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Africa CDC warns on vaccine hoarding amid monkeypox outbreak

The acting director of Africa's top public health agency said on Thursday that he hoped vaccine hoarding, as seen by wealthier nations during the COVID-19 pandemic, would not be repeated with the current monkeypox outbreak.

Reuters

Monkeypox: we have vaccines and drugs to treat it

Medicines are not normally needed to treat monkeypox. The illness is usually mild and most people infected will recover within a few weeks without needing treatment. But there are vaccines that can be used to control monkeypox outbreaks, which some countries are already using. And treatments do exist for those…

The Conversation

How to book your free influenza vaccine in Queensland

A free flu shot announcement has driven a "tremendous uptick" in demand across Queensland. Here's how to find an appointment.

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India outperforms as visitor forecasts receive upgrades

The forecast for Asia-Pacific tourism has been upgraded thanks to further easing of travel restrictions after an improvement in the viral situation and vaccine coverage across destinations, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata).

Bangkok Post

Canberra flu cases soar, but free vaccines not being considered

The rising cases are placing further pressure on Canberra's health system.

The Canberra Times

As flu cases surge, vaccination may offer some bonus protection from COVID as well

After virtually disappearing for two years, influenza is back and rapidly sweeping across Australia – and the world.

The Conversation

India committed to strengthening digital health system, says Mansukh Mandaviya

More than 220 million unique health ids have already been issued, he says

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Pharma Firm SIGA Cashes In On Monkeypox Scare

New York-based pharmaceutical firm SIGA Technologies (NASDAQ: SIGA) is among the companies to benefit from the growing threat of monkeypox, recently pushing its shares to an almost decade-high after the company obtained approval in Europe to use its TPOXX antiviral drug for the treatment of monkeypox.

Benzinga

Long COVID: vaccination could reduce symptoms, new research suggests

Graham was a healthy 34-year-old until he developed COVID in July 2020. Along with his wife and children, he had a fever, a cough, breathlessness, profound fatigue and he lost his sense of smell.

The Conversation

Scientist behind covid vaccine explains what UK must do to control monkeypox outbreak

Dame Sarah Gilbert and Dr Catherine Green helped create the Oxford, AstraZeneca vaccine

Liverpool Echo

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Third FDA Rejection For Verrica's Skin Disease Drug, Assembly Bio Terminates Hepatitis B Virus Pact, Consistency Data For Valneva's Chikungunya Vaccine

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours.

Benzinga

Why won't more seniors get boosters?

Poor messaging around booster shots has left millions at risk, researchers say

Salon

Explainer: What vaccines, treatments do we have to combat monkeypox?

With cases of monkeypox inexplicably on the rise outside of Africa - where the viral disease is endemic - public health officials are using contact tracing, isolation and targeted vaccination to curb its spread.

Bangkok Post

Holidaymakers' vaccine helpline launched to avoid Covid travel misery

Some countries do not allow entry without proof of full vaccination, while others operate strict testing regimes

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Pfizer To Sell 23 Patented Drugs, Vaccines At Lower Prices To Poorer Countries

Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) will sell over 20 patent-protected drugs and vaccines at not-for-profit prices to 45 of the world's poorest countries. Under the program, Pfizer will begin shipping the medicines first to Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda before the end of this year, Chief Executive Albert Bourla said in an interview. This will…

Radio France Internationale

Push for targeted monkeypox vaccine rollout in France, Denmark

Health authorities in France and Denmark want to start a vaccination campaign targeting adults who have been exposed to monkeypox – a milder version of smallpox that spreads easily through sexual activity.

The Conversation

Monkeypox is endemic in Nigeria. But surveillance isn't what it should be

There has been an outbreak of monkeypox cases in a number of countries that are not endemic for the virus. Monkeypox is caused by an orthopoxvirus that is closely related to the virus that caused smallpox. Monkeypox is an animal virus that occasionally infects humans after they are bitten or…

The Independent UK

Davos updates | Pfizer offers low-cost drugs to poor nations

Pfizer says it will provide nearly two dozen products, including its top-selling COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, at not-for-profit prices in some of the world’s poorest countries

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Insider UK

Monkeypox: What employers and staff need to know as cases rise

The first confirmed case of the virus was identified in Scotland on Monday

Bangkok Post

Cambodia, Laos to benefit as Pfizer slashes drug prices for poorest nations

Pfizer Inc plans to sell its entire portfolio of brand-name drugs at cost in as many as 45 lower-income countries, including Cambodia and Laos, one of the most comprehensive and ambitious drug-access programmes ever announced by a large pharmaceutical manufacturer.

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Most States Now Offer Free Flu Shots So Here’s How Get One And Avoid A Drippy Nussy

Simply fab news for hot girl winter.

ABC News

The Loop: Calls for gun control after US mass shooting, and more Aussies eligible for fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

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The Independent UK

Pfizer to offer low-cost medicines, vaccines to poor nations

Pfizer says it will provide nearly two dozen products at not-for-profit prices in some of the world’s poorest countries

ABC News

Shire of York agrees to ratepayer's request asking WA Premier Mark McGowan to end vaccine mandates

The Shire of York will write to WA Premier Mark McGowan on behalf of its ratepayers, who are demanding an end to Covid-19 vaccine mandates.

The Guardian - AU

High-risk people eligible for second Covid booster vaccine under new Australian guidelines

From Monday about 1.5 million aged 16-64 qualify for fourth dose after updated advice that excludes people without serious risk factors

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