Vaccination

Georgia begins vaccine rollout with AstraZeneca jab

Georgia on Monday began a national coronavirus vaccine drive by inoculating medical workers with the AstraZeneca jab, rejecting concerns over side effects that have led several EU countries to halt its use.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Italy bets on virus measures now for relief later

Italy's health minister said Sunday the government hoped new coronavirus restrictions imposed on three quarters of the country would allow a relaxation of measures in the second half of spring.

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HPV vaccines for adults over age 26 may not be cost-effective

Vaccinating adults age 26 and older against the human papillomavirus (HPV)—the virus that causes more than 90% of cervical cancers as well as several other cancers—may not be cost-effective, according to a new study led ...

Vaccination

What to know about the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccination

You've gone through the appointment rigmarole to get signed up for a COVID vaccine, got your first shot, waited the required three to four week period for your second. But when that booster dose comes, be warned that you ...

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Nationwide study shows BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine is effective

The BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine is effective for COVID-19-related outcomes, including hospitalization, severe illness, and death, in a nationwide, mass vaccination setting, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in the New ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Should you take a painkiller before your COVID-19 vaccine?

(HealthDay)—You finally managed to score an appointment to be vaccinated against the new coronavirus and you're a little nervous about side effects, so taking a painkiller right before you get your shot seems like a smart ...

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