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HSE launches vaccination appeal for children who missed routine shots during pandemic

Unvaccinated young children are most at risk of infectious diseases like measles

Irish Mirror

Vaccine patch invented as a pain-free alternative to needles

Patches uses 3D-printed microneedles and can be stored for months at room temperature

Wales Online

How will the Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone affect abortion access? 4 questions answered

On April 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S., could remain accessible without restrictions – at least for now. The decision is temporary, however, buying time as an appeals court weighs the…

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Nigeria has Africa's highest malaria death rate - progress is being made, but it's not enough

Malaria is a major public health problem and can be life-threatening. The disease, mostly found in tropical countries, is transmitted to humans by the female Anopheles mosquito. Nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of the disease. In 2021, for instance, around 247 million cases of malaria were…

The Conversation

‘The next pandemic is coming and we’re not ready’, top scientists warn

Sir John Bell and Sir David King among leading scientists to argue UK is no better prepared than it was in 2020, as new variant in India causes concern

The Independent UK

Vaccine uptake among children in England has fallen since start of pandemic

UKHSA says adolescent vaccination rates have faltered, leaving many at risk of catching deadly diseases

The Guardian - UK

Warning after sharp drop in children getting vital vaccines

Many children are now not protected against diseases including meningitis, polio, diphtheria and tetanus

Wales Online

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Alarm as fewer young people protected against meningitis

A dip in vaccine coverage means more children are not protected against potentially deadly disease.

The Independent UK

Funding to scale-up mRNA vaccine production in SA

The South Australian and federal governments have provided $10 million to increase mRNA vaccine and therapeutic drug production at an Adelaide facility.

AAP

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Chicago told to reinstate employees fired over COVID-19 vaccination requirement

CHICAGO — Chicago must reinstate city employees who were fired for refusing to comply with Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and rescind the requirement, a state administrative law judge has ruled.

Chicago Tribune

City went too far in worker crackdown over COVID vaccines, judge rules

In a case that applies to members of several unions, an administrative law judge for a state agency rules the city has to reinstate workers and make up for lost wages and benefits.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16

Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed and the ease with which it can escape people's ability to handle the virus in the wake of months, if not years, of vaccines and herd immunity.

Bangkok Post

MP accused of using young girl’s post-mortem examination as ‘clickbait’

Andrew Bridgen was criticised in the Commons by Penny Mordaunt.

The Independent UK

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The New Daily

Confidence in childhood vaccines falls but accessibility may be a factor, report finds

Confidence in childhood vaccination is slipping in Australia, a UNICEF report says, but hesitancy isn't the only or most pressing issue.

Radio France Internationale

Unicef says 67 million children missed routine vaccinations because of Covid

The Unitied Nations children's agency has said that some 67 million children missed some or all common vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021, because of lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles Times

CDC has approved spring COVID booster for some. Do you need it?

Another COVID-19 booster shot is on the way as federal health officials look to further augment protection for those at greater risk of developing severe disease.

Nottingham Post

‘Healthy’ doctor died after severe reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab

He died 10 days after the injection

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The Independent UK

‘Healthy’ doctor died after reaction to Covid vaccine, inquest rules

Widow of Dr Stephen Wright is planning on suing the pharmaceutical giant

Reuters

People lost faith in childhood vaccines during COVID pandemic, UNICEF says

People all over the world lost confidence in the importance of routine childhood vaccines against killer diseases like measles and polio during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from UNICEF.

WEKU

Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations

COVID-19 disrupted health care across the globe. causing the biggest drop in childhood vaccination rates in decades. UNICEF's latest estimates find that nearly 50 million children entirely missed out.

The Independent UK

Concern over ‘decline’ in vaccine confidence

Unicef has estimated that 67 million children have missed out on routine jabs since 2019.

Wales Online

Vaccine uptake falling in youngsters as experts sound alarm

Research shows that tens of millions have missed out on life-saving jabs over the last few years

Chicago Sun-Times

Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches 2024 presidential campaign

Kennedy, an environmental lawyer, has been accused by family members and experts of spreading misleading information.

Reason

US Regains Pre-Trump, Pre-Pandemic Immigration Levels

We owe this achievement to a combination of Covid vaccines and Biden Administration policy changes. But much more can be done.

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