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New party drug scheme keeping users out of court

People caught with small amounts of illicit drugs in NSW are receiving fines, rather than court notices - but advocates want more clarity on the new scheme.

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USPS to stop accepting orders for free Covid tests 8 March

US government has been mailing free at-home Covid tests on and off since January 2022 to curb spread of virus

The Guardian - US

German Man Gets COVID Vaccine 217 Times Within 3 Years

Completely dismissing the anti-vaccination movement, a 62-year-old paid for more than 200 doses of the Covid-19 vaccination.

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CDC's new COVID policy is risky: experts

The CDC has changed its guidelines for isolating with a COVID infection. Experts say this could backfire

Salon

Safety fears over asthma drug after young children suffer severe side effects

Campaigners call for more warnings on montelukast, after reports of night terrors, depression and other mental health events

The Guardian - UK

CDC Updates Guidelines For COVID-19 In Schools And Child Care

Stay informed about the latest CDC guidelines for schools and child care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Health workers 'welcome to reapply' amid vaccine ruling

Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says health workers axed over refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can reapply for their jobs after a court ruling.

AAP

What does Queensland’s Covid-19 mandates ruling mean for other vaccines and other states?

The state’s supreme court found the vaccine rules for police were unlawful and those for paramedics were ineffective. Here’s what the judgment means

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor pushes to outlaw vapes by 1 July; inflation flat at 3.4%; and asbestos crisis spreads to Queensland

Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’s bodies sent for postmortem as NSW police continue search for evidence

The Guardian - AU

Pulse Polio Immunisation drive on March 3

Health department arranges 23,471 booths, including mobile and transit booths, to administer the vaccine to children. A total of 46,942 volunteers and 1,564 supervisors have been trained to conduct the drive in the State.

The Hindu

Welsh government slow to debate Covid threat, inquiry told

Virus not discussed until weeks after chief medical officer warned of ‘significant risk’ it would reach Wales

The Guardian - UK

Large COVID-19 vaccine study finds risks

Any pharmaceutical has risk of side effects, but a COVID infection is far more dangerous than the vaccines

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Why is measles making a comeback in the UK?

As parents refuse vaccines for their children, the UK has seen a surge in measles cases over the past year.

The Guardian - AU

NSW Health warns of opioid risk after people took heroin thinking it was cocaine or methamphetamine

Authorities say in eight overdose cases where drug samples were available, heroin was the opioid identified

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne surgeon sued over jaw operation that patient claims left her with life-changing injuries

Woman alleges Dr George Dimitroulis did not disclose his commercial interest in company that manufactures prosthethes, but he says he told her of his involvement in device’s creation and denies any negligence

The Guardian - AU

Two very rare Covid vaccine side-effects detected in global study of 99 million

Results confirm how uncommon known complications are as researchers confirm benefits from vaccines still ‘vastly outweigh the risks’

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The Guardian - UK

Drug to treat alopecia recommended for NHS use for first time

Ritlecitinib, taken once a day, approved by Nice for severe hair loss caused by autoimmune disease

The Guardian - US

Covid death toll in US likely 16% higher than official tally, study says

Researchers think undercounting goes beyond overloaded health systems to a lack of awareness of Covid and low levels of testing

AAP

German doctor fined for importing drugs

A German doctor has been fined for importing an illegal drug into Australia, after more than 700 grams of GHB was found in his luggage.

The Hindu

In Karnataka, KFD peaks; vaccine efforts stalled

Karnataka struggles with Kyasanur Forest Disease outbreak, highlighting the need for a vaccine amidst private manufacturers’ reluctance.

The Guardian - AU

Australians back stronger regulation on vapes including a ban, study finds

Exclusive: Professor says vaping stores need to be shut down for people to realise supply is being regulated

AAP

Expanded access to COVID antivirals ruled out

The federal government's response to an inquiry into long COVID has ruled out allowing pharmacists to sell antivirals without needing a prescription.

The Guardian - UK

Measles in all English regions, says UKHSA, as it urges parents to get children jabbed

Major outbreak in West Midlands followed by cases all over the country with hundreds of children infected

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