Tag: COVID-19
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Updated Covid shot lowers severe illness in US 2024 study
Updated Covid boosters show meaningful protection against severe outcomes A large study of US veterans provides fresh evidence that the updated 2024-2025 Covid vaccines continue to offer protection against serious illness, hospitalizations, and even death. Conducted amid widespread use of the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccines, the study adds to the growing body of data…
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Updated Covid Shot Reduces Severe Illness and Hospitalisations in 2024 US, Study Finds
New evidence on the 2024-2025 Covid boosters A large observational study of US military veterans found that the updated Covid-19 vaccines released for the 2024-2025 season helped reduce severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths among those who contracted Covid-19 after vaccination. The findings, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, come as health officials and…
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Saskatchewan Opens Fall Immunization Appointments for Flu and COVID-19
Fall Immunization Opens Across Saskatchewan Saskatchewan residents can now book their fall vaccines for respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19. Public health officials are urging people to take advantage of the early immunization window to protect themselves and their communities as the season changes. Why Vaccination Matters This Fall Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill emphasized that…
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Optimizing post-pandemic surveillance: evaluating COVID-19 and respiratory virus systems in the Philippines (April 2023)
Introduction The April 2023 evaluation provides a comprehensive look at how the Philippines monitored COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses across national, regional, and local levels. Using mixed methods, the study assessed operations, interconnectivity, and performance, with a focus on sustainable, multisource surveillance for SARS-CoV-2, influenza-like illness (ILI), severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), and respiratory syncytial…
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Optimizing surveillance post-pandemic: evaluating COVID-19 and other respiratory virus systems in the Philippines (April 2023)
Overview: A comprehensive post-pandemic evaluation This study presents a cross-sectional evaluation of the Philippines’ surveillance systems for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses as of April 2023. Conducted across national, regional, and local levels, the mixed-methods assessment examined operations, interconnectivity, and performance to identify opportunities for sustainable, multisource respiratory virus surveillance. The project centered on six…
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Optimizing surveillance post-pandemic: An evaluation of COVID-19 and other respiratory virus surveillance systems in the Philippines, April 2023
Overview: A pandemic-informed look at the Philippines’ respiratory virus surveillance The April 2023 evaluation provides a comprehensive, mixed-methods assessment of the Philippines’ surveillance systems for COVID-19 and other respiratory pathogens. Conducted across national, regional, and local levels, the study examined six surveillance streams—COVID-19 case-based surveillance, traveler screening, SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance, influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance, severe…
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Testing Theory-Enhanced Messaging to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Among Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview Public health messaging remains a critical lever for increasing COVID-19 vaccination among adults. A recent randomized controlled trial evaluated two theory-informed messaging approaches—attitudinal inoculation and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) kernels—against standard public health messaging to determine if these brief, scalable interventions could raise vaccine uptake and willingness in a US adult population with prior…
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Testing Theory-Enhanced Messaging to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Among Adults: An RCT Analysis
Overview Public health campaigns continue to seek effective ways to increase COVID-19 vaccination among adults. A recent randomized controlled trial tested two theory-informed messaging approaches—attitudinal inoculation and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) kernel messaging—against standard public health messaging to see which could elevate vaccine uptake or readiness. The study focused on adults in the United States…
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Prairie Mountain Health rolls out regional vaccine clinics in Westman for COVID-19 and flu
PMH Launches Regional Vaccine Clinics Across Westman Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has announced a robust schedule of public clinics for the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the seasonal influenza vaccine. The rollout begins Monday, October 27, with the first public clinics planned in the communities of Swan River, Camperville, and Russell. As the respiratory virus season…
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Vaccination Clinics Open for Influenza and COVID-19 This Fall
Fall Vaccination Clinics Open for Influenza and COVID-19 Residents looking to protect themselves this fall can start booking appointments for both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, October 20. Health authorities are offering vaccines to a broad range of age groups to reduce the impact of respiratory illnesses during the upcoming season. Appointments can be…