Vaccination
Advanced laser spectroscopy detects falsified vaccines
An international consortium of multidisciplinary researchers and specialists has developed a new method to counter the problem of COVID-19 vaccine falsification.
Oct 20, 2023
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Vaccine
Pediatrics
Number of chickenpox cases in children in Finland fell rapidly after the launch of the vaccination program: Study
A recent study by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reveals that a two-dose varicella vaccination program to all children under the age of 12 who had not had chickenpox reduced the number of health center ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Vaccination
Study uncovers reasons Americans did not get booster vaccines
In September 2022, new bivalent COVID-19 boosters became available in the United States, but less than 20% of the eligible population ultimately received one. A new study led by researchers in the University of Arizona Mel ...
Oct 3, 2023
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Vaccination
Global background rates study analyzes data from 197 million people for assessment of COVID-19 vaccine safety
The U.S. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Global COVID Vaccine Safety Project has generated background incidence rates on a range of conditions designated as AESI (Adverse Events of Special Interest) for COVID-19 ...
Sep 18, 2023
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Medical research
New research sheds light on the side effects of COVID-19 vaccination
Immediately after COVID-19 vaccination, Danes experienced side effects such as malaise, fever and fatigue. Serious side effects such as facial paralysis and allergic reactions are rare, but 30% of menstruating women reported ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
COVID-19 vaccination and boosting during pregnancy found to benefit pregnant people and newborns
Receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can benefit pregnant people and their newborn infants, according to findings recently published in Vaccine. The paper describes results from the Multisite Observational ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Report investigates willingness to receive smallpox vaccine for mpox prevention in Japan
Mpox, formerly known as "monkeypox," is a disease resulting from a viral infection. Notably, numerous cases of mpox have been reported among men having sexual intercourse with other men. Since 2022, the disease has primarily ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
Study suggests flu vaccine may take edge off respiratory syncytial virus
Telethon Kids Institute study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with the dual benefit easing pressure on hospitals.
Jul 27, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Does the COVID vaccine affect menstruation? New study finds no
Do COVID vaccines affect the menstrual cycle? Soon after shots first started getting into arms, anecdotal reports began to surface, suggesting that the vaccines were changing people's periods. Many said their cycles were ...
Jun 29, 2023
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Pediatrics
Canadian adolescents missed vital vaccines during COVID-19 school closures, according to study
The percentage of Alberta students who received vital routine immunizations dropped dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the public health system must now take extra measures to catch up, according to a public health ...
Mar 31, 2023
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