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First doses of mpox vaccine from the United States arrive in Congo

Authorities in Congo say 50,000 doses of the mpox vaccine from the United States have arrived in the country

The Independent UK

Vaccine hope for one in 400 people with genetic disorder that increases cancer risk

People with the condition have a higher risk of developing cancers of the bowel, womb and ovaries

The Independent UK

New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia. Here’s what to know about the JN.1 shots

COVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it’s estimated COVID shots have saved more than 1.4 million lives in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European region alone since their introduction in December 2020.

The Conversation

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Africa desperately needs mpox vaccines. But donations from rich countries won’t fix this or the next health emergency

Africa says it needs an estimated ten million doses of mpox vaccine to control this public health emergency.

The Conversation

Researchers discover antibody that neutralizes all known COVID-19 variants, paving way for universal vaccine

The discovery of a possible universal vaccine comes amid summer COVID-19 surge, as researchers warn current vaccines fall short against circulating variants.

Latin Times

Older adults 65+ should get flu shots earlier in the season. Here’s why they also need stronger vaccines

Two flu vaccines are FDA-approved exclusively for people 65 and older, who are at higher risk of severe infection.

Fortune

Congo Receives First Batch Of Mpox Vaccine

First shipment of MVA-BN vaccine arrives in Congo to combat mpox outbreaks; global response underway.

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$The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is needed$

The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is needed

Authorities in Congo say the first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in Congo’s capital, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency

The Independent UK

Mpox Epicentre DRC Set To Receive First Vaccines To Contain Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo was Thursday awaiting almost 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from the European Union, with 200,000 due to arrive by the end of the week.

International Business Times

Health agencies scramble to prepare for new mpox strain - Roll Call

A new strain of mpox has public health officials preparing for the possibility of its spread in the United States.

Roll Call

DR Congo to receive its first shipment of mpox vaccines

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of an mpox outbreak, it to receive its first delivery of vaccines, with 100,000 doses to arrive on Thursday, and a second batch on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo receives first shipment of mpox vaccines

Authorities aim to start vaccinations in October but face logistical challenges as doses need to be kept cold.

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How flu shots can help against bird flu

Flu vaccines won't stop the spread of H5N1, but they can stop both viruses from mutating into something worse

International Business Times

Moderna MRNA Mpox Vaccine Shows Promise In Animal Study

An experimental Moderna mRNA vaccine for mpox has demonstrated greater effectiveness than current shots in reducing disease symptoms and duration, according to an animal study published in the journal Cell on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Preparing for a pandemic that never came ended up setting off another − how an accidental virus release triggered 1977’s ‘Russian flu’

Nineteen-year-old U.S. Army Pvt. David Lewis set out from Fort Dix on a 50-mile hike with his unit on Feb. 5, 1976. On that bitter cold day, he collapsed and died. Autopsy specimens unexpectedly tested positive for an H1N1 swine influenza virus.

The Guardian - US

‘A ton of Covid out there’: US summer wave not taken seriously enough – experts

Epidemiologists push newly approved booster vaccines as current virus strain threatens at-risk groups

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Fortune

New flu vaccines have arrived. Here’s the best time to get your annual shot

Depending on your age, overall health, and travel plans, the CDC may recommend you get a flu shot sooner rather than later.

The Conversation

How did polio reemerge in Gaza after a quarter of a century? Q&A with a virologist

A ten-month-old boy in the Gaza Strip was recently paralysed by poliovirus – the first such case in the region this century. Israel and Hamas have agreed to a limited ceasefire to allow 640,000 children in the enclave to be vaccinated against the virus.

Evening Standard

RSV vaccine will prevent 900 babies a year in London from being hospitalised, says NHS

Analysis shows jab could lead to sharp drop in severe illness

Al Jazeera

‘Tragic childhood’: Gaza children vaccinated against polio, war continues

Some families question the push for vaccines amid eroded trust in the international community’s help.

The Conversation

Flu shots play an important role in protecting against bird flu. But not for the reason you might think

A current strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has become a global problem. The virus has affected many millions of birds, some other animal species, and a small number of people.

The Independent UK

RSV vaccine: Who is eligible and what does it do?

The new jab is being offered to people across the UK

The Conversation

Gaza: polio vaccination drive faces hurdles despite a pause in the conflict

A large polio vaccination campaign started in war-torn Gaza on Sunday, September 1. The initiative, which is being led by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to reach over 640,000 children under the age of ten.

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