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Future parents more likely to get RSV vaccine when pregnant if aware that RSV can be a serious illness in infants

April 26, 2024
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infection among infants, frequently resulting in hospital or intensive care admission.
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Cancer therapies show promise in combating tuberculosis

March 29, 2024
What could cancer teach us about tuberculosis?
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WHO launches CoViNet: A global network for coronaviruses

March 28, 2024
Data generated through CoViNet's efforts will guide the work of WHO's Technical Advisory Groups on Viral Evolution (TAG-VE) and Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) and others, ensuring...
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Millions at risk from cholera due to lack of clean water, soap and toilets, and shortage of cholera vaccine

March 21, 2024
The International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision calls for urgent fast-tracking of life-saving measures.
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Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause damage to the heart

March 20, 2024
NIH supported study shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue.
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WHO urges investments for the scale up of tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment

March 20, 2024
2024 World Tuberculosis Day is being commemorated under the theme 'Yes! We can end TB!'
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CDC study shows effectiveness of RSV immunization for infants

March 8, 2024
Early data from the New Vaccine Surveillance Network show nirsevimab is 90% effective in preventing infants from being hospitalized with RSV.
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CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations

March 5, 2024
Recommendations are easier to follow and help protect those most at risk.
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Older adults now able to receive additional dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine

March 5, 2024
The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness.
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Mild Covid-19 infections make insomnia more likely, especially in people with anxiety or depression

Feb. 27, 2024
A survey of people who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 but never hospitalized found that 76% developed insomnia — and anxious or depressed people were more vulnerable.
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