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Vaccine panel urges more protection against RSV, meningitis and chikungunya
A panel of federal health experts on Wednesday recommended expanded vaccine options for several diseases, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), meningitis and a mosquito-borne illness called chikungunya.
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Social networks found ineffective at mobilizing vaccination uptake
The persuasive power of social networks is immense, but not limitless, according to Cornell research published in the journal Health Economics. "Social Connections and COVID-19 Vaccination" showed that vaccine preferences, ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Long-term measles health risks include immune amnesia, brain swelling and hearing loss, experts say
Measles is more than a rash, runny nose and a fever—it can cause brain swelling, blindness and wipe out the immune system's memory, leaving unvaccinated children, and even adults, vulnerable to infection long after recovery.
Apr 17, 2025
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School‐based health centers could be key to increasing vaccination rates for children who lack access, say experts
Vaccination rates for children have fallen below critical disease-prevention thresholds in more than 8,000 schools across the United States, and vaccine hesitancy is not the only reason, according to a health policy expert ...
Apr 17, 2025
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US, Europe diverge on infectious disease messaging
In both the United States and Europe, two public health agencies aim to fight the spread of infectious diseases.
Apr 17, 2025
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Single-dose vaccine demonstrates sustained efficacy against RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease in older adults
Researchers from GlaxoSmithKline have reported that a single dose of the RSV vaccine, Arexvy (RSVPreF3 OA), provides effective protection against respiratory syncytial virus-related lower respiratory tract disease (RSV-LRTD) ...
Experts stress importance of vaccination amidst measles outbreaks
Pediatric infectious diseases experts stress the importance of vaccination against measles, one of the most contagious viruses, which is once more spreading in the United States. In the article published in Pediatrics, they ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Key vaccine committee meets for the first time under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
A key vaccine advisory committee met for the first time under new U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading voice in the U.S. anti-vaccine movement.
Apr 15, 2025
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To eradicate polio once and for all, we need a new vaccine—that's what we're working on
Aside from recent outbreaks of polio in war-torn regions of the world, the deadly virus is close to being eradicated, thanks to vaccines.
Apr 14, 2025
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Culturally sensitive and targeted interventions needed to enhance hepatitis A vaccination among LGBTQ+ adults
The highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease inflames the liver and has seen rising outbreaks among men who have sex with men
Apr 14, 2025
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Transforming vaccine production for faster outbreak control
A University of Waterloo professor is part of an international coalition revolutionizing vaccine production with new health care technology. The tech aims to support local vaccine production, cutting the vaccine production ...
Apr 14, 2025
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New tool guides families on RSV immunization
Researchers from the Wesfarmers Center of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, based at The Kids Research Institute Australia, have launched an online guidance tool designed to help families and health-care providers in WA learn ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Opinion: Measles outbreaks in US and Canada show that MMR vaccines are needed more than ever
Measles is one of the most challenging diseases to control. It requires a sustained uptake of well over 90% of two doses of a measles-containing vaccine such as MMR. But since the COVID pandemic, there has been a decline ...
Apr 13, 2025
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RFK Jr's autism 'epidemic' study raises anti-vaxx fears
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement of a vast study to reveal the cause of a so-called autism "epidemic" has alarmed medical experts, who fear it could rekindle thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories ...
Apr 12, 2025
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New AI chatbot for parents improves HPV vaccine uptake
The first trial of an AI-powered chatbot designed to inform parents about the HPV vaccine has shown that it increases vaccine uptake and engagement with health professionals.
Apr 11, 2025
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Common respiratory condition nearly triples the risk of death in adults, study finds
A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year compared to the general ...
Apr 11, 2025
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CDC urges extra measles shot for some US travelers amid outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends extra measles protection for people traveling to areas with active outbreaks in the United States, CBS News reported.
Apr 11, 2025
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Slashed federal funding cancels vaccine clinics amid measles surge
More than a dozen vaccination clinics were canceled in Pima County, Arizona.
Apr 11, 2025
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WHO says more must be done to control measles
The World Health Organization called Thursday for greater efforts to combat measles, which is spreading in 58 countries including the United States, where two children have died.
Apr 10, 2025
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How telling personal stories of measles infections can increase vaccination rates
Northeastern University public health experts were relieved to see Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an avowed vaccine skeptic, post on X that "the most effective way to prevent measles is the MMR vaccine."
Apr 10, 2025
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COVID-19 vaccination induces long-lasting antibody B-cell responses, researchers find
Three doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination induce long-lasting antibody and memory B-cell responses, according to a study of 113 health care workers in Catalonia who were followed for three years. The study, led by ISGlobal ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Viral 'backbone' underlies variation in rotavirus vaccine effectiveness
Researchers have shown that differences in the entire rotavirus genome—not just its two surface proteins—affect how well vaccines work, helping to explain why some strains are more likely to infect vaccinated individuals.
Apr 8, 2025
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Some measles response plans crash to a halt after Trump cuts
Cities and states fighting a historic measles outbreak find themselves undermined by the Trump administration as they struggle to provide crucial vaccinations and overcome disinformation. As of this week, cases were nearing ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Alternative approach to Lyme disease vaccine development shows promise in pre-clinical models
Meeting the unmet need for a vaccine is the top priority for researchers studying Lyme disease, which infects about 476,000 people in the U.S. each year and can come with severe complications such as ongoing fatigue and joint ...
Apr 7, 2025
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