Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New moms and obese people risk complications from influenza

Although up to 500,000 people world-wide die of severe influenza each year, there has been no clear evidence about who is susceptible for influenza complications and it may not be who people think, says a study from McMaster ...

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EU says moving out of 'emergency mode' on COVID pandemic

EU officials said Wednesday the 27-nation bloc needed to keep focused on vaccination, testing and surveillance as it transitions out of the "acute" phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WHO wants $23.4 bn for COVID plan

The World Health Organization said Thursday it needed $23.4 billion over the next 12 months for its plan to conquer COVID-19, urging the G20 to show some leadership and pay up.

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Mexico to vaccinate 10 million birds in flu outbreak

Mexico will start vaccinating some 10 million poultry Thursday against the highly contagious bird flu strain that has already led to the deaths of five million birds which either fell ill or were slaughtered.

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Combating vaccine resistance: Modern questions with a long history

With nearly a quarter of the U.S. population vaccinated and vaccines continuing to roll out across the country, Americans are eagerly anticipating an end to the coronavirus pandemic. For insights about what the end of the ...

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White House to spend billions to boost COVID vaccine supply

(HealthDay)—The Biden administration plans to invest billions to partner with industry to expand the nation's ability to produce coronavirus vaccines, ensure domestic supply and help poor nations in their vaccination efforts.

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Researchers outline need for new approach to COVID-19 vaccine testing

Some of Rutgers' top health researchers are calling for a change in our approach to developing COVID-19 vaccines, and vaccines to fight future pandemics, to incorporate both conventional and challenge trails. Conventional ...

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