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WHO study estimates Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years

Thu, 2024-04-25 04:36 — mike kraft

Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years A major landmark study reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives – or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute of every year – over the past 50 years. The vast majority of lives saved – 101 million – were those of infants.

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Adult vaccination programs deliver an estimated 19 times returns--study

Fri, 2024-04-19 19:25 — mike kraft

Study Finds Adult Vaccination Programs Deliver 19x Returns - Health Policy Watch The research, carried out by the Office of Health Economics (OHE) and funded by IFPMA, revealed that adult vaccination programs can deliver a return of up to Health Policy Watch

Amidst the anticipated increase in vaccine-preventable diseases as the global population ages, a first-of-its-kind study has underscored the dual benefits of adult immunization programs.

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US respiratory virus activity declines, with few hot spots except North Dakota --CDC

Sat, 2024-04-13 03:23 — mike kraft

US respiratory virus activity declines, with few hot spots reported Outpatient visits for flulike illness is below the national baseline for the first time since October. CIDRAP

Activity from the three main respiratory viruses continues to decline in the United States, with one of the main flu markers—outpatient visits for flulike illness—now below the national baseline for the first time since October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest updates for flu, COVID, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Opinion How to counter vaccine misinformation in political discourse

Fri, 2024-03-29 20:00 — mike kraft

Opinion | How to counter vaccine misinformation in political discourse Childhood immunizations should not be a partisan talking point. Leana S. Wen The Washington Post

This fact might be hard to believe, but there’s no denying it: Anti-vaccine sentiments are likely to play a key role in this year’s election. ...

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Measles cases surge in the U.S.; health experts plead for more vaccinations

Tue, 2024-03-26 19:30 — mike kraft

US sees surge in measles cases as health experts plead for more vaccinations This year’s total tally has now outpaced last year’s numbers, with 64 confirmed cases in 17 states so far, compared with 58 in 2023 The Guardian

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Measles: AMA and CDC health experts plead for unvaxxed Americans to get measles shot as cases rises

Wed, 2024-03-20 19:36 — mike kraft

Health experts plead for unvaxxed Americans to get measles shot as cases rise The US hit last year's total in under 12 weeks, suggesting we're in for a bad time. Beth Mole Ars Technica

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Measles: WHO says it is critical to catch up vaccinations to stem current outbreaks

Wed, 2024-03-20 19:30 — mike kraft

'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday, as outbreaks of the infectious disease increase worldwide. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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U.S. CDC urges vaccination amid rise in measles cases in the US and globally

Tue, 2024-03-19 05:57 — mike kraft

CDC urges vaccination amid rise in measles cases in the US and globally | CNN US government health officials are warning doctors about the dramatic rise in measles cases around the world, and advising families traveling to a measles-affected country to get babies as young as 6 months vaccinated before they go. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Measles cases on the rise: Transmission, symptoms and vaccine info plus Chicago vaccinations

Fri, 2024-03-15 19:58 — mike kraft

Measles cases on the rise: Transmission, symptoms and vaccine info | CNN

How worried should people be about the measles? An expert explains | CNN Measles cases are rising in the US, according to the CDC. Dr. Leana Wen explains how measles spreads, its symptoms and why it’s considered a dangerous disease. Katia Hetter CNN

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