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Sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers heads to governor

The legislation, which Republican lawmakers have been trying to pass since 2021, offers no exceptions for doctors’ offices, clinics or other health facilities.

The Texas Tribune

Right-wing figures try to blame Matthew Perry’s death on Covid vaccine

The 54-year-old’s cause of death remains unclear, with an initial post-mortem coming back as ‘inconclusive’

The Independent UK

TB vaccine: WHO expert explains why it's taken 100 years for a scientific breakthrough, and why it's such a big deal

The BCG vaccine for TB has been used for 100 years. It is largely effective for children under five, but less so in older people and can’t be used on patients who have certain medical conditions. Today we’re the closest we’ve ever been to discovering a vaccine that might replace…

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NIAB scientists design a vaccine candidate against LSD virus

The Hindu

Flu, RSV and Covid starting to circulate in the US amid fears of ‘tripledemic’

Experts say it’s crucial to stay up-to-date on all vaccines

The Independent UK

This new malaria vaccine will transform our battle with the deadliest creatures on Earth

Malaria has re-emerged in my home state of Florida, and will spread further thanks to climate change, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Johnson brings defense background to speakership - Roll Call

Speaker Mike Johnson pushed for more defense spending and against a military vaccine mandate as a member of the Armed Services Committee.

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Shingles symptoms, what causes it and how to treat the virus

The painful infection is very common and often starts with a tingling feeling in the skin

The Independent UK

COVID proved the therapeutic potential of RNA technology – making it more available is the next goal

The recent award of the 2023 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman highlights the growing importance of RNA technology in the medical world, with many potential applications beyond COVID vaccines.

The Conversation

Texas House approves ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers

Violations could bring a $50,000 fine under an amendment adopted Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor said the ban would be the strongest in the nation.

The Texas Tribune

Crack vaccine research we did on rats could help babies of mothers who use cocaine – and reduce addiction

The most recent statistics put the number of regular cocaine or crack cocaine users in the world at 20 million. Of these, one in four will become addicted or develop use disorders.

The Conversation

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter — if they can get it in time

Hospitals were overwhelmed last winter by a surge in pediatric cases of RSV. Now a new monoclonal antibody shot could help, but price and supply issues are causing delays in getting it to infants.

WEKU

NHS England to investigate why dead people invited for Covid and flu jabs

Exclusive: Social media users report receiving ‘priority’ vaccine letters for relatives who died years ago

The Guardian - UK

TDP-Jana Sena alliance is a vaccine to eliminate pest called YSRCP, says Pawan Kalyan

Jana Sena Party Chief K. Pawan Kalyan and TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh have formed an alliance in Rajamahendravaram to contest the 2024 assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Pawan Kalyan stated that the alliance is a vaccine to eliminate YSR Congress party and will guarantee welfare, development and security…

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The Conversation

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?

WEKU

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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The Independent UK

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

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The Conversation

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.

The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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.

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