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FDA Limits Future COVID-19 Vaccine Access to Older Adults and Those with Underlying Conditions

The FDA announced it will restrict future COVID-19 vaccine access to people over 65 or with underlying health conditions, citing lack of benefit for healthy individuals and the cost of large trials; this affects an estimated 230 million Americans, aligning with policies in other countries.

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Homeless Crisis at Madrid Airport Sparks Political Blame Game

Hundreds of homeless people are living in Spain's largest airport, Madrid-Barajas, facing crime, violence, and unsanitary conditions, prompting authorities to restrict nighttime access and sparking a political blame game over responsibility for addressing the crisis.

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Measles Outbreak Spurs 30-Fold Surge in Early MMR Vaccinations in Texas

A measles outbreak in West Texas prompted a dramatic increase in MMR vaccinations among 6-month-old babies in April 2024, exceeding the previous year's average by over 30 times, driven by parental concerns following two child deaths.

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Beijing Surgeons Provide Free Limb-Correction Surgeries to 28 Children in Xizang

Twenty-eight children in Chamdo city, Xizang, received free corrective surgeries for limb deformities during the May 1 holiday, part of an eight-year initiative by Beijing hospitals and the Beijing Joint Care Foundation that has treated nearly 300 children, addressing issues linked to local diet and...

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High Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Underestimated in Germany

A Robert Koch Institute study reveals that nearly 20% of German adults aged 35-69 have a high or increased risk of their first heart attack or stroke within a decade; however, half of those at risk believe their risk is low or nonexistent.

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WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord to Strengthen Global Health Security

The World Health Assembly today adopted the Pandemic Accord, a three-year-in-the-making agreement aiming to strengthen international collaboration and learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future outbreaks. The accord emphasizes voluntary cooperation between nations and pharmaceutic...

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First West Nile Virus Detection in English Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes in Nottinghamshire, England, tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time, prompting increased surveillance though the risk to the public remains low; the virus is spread through mosquito bites and is linked to warmer temperatures from climate change.

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Thunderbolts" Shows Storytelling's Power in Mental Health

The Marvel film "Thunderbolts" uses its narrative to address mental health challenges like depression and grief, demonstrating that storytelling is more effective than data in raising awareness and inspiring change, unlike typical public health messaging.

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High Cardiovascular Risk Underestimated in Germany

A Robert Koch Institute study reveals that nearly 20% of German adults (35-69) have a high or elevated risk of a first heart attack or stroke within 10 years, but half underestimate their risk, based on data from 3270 telephone interviews conducted between June 2022 and January 2023.

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West Nile Virus Detected in UK Mosquitoes

West Nile virus has been detected for the first time in UK mosquitoes in Aedes vexans specimens collected near Retford, Nottinghamshire in July 2023; no human cases of local transmission have been reported, and the risk to the public is considered very low by the UKHSA, but this finding is linked to...

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Slight Global Uptick in COVID-19 Cases; Experts Recommend Preventative Measures

A Chinese CDC researcher reports a slight global uptick in COVID-19 cases, with China's positivity rate rising from 6.5% to 16.5% between March and May; experts advise preventative measures, particularly for vulnerable groups, and predict the current wave to peak by late June.

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WHO Approves Global Pandemic Treaty

The World Health Organization's (WHO) member states adopted a new global pandemic accord in Geneva, aiming to enhance international cooperation and equitable access to medical resources during future health crises, emphasizing data sharing and strengthened health systems; however, full implementatio...

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