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Thomas Massie's New Bill Would Let People Sue Pharma for COVID Vaccine Injuries

Federal liability protections currently prevent people suing COVID-19 vaccine makers, and instead require them to request compensation from a program that's covered only 39 COVID vaccine injury claims.

Reason

Measles surge shows why vaccinations are crucial

Letters: We need to address vaccine misinformation and hesitancy in communities to save lives, says Simon Brassel. Plus letters from Dr Munjed Farid Al Qutob and Matthew K Belmonte

The Guardian - UK

Second case of rare mpox strain discovered in traveller

Health authorities have confirmed the second case of a strain of mpox in Australia in a traveller who returned from overseas.

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Doctor and husband who sold PPE stolen from NHS during pandemic jailed

Attiya and Omer Sheikh carried out the offence in 2020.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Don't believe the lies - antidepressant withdrawal is a very real crisis

Many people have difficulties stopping antidepressants. Especially if they have been taking these drugs for a long time, when they are at risk of suffering severe and long-lasting effects from withdrawal. I would know - I’ve been a GP for over 30 years with a specialist interest in mental health.

Evening Standard

Why the UK is lagging behind other countries on measles vaccinations

Declining health budgets and the spread of misinformation are putting children in the UK at risk of measles, as Rebecca Thomas reports

The Independent UK

Number of nicotine poisonings in kids skyrockets with pouches becoming more common

There have been more than 134,000 nicotine poisonings among children younger than the age of six from 2010 to 2023, a new study finds

The Independent UK

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Measles death shows nation must ‘redouble’ vaccine efforts, Streeting says

The Health Secretary said ‘no child in this country should be dying of measles’.

Evening Standard

DoJ drops charges against Utah doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

Michael Kirk Moore accused of distributing at least 1,937 false vaccination cards and administering saline to children

The Guardian - US

Parents urged to get children vaccinated after measles death in Liverpool

Child reportedly died at Alder Hey hospital amid surge of measles cases in city

The Guardian - UK

Should we be worried about ‘Stratus’? The new Covid variant spreading fast

‘Stratus’ is the nickname for Covid variant XFG which is spreading across the world

The Independent UK

What is the Stratus Covid variant? Cases of the new 'XFG' strain on the rise

A new Covid-19 variant, Stratus, is spreading globally, displaying unique symptoms like a scratchy voice.

Evening Standard

Despite RFK Jr’s hesitancy the HHS is quietly looking at developing two new vaccines

The vaccines are intended to be developed for use against Marburg virus and Sudan ebolavirus, two hemorrhagic fevers in the same family as the Ebola virus

The Independent UK

Stratus Variant Warning: Raspy Voice Could Be the First Sign of This New COVID Strain

Health experts warn that the new Stratus variant could be the next dominant COVID strain. If you're hoarse, it could be a sign you're infected.

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Medical Groups Sue US Health Secretary Over Covid-19 Vaccine Change

Several leading medical groups filed suit against US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, accusing him of endangering public health with new Covid-19 vaccine recommendations.

The Independent UK

Leading medical bodies sue RFK Jr and HHS over Covid vaccine rollback

Doctors groups and public health organizations are suing the U.S. government over the decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most children and pregnant women

Evening Standard

Regulator warns of small risk of serious condition in people having RSV jab

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare but serious condition which needs urgent treatment in hospital to prevent it progressing.

Woman & Home

'Your body is trying to tell you something' - Dr Amir reveals 5 'little' symptoms you should always see a doctor about

The GP took to Instagram to reveal the symptoms that are a sign of something more, the ones you should see a doctor about if they last longer than a few weeks

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The Independent UK

FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff

A top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines

The Independent UK

Many forget the damage done by diseases like whooping cough, measles and rubella. Not these families

In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often lost their lives to devastating infectious diseases that ran rampant in America

The Independent UK

Takeaways from interviews with families forever changed by diseases that vaccines can prevent

In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often lost their lives to devastating infectious diseases that ran rampant in America

Al Jazeera

What is Thimerosal, vaccine preservative called ‘toxic’ by US health chief?

The mercury-based preservative was removed from most vaccines in 2001. Should it still be a concern today?

The Independent UK

What is thimerosal? The rarely-used vaccine preservative targeted by RFK Jr

Thimerosal has long been considered safe by health agencies worldwide, with its use already limited to a few multi-dose flu shots

The Guardian - AU

Australians with ADHD could face drug shortages for rest of year, TGA says

People with neurodevelopmental disorder advised to contact their doctor while experts say alternative medications available

The Guardian - AU

Should Australia worry about RFK Jr’s shock flu vaccine move?

A US panel’s decision not to recommend the preservative thiomersal won’t affect vaccine availability in Australia, say experts. But it will stoke dangerous anti-vax sentiment

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