240118/are-we-prepared-for-a-worse-covid-variant
Moderna wants to bring vaccine against black skin cancer onto the market in 2025: Washington - The US pharmaceutical company Moderna hopes to bring a vaccine ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/148071/Moderna-will-2025-Impfstoff-gegen-schwarzen-Hautkrebs-auf-den-Markt-bringen
Adults should also check their measles vaccination coverage: Dusseldorf - The family doctor and the North Rhine General Practitioners Association warns of the ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149768/Auch-Erwachsene-sollten-ihren-Masernimpfschutz-pruefen
Measles Cases Hit Florida After CDC Warns Physicians to Look for Symptoms: Multiple outbreaks of measles have been reported in the U.S. and U.K ...
healthline.com/health-news/measles-outbreaks-reported-in-multiple-states-here-are-the-signs-and-symptoms
Measles Warning Signs Growing: How Concerned Should We Be?: Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240130/measles-warning-signs-growing
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
No, COVID mRNA Vaccines Won't Damage Your DNA: You have a “better chance of becoming Spider-Man” than being harmed by DNA from COVID vaccines
scientificamerican.com/article/no-covid-mrna-vaccines-wont-damage-your-dna/
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 outbreak warning in Surrey due to low vaccination rates: The chief of the UKHSA urges parents to check whether their children have had the MMR jab.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-surrey-68031006
North Yorkshire health leaders urge measles vaccination as cases rise: Health leaders in North Yorkshire say not enough people are vaccinated against measles.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68146308
HPV vaccination rolled out to Jersey school children: The HPV vaccine will be offered to all year 8 children whose parents have given consent.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-jersey-68106520
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
Flu: Recombinant vaccine achieves better effect: Oakland/California - The first recombinantly produced flu vaccine, which, according to the manufacturer ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/148077/Grippe-Rekombinanter-Impfstoff-erzielt-bessere-Wirkung
Meningococcal vaccination recommended for all infants aged two months and older: Berlin - The Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) has expanded its ...
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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
R.S.V. Vaccine Is Slow to Reach Its Target: Older Americans: The virus sends up to 160,000 people over 65 to hospitals every year. But just 15 percent have ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/09/health/rsv-vaccine-adults.html
Influenza: vaccination in October achieves the best protective effect: Boston - The annual flu vaccination should not be given too late so that the immune system ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149501/Influenza-Impfung-im-Oktober-erzielt-die-beste-Schutzwirkung
Ask the doctor: I heard that no one in Ireland born before 1985 is vaccinated against measles. Am I safe?
independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/health-features/ask-the-doctor-i-heard-that-no-one-in-ireland-born-before-1985-is-vaccinated-against-measles-am-i-safe/a2029278080.html
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.
Covid: Rise in number of people hospitalised in Northern Ireland: The PHA is urging those who are eligible for Covid and flu vaccines to take up the offer.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-67754697
Doctors' group offers free measles vaccines in Philadelphia to fight outbreak: At least eight cases have been confirmed in the city since December.
abcnews.go.com/Health/doctors-group-offers-free-measles-vaccines-philadelphia-fight/story
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreaks Prompt 21-Day Isolation Measures
- Measles outbreaks in England prompt some local councils to advise isolation measures to contain the highly contagious infection.
- Staff and pupils, based on vaccination status, may be asked to stay home for up to three weeks if infected or in close contact with a measles case.
- Over 300 suspected measles cases detected in the West Midlands, prompting guidance from Birmingham City Council for unvaccinated individuals to be excluded from school or work for 21 days if in contact with a measles case.
- Barnet and Haringey Councils have notified parents that unvaccinated children deemed close contacts of a measles case could be asked to isolate for up to 21 days.
Brazil: Probe shows Bolsonaro faked his COVID vaccine record: An investigation reveals that the vaccination records of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ...
dw.com/en/brazil-probe-shows-bolsonaro-faked-his-covid-vaccine-record/a-68029936
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
Should you get your COVID-19 booster shot in time for Chinese New Year? Here’s what you need to know
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/covid-19-booster-vaccination-chinese-new-year-383766
'Appalling': EU Nations Destroy €4 Billion Worth of Covid Vaccines After Hoarding Doses
commondreams.org/news/eu-covid-19-vaccine-waste
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
NHS vaccinations to be booked online in drive to increase uptake: The digital expansion follows the success of the Covid vaccination programme, NHS England says.
bbc.com/news/health-67694023
Commentary: Four years in, why are some people hesitant about COVID-19 vaccine boosters?
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-covid-vaccination-booster-hesitancy-spike-cases-hospitalisations-4006646
STIKO: Meningococcal B vaccination for infants: The Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) has now made its recommendation for protection against meningococcal ...
ptaheute.de/serien/impfungen/meningokokken-impfung
The 2024 Adult Vaccine Schedule Changes Are Here: Usually posted in February, the 2024 schedule has arrived early. Dr Sandra Fryhofer goes over the key changes ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/999318
COVID vaccines could soon be sold on high street, retailers say: Health minister Maria Caulfield has previously said the government was "supportive" of ...
news.sky.com/story/covid-vaccines-could-soon-be-sold-on-high-street-retailers-say-13040005
The New COVID-19 Shot Is Surprisingly Effective Against the Latest Variant: New data on the updated COVID-19 shot show that it's about as protective as the flu ...
time.com/6590944/covid-19-vaccine-effective-jn1/
Is the Shingles Vaccine Worthwhile? : If you were vaccinated against shingles pre-2020, you received a product called Zostavax. The new vaccine on the scene ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/which-vaccine-can-best-protect-me-against-shingles
With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
edition.cnn.com/2023/12/22/health/stay-well-holidays-wellness/
Why diphtheria is making a comeback: With an effective vaccine, cases of the potentially fatal disease plummeted. But West Africa is now seeing thousands of new ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/01/23/1226155791/why-diphtheria-is-making-a-comeback
Florida Health Official Calls for Halt to Covid Vaccines: Federal health officials and other experts have repeatedly sought to counter erroneous comments about ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/03/health/covid-vaccines-florida.html
Quick Glance: Florida Surgeon General Urges Caution with mRNA COVID Vaccines
- Florida’s surgeon general has expressed concerns about the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and recommends halting their use.
- He alleges that DNA fragments from the vaccines could 'integrate' into human DNA, causing harmful side effects.
- The Surgeon General was appointed in 2021 and has been publicly vocal against federal health policies.
- He has previously questioned the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/01/05/1222976528/respiratory-illnesses-covid-flu-rsv-increase-rise-after-holidays
Fine at breakfast, in ICU at lunch: Free vaccines urged to tackle deadly disease: More than 1000 Australians have caught meningococcal B in the past decade ...
theage.com.au/healthcare/fine-at-breakfast-in-icu-at-lunch-free-vaccines-urged-to-tackle-deadly-disease-20240216-p5f5gt.html
Which Vaccines Are Required To Travel?: Vaccinations can keep you healthy while you travel. Get routine vaccines plus special ones you may need for the country ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/vaccine-to-travel
Alleged vaccine damage: First proceedings opened in Hesse against Biontech: Vaccinated people all over Germany are suing pharmaceutical companies because of ...
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/frankfurt/corona-impfungen-verfahren-gegen-biontech-wegen-vermeintlicher-impfschaeden-19469214.html
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Quick Glance: Lawsuit Against Biontech for Alleged Vaccine Injuries
- Vaccinated individuals across Germany are suing pharmaceutical companies for alleged vaccine injuries.
- The first lawsuit against Biontech in Hessen has commenced in Frankfurt.
- The Frankfurt Regional Court heard a civil lawsuit against vaccine manufacturer Biontech on Tuesday.
- Lawyers represent nearly 3000 cases of alleged vaccine injuries and lawsuits.
Vaccination Dramatically Lowers Long Covid Risk: Several new studies reveal that getting multiple COVID vaccine doses provides strong protection against ...
scientificamerican.com/article/vaccination-dramatically-lowers-long-covid-risk/
Covid Has Resurged, but Scientists See a Diminished Threat: Hospitalizations have ticked upward, and there are at least 1,200 Covid-related deaths each week ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/03/health/covid-masks-vaccinations.html
Quick Glance: Experts Warn of Covid Resurgence
- Experts recommend increased mask usage and vaccination rates.
- Covid infection rates are rising similarly to previous winters.
- The low number of masks and low vaccination rate among vulnerable individuals are concerning.
- Dr. Rivers notes that weekly hospitalizations are increasing more slowly than in previous years.
Tennessee vaccine law pits parental rights against public health: Vaccination laws in states including Tennessee say that only parents can give permission for a ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/tennessee-vaccine-law-pits-parental-rights-public-health-rcna141897
New Zealanders are learning to live with Covid - but does that mean having to pay for protection ourselves?
nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-zealanders-are-learning-to-live-with-covid-but-does-that-mean-having-to-pay-for-protection-ourselves/L63A5HHCDZBFZGX6B7OWXRNCHY/
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