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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 ...
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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
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.
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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.
Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated: Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to virus.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/measles-erupts-in-florida-school-where-11-of-kids-are-unvaccinated/
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.
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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Does an October Birthday Protect Kids From Flu?: New research showed that children born in October may have lower rates of influenza diagnosis.
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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/
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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.
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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
Coventry pop-up clinics open to boost vaccination rates: All secondary schools in Coventry, along with 21 primary schools, will host the clinics.
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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
Chicago battles measles with calls for vaccination—in contrast with Florida: US faces threat of measles resurgence amid global rise and declining vaccination.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/chicago-battles-measles-with-calls-for-vaccination-in-contrast-with-florida/
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.
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 ...
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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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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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
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/
Chicago Measles Outbreak Grows After More Cases Confirmed at Migrant Shelter: The CDC sent a team of experts to Chicago on March 12 to assess a measles outbreak ...
healthline.com/health-news/chicago-measles-outbreak-pilsen-migrant-shelter
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.
Covid nurse gave jabs to ineligible friends of colleagues: Diana Morris has been struck off after giving Covid-19 vaccines to friends and family of colleagues.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-67522140
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.
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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
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
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
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
99 million vaccinated people analyzed: Most common side effects of the corona vaccination
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Recent increase in measles cases threatens elimination status in the US, CDC says
cnn.com/2024/04/11/health/measles-us-elimination-status/
Quick Glance: CDC warns of looming measles outbreak in the US
- A report from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a significant decline in measles immunization since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a record high of almost 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
- With the increase in cases that could jeopardize the virus's eliminated status in the U.S., the CDC is calling for measures to boost measles immunization.
- So far, 113 measles cases have been confirmed since 2020, compared to 58 cases detected last year. The majority of measles patients since 2020 have not been vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
- Experts express concerns that the rise in measles cases in the U.S. may signal a troubling trend. The CDC emphasizes the need to increase routine MMR vaccination coverage to maintain elimination.
Can You Get Your Vaccines All at Once?: Most people can get multiple routine vaccines at once. Getting two vaccines in the same arm may even make them more ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/how-many-vaccines-can-you-get-at-once/
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 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.
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.
Can You Get Your Vaccines All at Once?: Most people can get multiple routine vaccines at once. Getting two vaccines in the same arm may even make them more ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/how-many-vaccines-can-you-get-at-once/
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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Extra Messages About HPV Shots Boost Vaccination Rates: Study: Children whose parents received a reminder notification that their child was due for vaccination ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/998809
MMR vaccination reminder for parents in Jersey: With outbreaks of measles in the UK, parents are asked to check their children are vaccinated.
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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
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
Researchers Return to Alzheimer's Vaccines, Buoyed by Recent Drug Success: Breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatments that remove toxic proteins from the brain have ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/998649
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/
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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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/
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 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/
Peds Immunization Schedule Includes New RSV, Mpox Vaccines, and More: Updated CDC guidance includes several new vaccines for children.
medscape.com/viewarticle/998743
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
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
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
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
Flu: Recombinant vaccine achieves better effect: Oakland/California - The first recombinantly produced flu vaccine, which, according to the manufacturer ...
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New wave of infection looming: Lauterbach: Danger from corona is underestimated: Shortly before Christmas, the Covid figures are high again this year ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Lauterbach-Gefahr-durch-Corona-wird-unterschaetzt-article24577370.html
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
Experts: too few coronavirus booster vaccinations: Corona numbers are rising - but according to experts, too few people are getting vaccinated ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/corona-gesundheitspolitiker-hausaerzte-auffrischimpfungen-deutschland-100.html
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
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
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 call on people at risk for COVID-19 and flu vaccination on: Berlin - In view of the increasing number of infections, medical representatives are ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/147467/Aerzte-rufen-gefaehrdete-Menschen-zur-COVID-19-und-Grippeimpfung-auf
STIKO recommends vaccination against dengue for the first time - after a previous infection
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/147764/STIKO-empfiehlt-erstmals-Impfung-gegen-Dengue-nach-vorheriger-Infektion
Meningococcal vaccination recommended for all infants aged two months and older: Berlin - The Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) has expanded its ...
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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
Order now possible: Adapted COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax: Berlin - Doctors' practices can now use the US manufacturer's protein-based COVID-19 vaccine adapted ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/147755/Bestellung-jetzt-moeglich-Angepasster-COVID-19-Impfstoff-von-Novavax
COVID Vaccine–Induced T-Cell Responses Help Compensate for B-Cell Deficiency: The findings demonstrate how vaccine-induced T-cell responses could potentially ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/covid-vaccine-induced-t-cell-responses-help-compensate-2023a1000tp3
'Appalling': EU Nations Destroy €4 Billion Worth of Covid Vaccines After Hoarding Doses
commondreams.org/news/eu-covid-19-vaccine-waste
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
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
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-19 Vaccines for Kids: What To Know and Why It’s Important: For added safety, kids 6 months old and up are recommended to get the most updated COVID-19 ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/covid-vaccine-for-kids
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
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
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
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