Health

CDC advice on who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the 2023–2024 COVID-19 (mRNA) vaccine for everyone six months or older. The COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for people who face the highest risk of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Anthrax outbreak in Uganda kills 17 in November

At least 17 people have died in an anthrax outbreak in southern Uganda this month, a local official told AFP Thursday, saying the situation was "under control".

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Climate change could upturn world malaria fight: WHO

Climate change is making the fight against malaria even harder, with the campaign already struggling to make up ground lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization warned Thursday.

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Japan trials over-the-counter 'morning-after' pill

Japan began a pilot project on Tuesday selling over-the-counter "morning-after" contraceptive pills, but campaigners criticized the scheme as far too small and called for all restrictions to be lifted.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?

Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness primarily affecting children in northern China have captured our attention. The last time we heard about a mysterious respiratory outbreak leading to overcrowding in hospitals ...

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