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Breakthroughs in medicine: top virologist on the two most important developments for Africa

There have been several important breakthroughs in medical science recently. Crispr, mRNA, next-generation cancer treatments and game-changing vaccines are some of them. Oyewale Tomori, a virologist with decades-long involvement in managing diseases in Nigeria, gives his verdict on the most significant discoveries and what they mean for Africa.

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Mosquito-borne illness reaches U.S. soil

Climate change and urbanization is spreading dengue and malaria across the U.S. and Europe. Can we brace ourselves?

Salon

As winter nears, some parents are still searching for the new pediatric COVID shot

In LA and elsewhere, some parents are having trouble finding the new pediatric COVID shot, especially for those under 5. Not all pediatricians or pharmacies have it, even if vaccines.gov says they do.

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Why is Covid-19 Still Affecting the Healthcare Industry?

Back in May, the World Health Organization declared an end to the global Public Health Emergency for Covid-19. Despite the end of the pandemic, however, the healthcare industry is still feeling its effects. Vaccine makers and pharmacy chains are seeing a steep decline in the number of people getting Covid...

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Takeaways from AP's reporting on who gets hurt by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine work

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COVID-19 vaccine mandates have come and mostly gone in the US – an ethicist explains why their messy rollout matters for trust in public health

Ending pandemics is a social decision, not scientific. Governments and organizations rely on social, cultural and political considerations to decide when to officially declare the end of a pandemic. Ideally, leaders try to minimize the social, economic and public health burden of removing emergency restrictions while maximizing potential benefits.

The Conversation

Beyond COVID vaccines: what else could mRNA technology do for our health?

Many people first became familiar with the term “mRNA” when Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID vaccines were rolled out. In the simplest terms, mRNA, which stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, is a type of genetic material that gives cells in our bodies instructions to make specific proteins.

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From TB to kala-azar: Apex health body’s journal projects Mann Ki Baat impact, with sketchy evidence

For far too long, public health research has either ruled out strong evidence or suggested mixed results for the impact of media messaging on the behaviour change required to tackle several health problems.

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How soon after Covid can I get a booster?

High-risk individuals—such as older adults—may not need to wait as long as those who are less likely to develop severe disease

The Independent UK

New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu

Wildlife officials say antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history

The Independent UK

How many stray dogs are there in Bengaluru and how are they to be kept under check?

According to the data available with the BBMP, till September 2023, 15,000 dog bites have been reported through its helpline and it is bound to increase by the year-end.

The Hindu

First tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu

For 1st time in India, TiPV found in Walajah ponds, causing 30-50% mortality in farm & 100% in lab. Research team led by Dr. Sahul Hameed found virus & validated by 3 institutes. Research for vaccine to prevent loss & spread of virus must be initiated immediately.

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Ban on COVID vaccine mandates by private businesses, including health care facilities, passes Texas Senate

The bill offers no exceptions for doctors’ offices, clinics or other health facilities. Senators agreed to let those entities require unvaccinated employees to wear personal protective gear or take other “reasonable” measures to manage the spread.

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Mary Lou Retton’s life-threatening battle with pneumonia is proof the condition doesn’t just strike the old and the young. Here’s how to protect yourself

The respiratory illness most commonly affects the young and the elderly. But it can still pose a risk to the relatively young like Retton, who is 55, experts tell Fortune.

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Nipah infection possible in more places in Southeast Asia, says Nature article

Nipah virus reservoirs in SE Asia, India may cause cross-species transmission to humans. Early detection systems needed. Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka have bat populations exposed to Nipah. Lack of treatment options, need for antivirals, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines in clinical trials. Virological, immunological factors to…

The Independent UK

Fresh warning to pregnant women to get Covid vaccine after dozens of deaths

Risk of future deaths of pregnant women from winter viruses without action, researchers warns

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Horseshoe crab blood is vital for testing intravenous drugs, but new synthetic alternatives could mean pharma won't bleed this unique species dry

If you have ever gotten a vaccine or received an intravenous drug and did not come down with a potentially life-threatening fever, you can thank a horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus).

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Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing a winter surge

As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high alert for the possibility of a tripledemic, or a surge brought on by the respiratory viruses that cause COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The good news is that this year, health…

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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla wants to tap 'Chinese science' as the drug company looks for a new target after COVID

Bourla hopes to bring the same speed in developing a COVID vaccine to discovering new cancer treatments.

Evening Standard

Nasal vaccine could offer protection against Strep A

Jab has potential to be ‘world first’ in treating deadly bacteria

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Vaccine hesitancy affects dog-owners, too, with many questioning the rabies shot

A survey finds that more than half of dog parents are doubtful about giving their pups the vaccine for rabies — a lethal disease that vaccination brought under control in the U.S.

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CSL to bandage cost pressures to stem bleeding profits

Biomedical giant CSL has pledged to repair margins as cost pressures and volatile global currencies continue to bruise profits at the vaccine and plasma leader.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers again try to prohibit private businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccines

A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced such a measure. The debate centered largely around the safety of the vaccine and whether doctors’ offices and health care facilities should be exempt.

Newsroom.co.nz

Funding problems end another vaccine startup

Difficulty securing cash needed to commercialise technology led to Avalia's liquidation

The Independent UK

Gates Foundation funding $40 million effort to help develop mRNA vaccines in Africa in coming years

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is announcing $40 million in funding to help develop messenger RNA vaccines in Africa

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