Social services
The Trump administration has introduced a new initiative that will require states to verify the immigration status of individuals who receive health insurance through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This move aims to tighten oversight of enrollment to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure that these
Social services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s strategies to restrict vaccine access and liability have sparked concerns among medical experts and public health leaders. As the Health and Human Services Secretary, Kennedy has been targeting the government's Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which shields drugmakers from most liability over injuries.
COVID-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new COVID-19 recommendations that diverge significantly from US government guidance. The recommendations, released Tuesday, come amid a tumultuous year for public health, with vaccine skeptics gaining power in the new Trump administration. The AAP strongly recommends COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months
COVID-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new COVID-19 recommendations that significantly differ from those of the US government, citing concerns for the safety and well-being of children. The recommendations, released on Tuesday, advocate for COVID-19 shots for children aged 6 months to 2 years, as well as for older
Vaccines
Scientists at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19, discovering monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that can effectively neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the Omicron BA.2, BA.4/5, and XBB.1.5 sublineages. The research, published in the journal Virology, highlights the
Vaccines
Researchers at Sichuan University have successfully produced SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles (VLPs) as a vaccine candidate using a novel method that addresses the challenges of large-scale production. This breakthrough has the potential to provide a high-immunogenicity and low-cost vaccine platform for COVID-19. The study demonstrates the production of VLPs using HEK293T
Vaccines
Research conducted among parents in Shenzhen, China, found that approximately 43.6% of parents reported vaccine hesitancy for their in-school children after the end of the zero-COVID-19 policy in South China. The study identified parents with anxiety, depression, and high-stress levels as more likely to report vaccine hesitancy. The research
Vaccines
As children go back to school, coronavirus infections are on the rise, marking another summer wave. However, this uptick is accompanied by an added layer of uncertainty due to the unclear timeline for receiving updated vaccines in the fall. Medical experts are worried that delays and confusion surrounding the vaccines
Vaccines
Health Minister Simeon Brown announced that community midwives will be funded to deliver antenatal immunizations to pregnant women, highlighting the importance of maternal and infant health. This initiative aims to protect expectant mothers and their babies from vaccine-preventable diseases such as whooping cough. Under the new funding, community midwives can
Vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the Government of Pakistan to launch a historic campaign to prevent cervical cancer in the country. The campaign will train over 49,000 health workers to administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to 13 million girls aged 9 to 14 years across
Vaccines
A measles outbreak in parts of Maharashtra has led to a mass immunisation drive targeting over six lakh children in ashramshalas and madarsas, following outbreaks in Jalgaon, Nashik, and Dhule districts. The Public Health Department of Maharashtra has decided to conduct a special vaccination drive, administering an additional dose of
Vaccines
The global mRNA platform market is estimated to reach $129.1 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.7 percent from 2024 to 2030. The market was valued at $152.0 billion in 2024. The mRNA platform has emerged as a groundbreaking innovation in
