Infections: News and Research on Yellow Fever

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Emergency vaccines slash deaths by 60%: Study

Emergency vaccination during outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola and measles have over the past quarter-century reduced deaths from such illnesses by nearly 60%, according to a new study.

Expert explains dengue fever

Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

WHO defends vaccine safety test standards

The World Health Organization on Thursday said that "extremely high" safety standards are already applied in the development of vaccines, after reports about US plans for a change to testing.

UN warns vaccine-preventable diseases on the rise globally

Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis, and yellow fever are on the rise globally amid misinformation and cuts to international aid, the United Nations and the Gavi vaccine alliance warned Wednesday.

Colombia declares emergency over yellow fever outbreak

Colombia has declared a national health and economic emergency over a deadly yellow fever outbreak, with the government urging people to get vaccinated and take precautions while traveling over Easter weekend.

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