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US anti-vax stance to blame for continent-wide surge in measles, say experts

The disease was eliminated across the Americas in 2024, but urgent vaccination drives are now under way as cases rise from Mexico to Bolivia after outbreaks farther north

The Guardian - UK

Two monkeypox cases in California under investigation

Investigators there say they have not found a close contact who traveled abroad, nor have they confirmed additional cases

The Independent UK

North London doctor who prescribed her boyfriend Ozempic is suspended

Dr Josevania Martins was handed a nine-month suspension for prescribing Ozempic and Wegovy

Evening Standard

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Highly potent synthetic opioids found in teddy bear-shaped pills linked to a death in Queensland

Public health warning issued after drugs known as nitazenes detected amid move to ban pill testing

The Guardian - AU

What's Going On Sarepta Stock On Wednesday?

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT) stock is trading higher on Wednesday, with apparently no news to justify the movement.

Benzinga

Covid vaccine 2025: Who is eligible for a winter jab?

If you are unsure about your eligibility, this is the criteria for getting a Covid vaccine on the NHS

Evening Standard

Preparing for a Flu Jab? Here's Who Should Skip the Vaccine According to NHS

People in the UK can now get their free flu vaccines from the NHS, but some individuals should skip the jab.

International Business Times UK

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CDC backs updated Covid vaccines as access issues persist: ‘We still don’t have doses in hand’

Delays in recommending the shots and misinformation have created obstacles for vaccine access

The Guardian - US

Do I still need a Covid vaccine in 2025 – and how do I get one?

As confusion mounts among the public, here is everything you need to know about who can get Covid-19 jabs this autumn

The Independent UK

Covid vaccine chaos as people book NHS jab despite being ineligible

The Covid-19 jab eligibility for the NHS has been tightened this year

The Independent UK

Pharmacies facing angry and confused patients over Covid jab eligibility

Confusion comes after the criteria to receive Covid jab on the NHS was tightened this year

The Independent UK

Texas physicians group is undermining federal COVID vaccine recommendations, Paxton says

Texas Medical Association has nudged physicians to consider COVID vaccine recommendations from other medical groups.

The Texas Tribune

CDC stops recommending COVID-19 shots for all, leaves decision to patients

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted recommendations by a new group of vaccine advisers, and has stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyone

The Independent UK

Who is the conspiracy theorist blamed by her sons for her daughter’s death?

Cambridge graduate Paloma Shemirani died after refusing cancer treatment and following her conspiracy theorist mother’s ‘alternative’ treatment plan.

Evening Standard

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Woman who died after refusing chemotherapy ‘adversely influenced’ by mother

Paloma Shemirani, 23, collapsed on July 19 last year and was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital where she died five days later.

The Independent UK

Scientists reveal the one Covid symptom you may be stuck with for life

A new study has found that a post-Covid loss of smell may be permanent

The Independent UK

Study challenges notion that Covid is ‘mild’ for children — finds life-threatening complications for those sick with virus twice

More than 6 million American children suffer from long Covid which can lead to life-threatening complications

Benzinga

Eupraxia Reports Encouraging Safety And Efficacy Data From Eosinophilic Esophagitis Study

On Monday, Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:EPRX) reported data from patients in Cohort nine of the dose escalation portion of the RESOLVE trial in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) patients, the first time patients received an 8mg dose per injection.

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Enanta's RSV Pill Shows Promise In Cutting Recovery Time For High-Risk Adults

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTA) on Monday released topline data from RSVHR Phase 2b study of zelicapavir in outpatient adults with acute respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection who are at high risk of complications, including the elderly and/or those with congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or…

International Business Times

Pakistani Parents Rebuff HPV Vaccine Over Infertility Fears

Misinformation plagued the first rollout of a vaccine to protect Pakistani girls against cervical cancer, with parents slamming their doors on healthcare workers and some schools shutting for days over false claims it causes infertility.

The Independent UK

Ex-student wins £145,000 after school failed to report her drug use to parents

Irune Pedrayes Varela smoked the drug, nicknamed ‘magic’, while at school in September 2019

Evening Standard

Yorkshire woman’s nose ‘fell out’ after ketamine addiction left hole inside

Nicole Chanelle, 30, from Huddersfield, continued taking ketamine daily for two years after a chunk of her nose ‘fell out’ — but is now three months sober after rehab abroad

International Business Times UK

Could Your Sore Throat Be 'Stratus'? The New COVID Variant Symptoms Spreading Fast in the US and UK and What Experts Are Saying

The 'Stratus' Covid variant is rapidly spreading, with unique symptoms like sore throats. Experts advise vaccination and vigilance.

The Guardian - US

States rally to offset fracturing of federal healthcare agencies: ‘Diseases don’t see state lines’

Changes to regulatory or information environments will help states decouple from federal health recommendations

The Independent UK

How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure its covered by your insurance

Drugstores are ready to deliver COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to cover them, even though the shots no longer come recommended by an important government committee

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