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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 22h

A measles outbreak investigation in Utah faces hurdles as a likely case refuses to cooperate, highlighting challenges for public health amid rising vaccine hesitancy and low immunization rates. The US is on the brink of losing measles elimination status. arstechnica.com/health/2025/...

Measles outbreak investigation in Utah blocked by patient who refuses to talk

The person refused to even tell health officials their address.

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 1d

A company is selling vaccine exemption notes for hundreds of dollars, leaving many parents with costly, confusing paperwork and legal uncertainty. Some exemptions work, but officials warn the approach may not hold up.
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Inside the marketplace for vaccine medical exemptions

Frontline Health Advocates provides medical exemption notes—for a fee. What exactly are they selling?

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 1d

New research shows that two doses of the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) work well—even for those who previously received the live vaccine. Both healthy and immunocompromised older adults benefit.
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Data: Two doses of recombinant shingles vaccine effective, even in those who received live vaccine

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 1d

A new oral vaccine showed strong protection against paratyphoid fever in a recent human challenge study, reducing infection risk by 73%. This marks progress towards controlling enteric fevers globally.
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Vaccine protects people from paratyphoid fever in a ‘human challenge’ study

Volunteers who swallowed disease-causing bacteria were less likely to get sick after an oral vaccine

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 5d

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‘Vaccines don’t save lives. Vaccinations do’: Experts talk vaccine safety, misinformation

University of Wisconsin’s Morgridge Institute for Research, hosted a Fearless Science Forum event Oct. 27. The panelists included professor of Pathobiological Sciences Dr. Jorge Osorio, professors of…

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 5d

Experts at the UW Fearless Science Forum stress that vaccines only save lives when people actually get vaccinated.

‘Vaccines don’t save lives. Vaccinations do’: Experts talk vaccine safety, misinformation

University of Wisconsin’s Morgridge Institute for Research, hosted a Fearless Science Forum event Oct. 27. The panelists included professor of Pathobiological Sciences Dr. Jorge Osorio, professors of…

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 5d

Vaccine misinformation is reaching unprecedented levels, threatening the progress we've made in global health. Dr. Seth Berkley highlights the urgent need for better education, access, and global cooperation.
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'This is a completely different level of anti-vaccine engagement than we've ever seen before,' says epidemiologist Dr. Seth Berkley

Epidemiologist Dr. Seth Berkley spoke to Live Science about the importance of vaccine equity and the obstacles undermining it, as well as the political challenges to vaccines being raised in the U.S.

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 7d

Why do some people need high-dose influenza vaccine? Glad you asked…

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Why Some People Need a Stronger Flu Shot

Older adults, especially those 65 and older, have weaker immune systems and face much higher risks from the flu. Standard flu shots may not offer enough protection for them.

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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP @epiren.bsky.social · 13d

The Infectious Diseases Society of America now recommends COVID-19 vaccination for adults and children with weakened immune systems, noting it reduces risk of hospitalization and severe illness. Guidance was based on recent evidence.
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IDSA releases COVID vaccine guidance for people with weakened immune systems

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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP @epiren.bsky.social · 13d

A new review finds that the typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) is highly effective at preventing typhoid fever in countries where the disease is common, supporting its broader use in national immunization programs.
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Typhoid conjugate vaccine highly effective in endemic settings, study finds

A review and meta-analysis of studies in Pakistan, India, and Zimbabwe finds vaccine effectiveness was 87% in preventing culture-confirmed typhoid in children.

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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP @epiren.bsky.social · 12d

Florida plans to end childhood vaccine mandates, raising concerns about the possible return of diseases. Experts warn the change could impact not just children but entire communities.
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DeSantis moves to end Florida's childhood vaccination mandates. Doctors brace for impact

Florida announced plans to end mandatory vaccination. Now scientists are assessing which of several diseases deadly to children are likely to make a resurgence and when.

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 15d

Oral rabies vaccination baits have helped control rabies in wild animals, using creative science to protect both wildlife and humans. Programs in Europe and North America show the impact of vaccinating with nature, not against it.
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Feeding Vaccines to Wild Animals: The Story of Oral Rabies Vaccination

Oral rabies vaccination: a creative public health solution using vaccine-laden baits to protect wild animals and humans from a deadly disease.

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 16d

Flu season is underway, and a COVID uptick is likely as winter approaches. Experts say vaccination timing matters less than actually getting protected, especially before holiday season spikes. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · 16d

Cali refuerza la vacunación gratuita contra el VPH dirigida a menores de 9 a 17 años, protegiendo contra diversos tipos de cáncer y promoviendo la equidad en salud infantil y adolescente. Más info: www.cali.gov.co/boletines/pu...

Cali refuerza la vacunación contra el VPH para prevenir el cáncer y promover la salud desde la infancia

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Oct 2

Mississippi reports its first infant whooping cough death since 2012, with 115 cases recorded in 2025—more than double last year's total. Health officials link rising cases to falling adult vaccination rates. www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippi-...

Mississippi Baby Dies of Whooping Cough Amid Rising Cases

A baby in Mississippi has died of whooping cough for the first time since 2012. The baby was less than two months old—too young for vaccination.

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 30

Measles has surged in 2025, affecting people worldwide from remote villages to major cities. Preventable through vaccination, outbreaks highlight the risks when coverage drops. Global health requires vigilance to protect the most vulnerable. historyofvaccines.org/blog/return-...

The Return of Measles: A Global Health Crisis Unfolding in 2025

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 30

Mongolia has reported 8 measles deaths in 2025, with 285 people hospitalized and 3 children critically ill. Measles remains highly contagious and severe for the unprotected.
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Measles death toll climbs to 8 in Mongolia so far in 2025

Measles death toll climbs to 8 in Mongolia so far in 2025-

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 30

Afghanistan faces a surge in measles, with one child dying every day in 2025. MSF reports a rise in hospital cases and urges targeted vaccination efforts as low immunization coverage puts vulnerable children at greater risk. www.msf.org/msf-records-...

MSF records one child died from measles each day in 2025 Afghanistan | MSF

Our teams in Afghanistan are reporting an alarming surge of measles at three hospitals where we provide support, including almost three times as many deaths as were witnessed during the same period…

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 29

A measles outbreak in Indonesia has led to 17 deaths and more than 2,000 infections in East Java. Low vaccination rates are cited as a key factor, prompting a new campaign to reach thousands of children. Source: www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...

After 17 die in measles outbreak, Indonesia launches vaccination campaign

Indonesian authorities have rolled out a vaccination campaign in response to an outbreak that has caused 17 deaths.

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 29

Morocco has reported over 40,000 measles cases and 79 deaths so far in 2025. A nationwide vaccination campaign is underway, verifying millions of children's immunization records with broad community support. Read more: outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/morocco-me...

Morocco measles cases top 40,000 in 2025

In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in Morocco this year, after reporting a backlog of cases (19,947) since March 1 through May 10 (epi weeks 9-19), the total measles cases reported since the…

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 29

The UK will introduce the MMRV vaccine for young children in 2026, aiming to combine protection against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, while the US moves to restrict its use for under-fours due to policy changes. theconversation.com/chickenpox-w...

Chickenpox: why the UK has approved the MMRV vaccine in under-fours but the US is preparing to restrict it

In England, there are around 4,500 hospital admissions a year due to chickenpox.

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 27

Delaying childhood vaccines increases risk for serious disease and outbreaks. Experts emphasize that the recommended schedule is designed to protect children when they're most vulnerable. Misinformation and lower vaccination rates threaten public health. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 24

Kenya’s new typhoid vaccine campaign brought protection directly to communities, reaching markets, churches, and homes. Over 16 million children were vaccinated, targeting those most at risk for drug-resistant typhoid. Source: www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...

How Kenya’s new typhoid vaccine rolled out in the heart of the most-at-risk communities

Convenience can be a matter of life or death – that’s why health workers in Kibra, Kenya’s largest slum, bring new jabs to church, to market and to doorsteps.

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 15

A recent poll finds 70% of US adults support requiring the MMR vaccine for school entry, marking a rise from last year—even as some states move to end such mandates. Outbreaks highlight the risks to unvaccinated kids. Source: www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/pare...

Parental support for school vaccine mandates remains high in US

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History of Vaccines @historyvaccines.bsky.social · Sep 15

Australia has approved the first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia, a disease that can cause blindness, infertility, and death in these iconic animals. lufkindailynews.com/ap_video/aus...

Australia approves the first vaccine to protect koalas against chlamydia

Australia has approved the first vaccine to protect koalas against chlamydia, a disease that can cause blindness, infertility and death.

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