Vaccination
A nationwide anti-polio campaign in Pakistan, aiming to reach over 45 million children under five, has been disrupted by violent attacks on security personnel and vaccination teams. The incidents highlight the country's challenges in eradicating poliovirus, which is linked to extremist networks and misinformation. Despite a target of
Autism
As doctors and experts navigate a complex landscape of unproven theories and misinformation, concerned parents are left wondering what causes their child's autism. The Trump administration's endorsement of debunked claims about vaccines and environmental toxins has only added to the confusion. However, decades of scientific research
Vaccines
Michael Mattioni, a petitioner, has been awarded compensation for a vaccine-related injury after a ruling by the Chief Special Master Corcoran of the United States Court of Federal Claims. Mattioni alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tetanus, Diphtheria, and
Vaccines
A paramilitary Levies soldier deployed to protect a polio vaccination team was killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said, highlighting the ongoing challenges in eradicating polio in the country. The attack took place in the Matta Town of Swat Valley while a nationwide campaign to inoculate 45 million children was
Vaccines
The Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting over 106 million people across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The campaign delivers measles-rubella, polio vaccines, and HPV vaccination to protect children and adolescents from life-threatening diseases. Led by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency
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A group of 15 Democratic governors have formed the Governors Public Health Alliance, a state-led initiative aimed at countering the turmoil at federal health agencies under the Trump administration. The alliance, which spans states where roughly one-third of Americans reside, will serve as a hub for governors and public health
Vaccines
A recent study has shed new light on the use of natalizumab in treating multiple sclerosis, particularly during pregnancy and in infants. Researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University employed a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model to investigate the plasma concentrations of natalizumab in pregnant women and
Vaccines
Researchers have investigated the international behavior of pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms making vaccines against COVID-19, revealing distinct foreign policies among these companies. The study, published in the International Affairs journal, analyzed two specific points during the pandemic where these firms had strong hands to play in their negotiations with multiple
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A recent study conducted by researchers from the Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention has shed light on the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among community residents in Shanghai city. The study, published in Zhongguo gonggong weisheng, aimed to understand the effectiveness of HBV vaccination and
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Researchers have identified a crucial role for artificial intelligence in addressing the challenge of zero-dose children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where vulnerable children have limited access to immunizations. The study highlights how AI can enhance routine childhood immunization by identifying zero-dose populations, optimizing vaccine delivery, and supporting data-driven
Vaccines
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, SK Bioscience is taking a pioneering step towards developing a universal vaccine that can combat various coronavirus strains, including COVID-19 and SARS. The company has submitted a global Phase 1/2 clinical trial plan for its vaccine candidate 'GBP511&
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Researchers at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University have engineered a spleen-selective mRNA-LNPs vaccine that reduces inflammation while maintaining cellular immunity, offering a promising strategy for cancer immunotherapy. This innovative design principle may redefine the development of mRNA vaccines for cancer treatment. The engineered vaccine achieved superior mRNA translation
