Tag: Immunization
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South Carolina measles outbreak grows as vaccine exemptions rise
SC faces rapid measles spread as exemptions rise The measles outbreak in South Carolina has intensified, with authorities reporting 558 cases to date and a surge in new infections over the last several days. Public health officials say the outbreak is now the largest of its kind in the state in recent memory, driven in…
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Lagos Father Mourns as Nine-Month-Old Twin Sons Die After Injections
Tragic Loss Sparks Outcry in Lagos A grieving father, Samuel Alozie—often known online as Promise Samuel on TikTok—has shared the heartbreak surrounding the deaths of his nine-month-old identical twin sons, Testimony and Timothy. The twins reportedly died within 24 hours of receiving injections at a primary health care center in Lagos, Nigeria, raising questions and…
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Lagos Father Laments as Nine Month Twins Die After Injections
Tragic Loss at a Lagos Primary Health Center A devastating incident has shaken a Lagos community as a father, Samuel Alozie — widely known on TikTok as Promise Samuel — mourns the death of his nine-month-old identical twins, Testimony and Timothy. The twins reportedly passed away about 24 hours after receiving injections at a local…
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Upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit Immunization and Testing Clinics in Nova Scotia
PHMU Services Rolling Out Across Nova Scotia The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) is expanding access to essential health services by bringing immunizations and testing directly to communities across Nova Scotia. Over the coming week, mobile clinics will travel to multiple locations, offering vaccines for children and adults, routine immunizations, and various health testing services.…
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Public Health Mobile Unit Expands Immunization and Testing Clinics Across Nova Scotia
Public Health Mobile Unit Expands Immunization and Testing Clinics Across Nova Scotia The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) is expanding its schedule to bring essential immunization and testing services directly to communities across Nova Scotia over the coming week. This proactive effort aims to remove barriers to care, ensure high vaccination coverage, and support timely…
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Public Health Mobile Unit Clinics Expand Immunization and Testing Across Nova Scotia
Public Health Mobile Unit expands immunization and testing access across Nova Scotia Nova Scotia communities will see expanded access to essential health services this coming week as the Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) rolls out a new schedule of immunization and testing clinics. Built to reach residents who may be far from traditional clinics, the…
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Vaccines Help Older People More Than We Knew
New evidence shows vaccines are helping older adults more than expected Vaccines have long been the backbone of protecting older adults from serious illnesses. A growing body of research is reinforcing that shingles vaccination, in particular, provides powerful protection for people 50 and older. The primary message remains clear: two shots deliver strong protection against…
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Malawi Joins U.S. Global Health Push Under America First Strategy
Malawi Joins the U.S. Global Health Partnership The United States has added Malawi to its growing roster of African partners under the America First Global Health Strategy. The new agreement, a five-year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), commits roughly $936 million to strengthen Malawi’s health system and expand life-saving programs. What the MOU…
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Malawi Joins U.S. $936 Million Health Deal Under America First Strategy
Malawi Expands U.S. Health Partnership The United States has expanded its network of health collaborations in Africa by bringing Malawi into a multi-million dollar bilateral agreement. Under the America First Global Health Strategy, Malawi has signed a five-year, $936 million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States to strengthen health systems, improve disease surveillance,…
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RSV vaccines show clear benefit as officials push new restrictions
Rising evidence supports RSV vaccines amid policy debate As U.S. health policymakers consider tightening restrictions on vaccines, including those designed to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a growing body of research underscores a straightforward public health benefit: RSV vaccines substantially reduce hospitalizations, especially among the most vulnerable populations. The tension between expanding access to vaccines…