Vaccine

Unequal access to diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis in England | BMC Public Health

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Committee on the Diagnostic Criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Board on the Health of Select Populations; Institute of Medicine. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Redefining an Illness. 2015. Falk Hvidberg M, Brinth LS, Olesen AV, Petersen KD, Ehlers L. The health-related quality of life for patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). … Read more

China’s Vaccine Success: Boosting Public Health

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“`html Wuhan — April 20, 2025 — China’s vaccine industry is undergoing China’s Vaccine Revolution: From Domestic Needs to Global Impact Table of Contents China’s Vaccine Revolution: From Domestic Needs to Global Impact Key Milestones in Vaccine Technology A Shift in Focus: From Domestic to Global Stringent Safety and Regulatory Oversight Public Health Achievements Expanding … Read more

45 Whooping Cough Deaths: Vaccine Link Revealed

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Archyde Raine Cough Outbreak in Mexico Sparks Concerns in U.S.; Experts urge Vaccination Table of Contents 1. Raine Cough Outbreak in Mexico Sparks Concerns in U.S.; Experts urge Vaccination 2. Sharp Increase in Cases Compared to Previous Year 3. Geographic Distribution of Fatal Cases 4. Incidence Rate and Overall Impact 5. Lethality Exceeds Previous Year … Read more

Vaccine trial shows promise for saving California condors from bird flu

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In a high-stakes trial prompted by a deadly outbreak, researchers tested a poultry flu vaccine in condors and found promising immune responses, offering a new lifeline for one of North America’s rarest birds. Image Credit: Amy Osier / Shutterstock A team of US-based researchers recently tested the safety and efficacy of a licensed avian influenza vaccine in … Read more

ACIP Backs RSV Shot for 50-59-Year-Olds, Meningitis Vaccine

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At its first meeting under the new administration, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted on recommendations for several vaccines but did not vote on the influenza vaccine, as had previously been scheduled. ACIP was due to meet in February, as it does annually, but the … Read more

Widening Measles Outbreaks Stretch Resources

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Texas are struggling to contain growing measles outbreaks in the face of declining support from the federal government, said a CDC official at a meeting of the agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Tuesday. Even as the Texas-centered outbreak continues … Read more

Researchers develop drug cocktail to target enteroviruses

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Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that cause everything from the common cold to meningitis, polio, type 1 diabetes, and much more. Over 100 different types have been described by researchers, and millions of people are infected each year. “Enteroviruses pose a significant global health problem,” said Erlend Ravlo, a PhD research fellow at the … Read more

Integrating COVID-19 vaccination into routine healthcare: a feasible model for epidemic response at mildmay hospital Uganda | BMC Public Health

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Context and preparatory steps for integration Before integrating COVID-19 vaccination services, MUgH was already well-established as a multidisciplinary healthcare facility with a strong foundation in routine immunization and primary healthcare. The hospital’s longstanding maternal and childhood immunization program provided a solid foundation for expanding services to include COVID-19 vaccination. MUgH’s preexisting infrastructure supported the rapid … Read more

Development of National profile for occupational safety and health services in Iran (IRANOSH): a mixed-method study focusing on input and process indicators | BMC Public Health

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The IRANOSH quantitative analysis indicated that the target population of the OSH services was estimated to be around 34% of the country’s population with about 41% of workplaces and 15% of workers under the direct coverage of OSH services. According to the IRANOSH qualitative analysis, one of the reasons for not achieving the desired coverage … Read more

Community celebrates polio vaccine anniversary, discusses vaccine skepticism

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70 years after the FDA deemed Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine safe and effective, health officials and community members gathered to celebrate the vaccine and discuss vaccination hesitancy. The event took place on April 12 in the Teplitz Memorial Moot Courtroom in the School of Law and featured distinguished medical and public health professionals, including the … Read more