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WHO advisory group says universal immunization efforts must continue

WHO member states in the Western Pacific region must keep up efforts to achieve universal immunization coverage to prevent diseases like polio, a WHO advisory group said during a recent meeting. The Technical Advisory...

3 September, 2013

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Saudi ministry issues health regulations for pilgrims

The Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH) has reiterated its plea to people above 65 years of age, those with chronic diseases and with immune deficiency, malignancy and terminal illnesses, pregnant women and children under 12...

3 September, 2013

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Experimental treatment may help fight deadly Ebola virus

An experimental treatment for the deadly Ebola virus proved effective in about half of monkeys with disease symptoms, findings that show promise for the development of therapies for humans, according to researchers. The...

3 September, 2013

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Can a usable H7N9 vaccine be made?

Can a usable vaccine against the H7N9 bird flu virus be made? Studies that are about to start should offer clues soon, says the director of the U.S. government program spearheading the work. Four flu vaccine...

27 August, 2013

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Indonesia launches pentavalent vaccine

In an attempt to reduce the children-under-five mortality rate and expand the coverage of the national vaccination program, the government has launched the pentavalent vaccine, a vaccine that combines five antigens —...

26 August, 2013

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Asthma, diabetes and other health conditions increase flu risks

The CDC urges the millions of Americans with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, stroke, or heart or lung disease to get a flu vaccine. A chronic health condition, even if it’s well managed, increases a...

26 August, 2013

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Effort to eliminate polio gets coordinated worldwide focus

In a world where I constantly feel like I have to defend my advocacy of full vaccination, it is sometimes reassuring to look backward. There is nothing more profound than the history of the polio vaccine. Thanks to...

23 August, 2013

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Newly created Malaria vaccine is 100% effective

Scientists have finally created a Malaria vaccine that is 100 percent effective, sources confirmed. According to the researchers, this vaccine will help prevent fatal diseases and other complications that may be brought...

20 August, 2013

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National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives

The parents of teens are gearing up for the school year with dental check-ups and eye exams. But did you know that you’d also need to take your preteens and teens to get shots? As they get older, kids are at increased...

20 August, 2013

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New Malaria vaccine confirmed to be effective and safe

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) confirmed that the new malaria vaccine PfSPZ is safe to use and effective in providing protection against malaria. Based on results from an early stage...

19 August, 2013

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