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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of July 26-August 2
02 Aug 2025 15:29 GMT
… philanthropy. Prinzi also addresses modern challenges such as vaccine-derived polio, particularly from type 2 strains, and how new vaccines are being developed to prevent mutation and spread. Drawing parallels to COVID-19, she underscores the public's …
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New study confirms cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccines
02 Aug 2025 17:23 GMT
… such as heart attacks and strokes, was up to 10% lower in the 13 to 24 weeks after the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Following a second dose, the incidence was up to 27% lower after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine and up to 20% lower after the Pfizer …
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AMA and other medical associations kicked out of CDC vaccine workgroups
02 Aug 2025 14:57 GMT
… dangerous to our nation’s health, and will further undermine public and clinician trust in vaccines.”
They urged the administration to reconsider the move "so we can continue to feel confident in its vaccine recommendations for our patients.”
Some of …
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Unlocking the power of stereochemistry to improve mRNA drug delivery
02 Aug 2025 17:24 GMT
… to survive in the body and reach target cells. A key component of these LNPs are ionizable lipids, which help mRNA enter cells and then release it effectively. One such lipid, ALC-315, was notably used in the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, a medical …
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Creative Biomart Enhances Epitope Mapping Services To Support Antibody And Vaccine Development
02 Aug 2025 17:20 GMT
… 1, 2025 12:16 am - Creative BioMart Enhances Epitope Mapping Services to Support Antibody and Vaccine Development
Creative BioMart, a biotechnology company focused on protein-related research solutions, has recently upgraded its epitope mapping service to …
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Miami-Dade offers free back-to-school immunizations at 11 clinics
02 Aug 2025 16:00 GMT
… immunized ahead of the 2025-2026 school year.
On Saturday, August 9, eleven clinics in Miami will provide immunizations for children at no cost to ensure students are up to date on required vaccines.
The initiative aims to ensure students are up to date on …
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DGS publishes immunization strategy against Hepatitis A
02 Aug 2025 13:26 GMT
… vulnerable groups and/or those with a higher risk of exposure.”
The strategy also seeks to prevent outbreaks in high-risk communities or contexts and “promote access to vaccination against hepatitis A for groups at increased risk of exposure and/or …
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New vaccine available at pharmacies in Merseyside and Cheshire
02 Aug 2025 05:24 GMT
… 10-year health plan to bring care closer to home and to prevent illness before it starts."
RSV is a common virus that causes coughs and colds.
While it typically resolves on its own, it can lead to severe conditions such as pneumonia or bronchiolitis …
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Can COVID cause cancer? Myths and realities of the virus and vaccines.
02 Aug 2025 11:15 GMT
… investigated.
Q: But Dr. Donohue, I have heard that in some way COVID infection or having received the COVID vaccine is also a new risk for developing cancer. Is that true?
Armstrong, there is no clinical evidence to associate either the COVID infection or …
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General : MOH To Launch Nationwide Free Supplementary Measles-Rubella Immunisation On Aug 4
02 Aug 2025 10:52 GMT
… early protection to prevent wider transmission.
Measles and rubella are highly contagious diseases that can lead to serious complications such as ear infections, pneumonia, encephalitis, seizures, and could also result in death.
MOH said both diseases can …