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Wednesday, May 15

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Why is whooping cough surging in the UK? Falling vaccination rates may be the answer

medicalxpress.com

A large outbreak of pertussis (more commonly known as whooping cough) has been ongoing in the UK since the beginning of 2024. There have been 2,793 confirmed cases so far this year. Sadly, five infant deaths due to whooping cough have been…

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Yorkshire vaccination plea amid 'worst whooping cough outbreak in 40 years'

www.examinerlive.co.uk

Fewer babies receive whooping cough vaccinations in Yorkshire as cases surge

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Gombe gov flags-off meningitis vaccination campaign

tribuneonlineng.com

Tribune Online; Gombe gov flags-off meningitis vaccination campaign

Tuesday, May 14

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Why is whooping cough surging in the UK? Falling vaccination rates may be the answer

theconversation.com

There have been 2,793 confirmed cases of whooping cough so far this year – and, tragically, five infant deaths due to the infection.

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Nafada Strange Disease: Gombe Flag Off Meningitis Vaccination Campaign

independent.ng

… Says 26 deaths recorded Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has appealed to politicians in the State to avoid politicising issues of health as he flagged off Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) Vaccination Campaign in Nafada Local…

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Children can boost vaccination rates by educating their grandparents

www.news-medical.net

Whether a health education intervention offered to Chinese college students will increase severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) booster vaccinations.

Monday, May 13

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Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

www.news-medical.net

Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the…

Sunday, May 12

13

NAHCON begins vaccination of prospective pilgrims against diseases in Kebbi

guardian.ng

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has commenced vaccination of 2024 intending pilgrims against polio, meningitis, diphtheria, and yellow fever in Kebbi.

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We'll call the midwives to give whooping cough vaccinations to babies, say Labour's Wes Streeting

www.dailymail.co.uk

Babies would be vaccinated by health visitors under Labour plans to tackle outbreaks of whooping cough and measles.

Saturday, May 11

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Kogi Hajj commission commences vaccination of pilgrims

tribuneonlineng.com

Tribune Online; Kogi Hajj commission commences vaccination of pilgrims

Friday, May 10

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New COVID ‘FLiRT’ variants are spreading nationwide. Health experts urge up to date vaccination

www.ocregister.com

While symptoms, severity are about the same as previous strains, FLiRT variants appear more transmissible, one expert says.

New COVID ‘FLiRT’ variants are spreading nationwide. Health experts urge up to date vaccination

www.twincities.com

While symptoms, severity are about the same as previous strains, FLiRT variants appear more transmissible, one expert says.

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Whooping cough will kill more babies unless UK vaccination rates rise, says expert

www.theguardian.com

Government adviser says low take-up of jab among pregnant women is putting young infants at particular risk

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More babies could die from whooping cough unless vaccination rates increase, expert warns

www.standard.co.uk

London has particularly low vaccination rates, at 36.8 per cent

Thursday, May 9

06

Melbourne GP deregistered for year after homophobic and anti-vaccination Facebook posts

www.theguardian.com

Victorian tribunal also finds doctor’s communications with patients were inappropriate, discourteous and failed to provide confidentiality

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AVAnT1A study: Investigating early COVID-19 vaccination and type 1 diabetes risk in children

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that leads to disrupted glucose metabolism. It requires lifelong insulin therapy.

Wednesday, May 8

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Meningitis: Urgent vaccination campaign launched in Niger

www.africanews.com

By mid-April, the country recorded 2012 cases with 123 deaths according to World health organization.