Polio survivors share insight on importance of vaccines in new research
Wearing masks, avoiding large gatherings, shutting down schools—those scenes might sound familiar to anyone who experienced the most recent global pandemic.
Dec 8, 2025
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Myelitis
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To treat long COVID, we must learn from historical chronic illnesses, medical researchers say
In a paper published in Trends in Immunology, scientists and doctors highlight the importance of studying long COVID in the context of other post-acute infection syndromes or chronic illnesses. By analyzing historical accounts ...
Dec 4, 2025
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WHO declares end of Indonesia's polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaign
The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia's polio outbreak officially over, following nearly three years of intensive response efforts, officials said Friday.
Nov 21, 2025
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Pakistan launches drive to vaccinate 57 million children against measles, rubella and polio
Pakistan on Monday began a two-week nationwide vaccination campaign targeting more than 57 million children, aiming to curb rising cases of measles, rubella and polio, the country's National Emergency Operations Center said.
Nov 17, 2025
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WHO's priorities shaped by its reliance on grants from donor organizations, study suggests
The World Health Organization's (WHO's) priorities are being skewed by its increasing reliance on donations from organizations such as the Gates Foundation (previously known as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), which ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Vaccinated against polio—or not? Study finds differences between documented and self-reported vaccination rates
Poliomyelitis, also known as polio, is a contagious disease caused by the poliovirus. Thanks to the development of effective vaccines, the poliovirus has been largely eradicated and was endemic in only two countries in 2024. ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Polio vaccination remains vital as global eradication faces new challenges, study says
October 24 marks World Polio Day. The vaccination against poliomyelitis is considered one of the greatest achievements in preventive medicine. It has prevented millions of cases of paralysis and saved hundreds of thousands ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Multidisciplinary study finds estrogen could aid in therapies for progressive multiple sclerosis
About 100,000 of the estimated million people in the United States with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a progressive form of the disease, with symptoms that worsen continuously or after periods of remission.
Oct 14, 2025
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Take the shot: Does the country's future hang on public health support?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently linked 25 unverified reports of child deaths to COVID-19 vaccines as they consider further limiting access to this and other immunizations, like those for hepatitis ...
Sep 23, 2025
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Vaccine mandates misinformation: Two experts explain the true role of slavery and racism
On Sept. 3, 2025, Florida announced its plans to be the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school.
Sep 22, 2025
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