COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Washington conducted a study to understand the factors contributing to the low uptake of shingles vaccines among older adults. The study, published in PLOS ONE, analyzed data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in Virginia from 2018, 2019, and 2021. The findings suggest
COVID-19
Research conducted among healthcare workers (HCWs) at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, revealed low acceptance of COVID-19 booster doses, with only 28.6% of participants accepting the booster dose despite 86.5% holding favorable attitudes toward it. The study identified factors associated with booster dose acceptance, including
Measles
Measles cases in the United States are on the rise, with over 900 reported cases, according to recent data. Texas remains the epicenter of the outbreak, with 717 cases across 32 counties, many of which are in West Texas. The state has confirmed two hospitalizations, with 93 throughout the outbreak.
COVID-19
New research has shed light on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in liver transplant recipients, highlighting the importance of continued vaccination efforts amidst waning adherence to booster doses. The study, conducted at the University of Milan, Italy, evaluated the anti-spike antibody responses in vaccinated liver transplant recipients after two initial
COVID-19
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who have undergone COVID-19 vaccination experience a decrease in antibody production over time, with immunosuppressive treatments having a negligible effect on vaccine efficacy. This study investigated the durability of humoral immune response in rheumatoid arthritis patients following COVID-19 vaccination, comparing them to healthy controls. The researchers found
COVID-19
Adult solid organ transplant recipients who received SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations displayed suboptimal antibody responses, favoring breakthrough infections. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Bologna, found that cell-mediated immunity (CMI) was not a strong predictor of breakthrough infections in this population. The researchers investigated the relationship between CMI and
COVID-19
A new report highlights the difficulties in treating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in patients with hematological malignancies who are immunocompromised due to their underlying disease or medical treatment. Researchers from the Department of Respirology in Japan present a case study of an 84-year-old man with stage
Vaccination
The province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan is grappling with a concerning reality - only 68% of children have been fully vaccinated against various diseases, leaving a staggering 32% without adequate protection. This shortfall in immunization coverage has raised alarm bells among health experts, who point to the rising number of
Measles
Measles cases are on the rise in the United States, with vaccination rates in several states falling alarmingly low. A recent study by Stanford University researchers has projected that if vaccination rates continue to fall, the country could see a massive resurgence of measles, with an estimated 851,300 cases
Poliomyelitis
The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign targeting over 11 million children under five years old. The campaign aims to reach all 34 provinces of the country, with health teams conducting door-to-door vaccinations to ensure no child is left behind. The initiative emphasizes
Poliomyelitis
Health officials in Garissa County have declared a huge success the five-day polio campaign that concluded on April 16th, with over 350,000 children under five vaccinated, exceeding the initial target of 317,000. County health promotion coordinator Salan Gudle praised the media, religious leaders, community elders, and chiefs for
Poliomyelitis
Deputy Commissioner Saleemullah Odho has made a significant push to combat polio in Tando Allahyar by urging health department officials to mobilize resources for the upcoming anti-polio campaign. The Deputy Commissioner's visit to the Civil Hospital Tando Allahyar emphasized the importance of vaccinating every child under the age
