Infections: News and Research on Yellow Fever

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WHO chief welcomes US warming on Gavi vaccine alliance

The World Health Organization's chief told AFP on Wednesday that he welcomed Washington's stated intention to re-engage with the Gavi vaccine alliance, voicing hope it might also decide to rejoin the WHO.

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.

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