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Jessica Berthold, a petitioner in a vaccine injury compensation case, was awarded $54,630.34 in attorney's fees and costs on February 11, 2025. The award, granted by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran, was made in accordance with the Vaccine Act, which permits an award of reasonable
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As the US Department of Health and Human Services restricts the approval and use of some vaccines, states and private partnerships are working to ensure continued access to vaccines for those who want them. Despite efforts to create uniformity in vaccine recommendations, states and local health departments are left with
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Christian Sturz, a petitioner, received a $20,000 compensation award for injuries allegedly related to his receipt of an influenza ("flu") vaccine on October 24, 2022. The award was made possible through a joint stipulation between Sturz and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. According to the
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a panel of experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy, has been drastically restructured by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The sudden removal and replacement of all 17 committee members with new appointees has sparked widespread concern among
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New research conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and published in npj Viruses has highlighted the continuous evolution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), necessitating periodic updates of vaccine composition. According to the study, immunity acquired through previous infection or vaccination offers protection against antigenically distinct
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Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal chaired a high-level meeting to discuss ways to enhance the country's Expanded Program on Immunisation (EPI), focusing on media engagement and community outreach strategies. The meeting reaffirmed the government's commitment to achieving full nationwide vaccine coverage and improving public health outcomes.
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University of Southampton's Southampton Antibody and Vaccine Group (AVG) and Professor Jessica Teeling have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to immunotherapy and dementia research. The AVG won the 'Outstanding Team Award' at the British Society for Immunology Awards 2025, while Professor Teeling received the '
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As Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to implement changes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), concerns have risen over the potential undermining of vaccine safety and efficacy. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Kennedy emphasized his commitment to empowering scientists and relying on evidence-based science, but
Vaccination
Pakistan's public health sector is facing a severe setback as childhood immunization rates continue to decline. According to global data, 15.7 million children in 2023 received no routine vaccines, with Pakistan having the second-highest number of zero-dose children in South Asia, behind only India. This alarming trend
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A new COVID-19 variant, identified as the "Nimbus" variant or NB.1.8.1, is causing a rise in cases in India, particularly among children under 12 and those with chronic conditions. Despite existing COVID-19 vaccines being effective in preventing severe disease, health experts are urging families to
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Petitioner Melanie Stanbery, on behalf of her minor child K.S., filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 14, 2024. The petition alleged that K.S. suffered injuries after receiving human papillomavirus vaccinations on July 2, 2021, and September 21, 2022. Following the
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Petitioner Mitchell Foster received compensation for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving an influenza vaccine in 2020. The U.S. Court of Federal Claims awarded Foster compensation on July 9, 2024. Foster's attorney, Ronald Craig Homer, submitted a motion for attorney's fees and
