Medical research
A new study on the vaccination status of older adults with HIV/AIDS in Brazil has been published in the journal AIDS and Behavior. The research, which analyzed data from the ECORSINOS study, found that HIV-positive older adults receive more vaccinations and booster doses than their uninfected peers. The study
Pets
Pet owners are increasingly hesitant to vaccinate their pets, mirroring the anti-vaccine sentiment seen in human communities. Veterinarians are urging pet owners to continue vaccinating their pets, citing the safety and effectiveness of essential vaccines, which protect both animal and human health. Vaccines are crucial in preventing serious diseases, such
COVID-19
Researchers have developed a new approach to vaccine design that could provide effective protection against both Influenza A Virus and SARS-CoV-2. The study, published in Human Immunology, employed a bioinformatic approach to design a hybrid vaccine based on the epitopes of both viruses. This innovative method has the potential to
COVID-19
Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru University have published a new study on the incidence and time to onset of side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine. The study, which analyzed data from 716 vaccine recipients, found that 79.5% experienced at least one side effect, with pain at the vaccination site
Disease eradication
The World Health Organization (WHO) commemorates World Polio Day, marking significant progress in reducing polio cases by over 99 percent since the establishment of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988. However, with vaccination rates declining and new virus variants identified, experts warn of the risk of the disease
Poliomyelitis
As Pakistan marked Polio Day, concerns about vaccination misinformation and persistent refusal to immunize children in high-risk zones have hindered progress in eradicating the crippling virus. The National Emergency Operations Centre's spokesperson, Israr ul Haq, highlighted the alarming reality of 30 reported polio cases so far, with the
Poliomyelitis
Bavaria's Health and Prevention Minister Judith Gerlach has emphasized the importance of vaccination protection against poliomyelitis (polio) in the face of ongoing global outbreaks. Despite Europe being considered polio-free since 2002, the virus remains a threat in many parts of the world, and international travel poses a risk
Measles
A new measles outbreak is potentially looming in New Zealand due to the country's low population immunity and inadequate vaccination coverage. The highly contagious disease has already started spreading through communities, with new cases confirmed that are unrelated to international travel. The latest developments serve as a stark
Measles
A new measles outbreak is potentially looming in New Zealand due to the country's low population immunity and inadequate vaccination coverage. The highly contagious disease has already started spreading through communities, with new cases confirmed that are unrelated to international travel. The latest developments serve as a stark
Diseases
World Polio Day is marked on October 24 to raise awareness about polio and its prevention through regular vaccination. Since 1988, the World Health Assembly has been working to eradicate the disease, with massive success achieved so far. According to UNICEF, cases of polio have fallen by 99.9 percent
Cervical cancer
Ghana's Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program has sparked questions among the public, particularly with regards to the inclusion of girls and boys aged 9 to 14 years. The foundation of this program lies in understanding HPV and its relationship with cervical cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths
Tuberculosis
According to a new report published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, researchers have identified key barriers to effective rabies control in rural Uganda. The study found that only an estimated 10% of dogs in Uganda are vaccinated against rabies, resulting in about 59,000 human deaths annually. The
