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Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland. What you need to know
In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was already virtually eradicated—meaning a permanent reduction of the disease ...
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First vaccine against blood-stage malaria is well-tolerated and offers effective protection in clinical trial
The results of a clinical trial into a new malaria vaccine candidate (RH5.1/Matrix-MTM) show it is well-tolerated and offers effective protection against the blood-stage of the disease—the first inoculation to do so.
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Vaccination rates among Australian teens are dropping. Here's how we can get back on track
Australia has a successful adolescent immunization program, routinely achieving high vaccine coverage for teenagers.
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Malaria mortality returns to pre-COVID levels: WHO
Malaria mortality has fallen back to levels seen before the COVID-19 crisis, the WHO said Wednesday, but called for faster progress against the disease that killed nearly some 597,000 people last year.
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CDC study shows nirsevimab effective in reducing RSV hospitalizations among young children
Research led by the CDC and conducted at seven academic pediatric medical centers in the United States finds nirsevimab (sold as Beyfortus) highly effective in reducing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) related hospitalization ...
International study shows updated hepatitis B vaccine more effective for people with HIV
A newer vaccine against hepatitis B virus was clearly superior to an older vaccine type in inducing a protective antibody response among people living with HIV who didn't respond to prior vaccination, according to the results ...
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One-third of Americans uninformed about and undervaccinated for HPV, according to study
The human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, accounts for 70% of all throat cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute. While commonly associated with cervical cancer, throat cancer is ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Trump says RFK Jr. free to revisit discredited autism/vaccine link
If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is approved to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, he will be free to revisit a long-debunked link between autism and childhood vaccines, President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday.
Dec 10, 2024
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Minnesota reports highest level of whooping cough cases in more than a decade
Minnesota is reporting the highest number of whooping cough cases in more than a decade, the state Department of Health says.
Dec 9, 2024
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Expert explains shingles and the shingles vaccine
Shingles can strike anyone who had chickenpox when they were young, and the intense pain that can accompany this body rash has sidelined many a senior.
Dec 9, 2024
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Nursing homes fell behind on vaccinating patients for COVID, study finds
It seems no one is taking COVID-19 seriously anymore, said Mollee Loveland, a nursing home aide who lives outside Pittsburgh.
Dec 9, 2024
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Rotavirus vaccine is safe for use in NICU babies, researchers find
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that transmission of rotavirus vaccine strains in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is rare and without clinical consequences, strongly suggesting that ...
Dec 9, 2024
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How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back
The availability of safe, effective COVID vaccines less than a year into the pandemic marked a high point in the 300-year history of vaccination, seemingly heralding an age of protection against infectious diseases.
Dec 9, 2024
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Measles case reported at Los Angeles International Airport, Orange County children's hospital: Who is at risk?
Health officials warned Thursday that people who were at Los Angeles International Airport and Children's Hospital of Orange County in recent days may have been exposed to measles.
Dec 9, 2024
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Broadly effective vaccine design offers new hope in the fight against hepatitis C
The development of an effective vaccine against the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has posed a significant challenge for decades due to the high genetic diversity of the virus. A research team has now achieved promising results. ...
Dec 6, 2024
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Possible colon cancer vaccine target uncovered in bacteria
Higher rates of certain cancers in countries, such as the UK, may be linked to two particular strains of bacteria. Targeting these with treatments or vaccines could help reduce the risk of colorectal, bladder, and prostate ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Vaccination software tool shown to boost uptake of MMR vaccine in children in UK
A software tool developed by Queen Mary University of London's Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) and used as part of a facilitated quality improvement program has increased the number of children receiving their first MMR ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak
Authorities in Sierra Leone on Thursday started a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine, the first such campaign in West Africa where a deadly outbreak 10 years ago resulted in the death of thousands.
Dec 5, 2024
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Vaccine hesitancy: Why some individuals believe fake news and conspiracies
People who are credulous are less capable of recognizing fake news, and along with mistrustful adults, are more susceptible to conspiracy thinking and vaccine hesitancy, according to a study published December 4, 2024, in ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Large, real world, multistate study finds COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of disease when administered during pregnancy
A large multistate study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network, has found that COVID-19 vaccination given during pregnancy offered 52% protection, cutting risk of a COVID-19-associated ...
Dec 4, 2024
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New antibody discovery offers hope against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants
Researchers at Kumamoto University have discovered a monoclonal antibody capable of neutralizing a wide range of SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the elusive omicron subvariants. This antibody, named K4-66, was isolated from ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Pediatrician explains whooping cough
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get whooping cough any time ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Vaccines can put an end to HIV. African governments must take the lead in developing them
HIV remains a major global public health challenge.
Dec 2, 2024
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Best time for COVID-19 booster depends on where you live, infection history
A one-size-fits-all approach for scheduling COVID-19 booster shots may not be the most effective, according to a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and University of North Carolina at Charlotte ...
Nov 29, 2024
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New 'how-to guide' for future rapid vaccine development
Until recently, human vaccine development has typically taken 10 to 15 years.
Nov 29, 2024
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