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History of Vaccines
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A project by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, documenting the history and science of vaccination from before Jenner and after mRNA. epiren.bsky.social <- Editor @HistoryVaccines <- Elsewhere
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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