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U.S. data underscore benefits of chickenpox vaccination

U.K. govt. recommends chickenpox vaccine for children to reduce risk of shingles in adults. Vaccine has been shown to prevent 91 million cases, 2,38,000 hospitalisations, and almost 2,000 deaths in U.S. Unpublished study by University of Bristol found complications from severe varicella were common, costly and placed burden on health…

The Hindu

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year

The Independent UK

Some states are harming vaccine efforts

The states are blocking efforts to promote vaccines and giving advice that is at odds with public health experts

Salon

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Get vaccinated to stay fighting fit this winter

As the temperatures start to drop and illnesses begin to spread, vaccines are our best form of defence against flu and Covid-19.

The Independent UK

Getting Covid and flu vaccines together is better, study suggests

Research involving Massachusetts healthcare workers shows higher levels of antibodies in group who received both shots at once

The Guardian - US

Bleak warning after setback in medication fight

There's a bleak warning to patients and medical workers over fears serious infections are becoming more resistant to antibiotics as prescription rates jump.

AAP

‘Life-changing’ cystic fibrosis drugs given green light for younger children

Campaigners welcomed announcement by Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

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‘Life-changing’ cystic fibrosis drugs approved for use in younger children

Campaigners welcomed the announcement by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.

The Independent UK

People urged to treat antibiotics with respect as resistance rises post-pandemic

The number of patients with an antibiotic-resistance infection rose by 4% in 2022.

The Independent UK

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Youngsters should be offered two doses when they are aged 12 months and 18 months, scientists have said.

The Independent UK

Chickenpox jab should be added to routine childhood vaccine programme, advisers say

Vaccine has been given in other countries, including US and Australia, for years

The Independent UK

Australia to issue national apology to citizens affected by ‘Thalidomide birth defects’

‘The thalidomide tragedy is a dark chapter in the history of our nation and the world’

The Independent UK

Thalidomide survivors to receive formal apology

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a formal apology in parliament on behalf of the government to survivors of the drug thalidomide and their families.

AAP

Gargling Salty Water Reduces Hospitalization Risk In COVID-19 Patients: Study

Research shows that gargling with low or high doses of salt in warm water lowers hospitalization rates in COVID-19 patients.

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Evening Standard

JN.1: What is the Covid variant and which countries has it spread to?

The virus is reportedly descended from an Omicron variant and extreme fatigue is thought to be one of the symptoms

The Guardian - UK

Covid inquiry hears more testimony about Johnson’s ‘brutal and useless’ No 10

Former civil service chief also says he did not trust Matt Hancock, the ‘over-promising’ health secretary

Salon

Why few kids are getting the COVID shot

COVID vaccines were once hailed as life savers. Now there is profound disinterest in vaccinating kids. What gives?

The Guardian - UK

There are new scientific insights into long Covid – but political will is waning

For many people, Covid is not a thing of the past. A renewed effort is needed to find out exactly what it is, and how to treat it, says immunologist Danny Altmann

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Why the new RSV shot is hard to find

RSV kills 300 kids and thousands of seniors every year. But a new treatment is already facing shortages

The Hindu

Experts underline importance of sustainable public health in preventing emerging and re-emerging diseases

Doctors, who participated in the seventh all-India conference of the Medical Service Centre underlined the importance of sustainable public health in preventing the spread of newly identified infectious diseases

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock told Public Health England director ‘not to patronise him’

Prof Yvonne Doyle told the Covid inquiry she did not ‘make a fuss’ about the incident as she did not want the public to suffer ‘in any way’.

The Guardian - AU

Covid wave: what are the rules around testing and vaccines in Australia?

When did cases start rising? Do you still need to report positive results? What does the latest coronavirus wave mean for health regulations?

AAP

Free flu jabs to remedy Queensland vaccine fatigue

Queenslanders will be able to get free flu jabs from 2024 amid concern "vaccine fatigue" is contributing to a low rate of people getting their shots.

Salon

Where did vaccine mistrust come from?

Many people once lined up joyously to receive vaccines. What changed?

The Independent UK

State is paying fired Tennessee vaccine chief $150K in lawsuit settlement

The state of Tennessee has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a federal lawsuit by its former vaccine leader over her firing during the COVID-19 pandemic

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