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Delayed Vaccinations Fuel Tuscany's Pertussis Outbreak
A pertussis outbreak in Tuscany, Italy, saw a ninefold increase in child hospitalizations in 2024, despite high vaccination rates; delayed immunizations caused waning immunity, affecting mostly older children (10-16 years).
Delayed Vaccinations Fuel Tuscany's Pertussis Outbreak
A pertussis outbreak in Tuscany, Italy, saw a ninefold increase in child hospitalizations in 2024, despite high vaccination rates; delayed immunizations caused waning immunity, affecting mostly older children (10-16 years).
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36% Bias Score
Sudanese Civil War Causes 40-Year Regression in Child Immunization Rates
Sudan's civil war has devastated its healthcare system, causing a 40-year regression in child immunization rates—dropping from 94% in 2022 to 48% in 2024—resulting in the world's lowest vaccination coverage and outbreaks of preventable diseases.
Sudanese Civil War Causes 40-Year Regression in Child Immunization Rates
Sudan's civil war has devastated its healthcare system, causing a 40-year regression in child immunization rates—dropping from 94% in 2022 to 48% in 2024—resulting in the world's lowest vaccination coverage and outbreaks of preventable diseases.
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48% Bias Score
Flu Complication ANE: 27% Child Mortality Rate Underscores Vaccination Importance
A JAMA study reveals that 27% of 41 children with influenza-related acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) died, highlighting the importance of flu vaccination; most were previously healthy and unvaccinated.
Flu Complication ANE: 27% Child Mortality Rate Underscores Vaccination Importance
A JAMA study reveals that 27% of 41 children with influenza-related acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) died, highlighting the importance of flu vaccination; most were previously healthy and unvaccinated.
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44% Bias Score
Measles Alert: South Australia Issues Health Warning After Bali Case
A confirmed measles case in Adelaide, contracted while in Bali, has prompted a health alert in South Australia, urging those who visited specified locations between August 3rd and 7th and are not fully immunized to monitor their health and contact a doctor if symptoms develop.
Measles Alert: South Australia Issues Health Warning After Bali Case
A confirmed measles case in Adelaide, contracted while in Bali, has prompted a health alert in South Australia, urging those who visited specified locations between August 3rd and 7th and are not fully immunized to monitor their health and contact a doctor if symptoms develop.
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32% Bias Score
Hamburg Battles Hib Outbreak: 3 Dead, Vaccinations Rolled Out
A Hib outbreak in Hamburg, Germany, has caused 16 illnesses and 3 deaths, mainly impacting drug users and the homeless; authorities are responding with targeted vaccination efforts in drug consumption rooms.
Hamburg Battles Hib Outbreak: 3 Dead, Vaccinations Rolled Out
A Hib outbreak in Hamburg, Germany, has caused 16 illnesses and 3 deaths, mainly impacting drug users and the homeless; authorities are responding with targeted vaccination efforts in drug consumption rooms.
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40% Bias Score
COVID-19: Five Years On – Prevalent, Evolving, and Unpredictable
Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus remains prevalent and harmful, defying predictions of seasonal behavior; while the US sees a rise in cases, the UK recently saw a 28% drop to 1,046 cases, though testing rates remain low.
COVID-19: Five Years On – Prevalent, Evolving, and Unpredictable
Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus remains prevalent and harmful, defying predictions of seasonal behavior; while the US sees a rise in cases, the UK recently saw a 28% drop to 1,046 cases, though testing rates remain low.
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24% Bias Score
Spain Separates Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations
Spain is separating its flu and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for the 2024-2025 season due to low COVID-19 circulation, despite some groups still receiving both vaccines simultaneously. The flu vaccine will be prioritized for those over 60, children aged 6-59 months, and those with certain co...
Spain Separates Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations
Spain is separating its flu and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for the 2024-2025 season due to low COVID-19 circulation, despite some groups still receiving both vaccines simultaneously. The flu vaccine will be prioritized for those over 60, children aged 6-59 months, and those with certain co...
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12% Bias Score
Texas Declares End to Measles Outbreak After 762 Cases
Texas declared its measles outbreak over on August 18, 2025, after 42 days without new cases, following 762 confirmed infections, 99 hospitalizations, and two child deaths, highlighting the contagious nature of the virus and the need for continued vigilance.
Texas Declares End to Measles Outbreak After 762 Cases
Texas declared its measles outbreak over on August 18, 2025, after 42 days without new cases, following 762 confirmed infections, 99 hospitalizations, and two child deaths, highlighting the contagious nature of the virus and the need for continued vigilance.
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40% Bias Score
Queensland Flu Hospitalizations Surge: Urgent Vaccination Call
More than 30 Queensland children have been hospitalized with the flu, prompting health officials to urge parents to vaccinate their children, as cases rise sharply, particularly among children under five.
Queensland Flu Hospitalizations Surge: Urgent Vaccination Call
More than 30 Queensland children have been hospitalized with the flu, prompting health officials to urge parents to vaccinate their children, as cases rise sharply, particularly among children under five.
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40% Bias Score
Schmallenberg Virus Outbreak in Brittany Prompts Widespread Vaccination Efforts
An outbreak of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in Brittany, France, between June 1st and August 7th, has resulted in approximately 3,500 reported cases in sheep and cattle, exceeding last year's numbers by a third, prompting widespread vaccination efforts despite concerns about low vaccination coverage.
Schmallenberg Virus Outbreak in Brittany Prompts Widespread Vaccination Efforts
An outbreak of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in Brittany, France, between June 1st and August 7th, has resulted in approximately 3,500 reported cases in sheep and cattle, exceeding last year's numbers by a third, prompting widespread vaccination efforts despite concerns about low vaccination coverage.
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28% Bias Score
Kirov Region Urges Schoolchildren's Vaccination Ahead of New School Year
With the new school year approaching in the Kirov region, health officials emphasize the importance of timely vaccinations for children against infectious diseases like measles, diphtheria, tetanus, mumps, and influenza, citing the increased risk of transmission in school settings; 73,410 doses of t...
Kirov Region Urges Schoolchildren's Vaccination Ahead of New School Year
With the new school year approaching in the Kirov region, health officials emphasize the importance of timely vaccinations for children against infectious diseases like measles, diphtheria, tetanus, mumps, and influenza, citing the increased risk of transmission in school settings; 73,410 doses of t...
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48% Bias Score
UK Child Vaccination Rates Plummet Amidst Measles Outbreak
The UK is experiencing the lowest child vaccination rates in over a decade, with MMR rates at 88.8% and a recent measles death in Liverpool; this follows a decline since 2013/14, linked to misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, impacting public health and potentially leading to further outbreaks.
UK Child Vaccination Rates Plummet Amidst Measles Outbreak
The UK is experiencing the lowest child vaccination rates in over a decade, with MMR rates at 88.8% and a recent measles death in Liverpool; this follows a decline since 2013/14, linked to misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, impacting public health and potentially leading to further outbreaks.
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40% Bias Score
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