Tag: Vaccines
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COVID-19 Pandemic Dents Public Trust in Childhood Vaccines: A Call to Restore Confidence
Overview: The Pandemic’s Ripple Effect on Childhood Vaccination The COVID-19 pandemic has ripple effects that extend beyond infections and hospitalizations. An international study led by Bar-Ilan University’s Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee reveals a concerning trend: diminished public trust in childhood vaccines in the aftermath of the pandemic. Published in Vaccine, the peer-reviewed…
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COVID-19’s Shadow on Childhood Vaccines: Trust Erosion Fuels Measles Resurgence
Introduction: A Growing Vaccine Confidence Gap The COVID-19 pandemic did more than strain health systems; it appears to have weakened public trust in routine childhood vaccines. A new international study led by the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee at Bar-Ilan University, published in Vaccine, shows a noticeable decline in coverage for core childhood…
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Africa CDC Expands Mpox Response with Bavarian Nordic Vaccine Donation
Africa CDC Expands Mpox Response with Bavarian Nordic Vaccine Donation In a continued bid to strengthen Africa’s readiness against mpox, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has received an additional donation of 110,000 mpox vaccine doses from Bavarian Nordic. The vaccines are allocated to Uganda, one of the countries most affected…
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Western Cape Immunisation Catch-Up Drive Starts November
Protecting children through a national catch-up effort The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is mobilising a comprehensive National Immunisation Catch-up Drive from 1 to 30 November. The goal is to close the immunity gap created when children miss critical vaccine doses, a lapse that has lowered infant immunisation coverage toward the provincial target…
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How HIV/AIDS Research Transformed Global Health: From Immunology to Cancer Therapies and Beyond
HIV Research as a Catalyst for Broad Scientific Advances Four decades of U.S.-funded HIV/AIDS research have done more than extend lives affected by the virus. In a recent Nature Medicine commentary, scientists emphasize that the pursuit of HIV prevention, treatment, and cure has become a powerful engine for understanding human biology and developing therapies for…
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RSV Immunization for Infants: What Parents Should Know
Understanding RSV and the role of immunization Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of cold-like symptoms in many babies, but it can turn severe, especially for preterm infants, those with certain health conditions, or those born during RSV season. Vaccines and other preventive options aim to reduce the risk of severe RSV illness…
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Saskatchewan Urges Public to Get Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Public Health Push: Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available Residents across Saskatchewan 6 months and older can now access free seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The rollout was highlighted at a joint event held at Regina’s Eastview Community Centre, where Saskatchewan’s chief medical officer and Indigenous health authority officials outlined how residents can obtain…
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan kicks off fall immunization drive with 11,500+ bookings
Kickoff marks a proactive season for vaccines across Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Fall Immunization Program officially began on Tuesday, with health-care professionals, including Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign’s slogan, Share tradition, not the flu, underscored the province’s emphasis on protecting families…
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Global Health Watch: Early Flu Activity, New Vaccines, and Wildlife Disease Alerts
Japan Faces Early Flu Activity Amid School Closures Japan is experiencing an uptick in influenza activity earlier than usual, prompting authorities to monitor schools closely as closures and precautionary measures surface in some regions. Health officials say early flu activity can be a bellwether for seasonal trends, especially as communities balance reopening with the need…
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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…