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‘This is really stressing me out.’ Answering your questions on vaccine access.
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Brazil prepares to test bird flu vaccine in people
At first, the monovalent influenza A (H5N8) vaccine will be tested in two doses, 21 days apart, in adults aged 18–59.
Issues of trust, and a matter of time as South Africa begin vaccination of poultry
South Africa's Department of Agriculture announced the launch of its first poultry vaccination programme against highly pathogenic avian influenza, sparking both optimism and scepticism within the ind ...
Khaleej Times on MSN11h
UAE: Schools out, bags are packed but are your child's vaccines up to date?
Vaccinating children well in advance allows time for the vaccines to provide the necessary protection before they are exposed ...
South Australia smashed by one of the worst-ever flu seasons
South Australia is in the midst of one of the state's worst flu seasons, with cases soaring and the healthcare system under ...
South Africa begins first-ever poultry vaccination to minimize bird flu outbreaks
South Africa has commenced its first-ever poultry vaccination campaign, a move expected to play a key role in minimizing the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks.
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Fewer clinics, unhealthier people, less warning: The ‘big, beautiful bill’ will make the US less prepared for pandemics
The so-called "big, beautiful bill" will lead to millions of fewer people having health coverage in the United States. It will make the country less prepared to detect and respond to a future pandemic ...
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How vaccine recommendations have changed in the US
The US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted in June to stop recommending certain kinds of flu vaccines, a ...