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U.S. regulators have approved updated COVID-19 vaccines, but with strict limitations that will block access for many Americans. The new guidelines restrict the use of Moderna and Pfizer's vaccines to individuals with at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity, and remove Pfizer'
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The US government has announced the termination of 22 federal contracts for mRNA-based vaccines, citing concerns over the technology's safety and effectiveness in protecting against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu. This move marks the latest effort by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to inject vaccine
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African ministers of health and global partners gathered for the Seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa have pledged stronger action to accelerate local manufacturing of medicines and medical products to ensure self-sufficiency. The region currently produces less than 1% of the vaccines it consumes,
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As the spread of measles in Ontario has largely subsided, Public Health Ontario (PHO) emphasizes the importance of continued vigilance to prevent the disease from continuing to spread. With students returning to school, PHO advises families to ensure children are up to date on their measles vaccinations. The current outbreak
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Researchers from Chung Shan Medical University have published a new study on the association between COVID-19 and a rare neurological disorder, acute transverse myelitis (ATM). The study examined the incidence of ATM in SARS-CoV-2 patients and identified a significantly higher risk of developing ATM compared to non-infected individuals. The research
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global health, with millions of lives lost each year due to untreated infections. While vaccines and antibiotics are often used to treat infections, many people do not understand the crucial role that vaccination plays in preventing infections and reducing the spread of
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the biologics license for the live-attenuated chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, in response to reports of serious side effects in older adults. The FDA granted accelerated approval of Ixchiq in November 2023 to prevent chikungunya virus in adults 18 years and older
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Research conducted at Ashoka University in India has yielded significant findings on human T cell memory, particularly in regards to COVID-19. According to a new study, the expression of CD45 isoforms on human yellow fever virus vaccine (YFV-17D) specific CD8 T cells has been longitudinally examined. The study found that
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Petitioner Robyn Boyd filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program due to alleged injuries sustained after receiving human papillomavirus vaccinations in 2021 and 2022. The petition was filed on October 24, 2024, and was initially placed before Chief Special Master Corcoran. However, on July 18,
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Kathleen Boland, a petitioner, filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration following a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis vaccine she received in 2019. The United States Court of Federal Claims issued a decision on September 10, 2024, awarding compensation to
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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Aug. 5 that the Department of Health and Human Services terminated an Emory University grant for mRNA research, as part of a "coordinated wind-down" initiative to end funding for 22 mRNA vaccine development projects.
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As the debate over Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy continues, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has reaffirmed its support for the vaccines, contradicting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recent decision to remove its recommendation for pregnant and lactating individuals to receive updated COVID-19 vaccines.
