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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

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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

Salon

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.

Al Jazeera

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

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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’

The Guardian - AU

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 - UK

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

The Guardian - US

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.

AAP

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 Hindu

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

Fewer people than ever will receive a Covid booster this spring. The UK needs a new strategy

This spring those at the highest risk will miss out on the jab. Meanwhile, the government will be throwing away vaccines, says immunologist Sheena Cruickshank

Salon

Why is working while sick encouraged?

A reversal in the CDC's COVID isolation guidance is "a class issue and it's concerning," advocates say

The Guardian - UK

WTO fails to reach agreement on providing global access to Covid treatments

Years of wrangling have ended in stalemate as campaigners question fairness of system for low and middle-income countries

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CDC may change COVID guidelines for mild symptoms and no fever

Learn about potential changes to COVID-19 isolation guidelines by the CDC. New recommendations may focus on symptoms rather than a set number of days. Stay...

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CDC may relax COVID isolation guidelines, long COVID affects wider population

Discover the potential changes to CDC guidelines for COVID isolation and the increasing prevalence of long COVID in various populations, such as pregnant i...

The Guardian - US

CDC plans to end five-day Covid isolation guidelines – report

People who are fever-free for one day could reportedly return to regular routines, in change that White House has not signed off on

International Business Times

CDC To Update Covid-19 Isolation Guidance, Aligning With Shifts In Pandemic Landscape

CDC may soon allow Covid-19 patients to stop isolation after 24 hours fever-free and improving symptoms.

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Possibility of CDC updating COVID isolation guidelines this spring

Learn about the potential shift in CDC's COVID isolation guidance, focusing on symptoms rather than set days. Also, discover the prevalence of long COVID i...

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CDC expected to ease COVID isolation guidelines in spring: report

The C.D.C. is expected to ease its isolation guidelines, allowing individuals with mild symptoms and no fever to return to work or school after 5 days.

Evening Standard

What is the drug ‘spice’? Five children seriously ill after smoking e-cigs laced with Spice

Five teenagers have been hospitalised, with one reportedly put into an induced coma

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