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UK Measles Death Spurs Vaccination Urgency Amid Rising Cases
Following a measles-related child death in the UK, health officials are urging vaccination amid rising cases tied to lower immunization rates; the UK recorded over 500 cases in 2024, mostly among children under 10, after over 2,900 cases in 2023.
UK Measles Death Spurs Vaccination Urgency Amid Rising Cases
Following a measles-related child death in the UK, health officials are urging vaccination amid rising cases tied to lower immunization rates; the UK recorded over 500 cases in 2024, mostly among children under 10, after over 2,900 cases in 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Measles Death in Liverpool Highlights Low Vaccination Rates
A child died from measles at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, prompting concern over rising measles cases linked to low MMR vaccination rates; 17 cases have been reported since June, with only 73.4% of 5-year-olds receiving two MMR vaccine doses.
Measles Death in Liverpool Highlights Low Vaccination Rates
A child died from measles at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, prompting concern over rising measles cases linked to low MMR vaccination rates; 17 cases have been reported since June, with only 73.4% of 5-year-olds receiving two MMR vaccine doses.
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32% Bias Score
Medef Proposes Reduced Sick Pay for Unvaccinated Flu Patients
The Medef in France proposed reducing sick pay for unvaccinated flu patients, aiming to improve France's low flu vaccination rate (47.7%) and reduce social security costs by 2026; this sparks debate on individual responsibility versus public health.
Medef Proposes Reduced Sick Pay for Unvaccinated Flu Patients
The Medef in France proposed reducing sick pay for unvaccinated flu patients, aiming to improve France's low flu vaccination rate (47.7%) and reduce social security costs by 2026; this sparks debate on individual responsibility versus public health.
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48% Bias Score
H5N1 Transmission in Dairy Cattle: Oral Infection and Vaccination
A study by Chinese scientists reveals that H5N1 bird flu infects dairy cattle via oral tissues, spreading to mammary glands through suckling, explaining a 2023 US outbreak across 1,070 farms in 17 states, causing 10% cow mortality and infecting 41 workers; vaccination offers complete protection.
H5N1 Transmission in Dairy Cattle: Oral Infection and Vaccination
A study by Chinese scientists reveals that H5N1 bird flu infects dairy cattle via oral tissues, spreading to mammary glands through suckling, explaining a 2023 US outbreak across 1,070 farms in 17 states, causing 10% cow mortality and infecting 41 workers; vaccination offers complete protection.
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32% Bias Score
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Vaccination Rates Raise Concerns
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports finding poliovirus in German wastewater from ten locations, indicating a likely, though unconfirmed, human-to-human transmission, with only 21 percent of one-year-olds fully vaccinated against polio.
Poliovirus Detected in German Wastewater: Low Vaccination Rates Raise Concerns
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports finding poliovirus in German wastewater from ten locations, indicating a likely, though unconfirmed, human-to-human transmission, with only 21 percent of one-year-olds fully vaccinated against polio.
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Hamburg Flu Deaths Double in 2024/25 Season
During the 2024/25 flu season in Hamburg, Germany, influenza infections more than doubled to 8,863 cases, resulting in 133 deaths compared to 4,010 cases and 65 deaths the previous year; this increase reflects a nationwide trend, with a low vaccination rate among the elderly exacerbating the impact.
Hamburg Flu Deaths Double in 2024/25 Season
During the 2024/25 flu season in Hamburg, Germany, influenza infections more than doubled to 8,863 cases, resulting in 133 deaths compared to 4,010 cases and 65 deaths the previous year; this increase reflects a nationwide trend, with a low vaccination rate among the elderly exacerbating the impact.
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44% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Alberta Exceeds U.S. Rates Despite Eradication
A measles outbreak in Canada, declared eradicated in 1998, has seen 1,314 cases in Alberta since March, exceeding U.S. rates relative to population size; low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and pandemic fatigue, are the main cause; one death was reported in Ontario.
Measles Outbreak in Alberta Exceeds U.S. Rates Despite Eradication
A measles outbreak in Canada, declared eradicated in 1998, has seen 1,314 cases in Alberta since March, exceeding U.S. rates relative to population size; low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and pandemic fatigue, are the main cause; one death was reported in Ontario.
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48% Bias Score
Measles Cases in US Reach 33-Year High
The US is experiencing its highest number of measles cases in 33 years, with over 700 cases in Texas alone, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals; this surge highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining herd immunity against preventable diseases.
Measles Cases in US Reach 33-Year High
The US is experiencing its highest number of measles cases in 33 years, with over 700 cases in Texas alone, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals; this surge highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining herd immunity against preventable diseases.
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44% Bias Score
1,288 Measles Cases in U.S. Threaten Elimination Status
The U.S. reports 1,288 measles cases in 2024, the highest number in 33 years, primarily driven by a Texas outbreak (753 cases), resulting in 155 hospitalizations and 3 deaths; low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy contribute to this resurgence, threatening the country's elimination status.
1,288 Measles Cases in U.S. Threaten Elimination Status
The U.S. reports 1,288 measles cases in 2024, the highest number in 33 years, primarily driven by a Texas outbreak (753 cases), resulting in 155 hospitalizations and 3 deaths; low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy contribute to this resurgence, threatening the country's elimination status.
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36% Bias Score
H5N1 Infection in Dairy Cattle: Oral Transmission and Vaccination
A Chinese study published in National Science Review reveals how H5N1 bird flu infects dairy cattle via oral tissues, leading to a 2023 US outbreak across 1,070+ farms in 17 states, causing 10% cow mortality and infecting 41 workers; researchers found that vaccination provides complete protection.
H5N1 Infection in Dairy Cattle: Oral Transmission and Vaccination
A Chinese study published in National Science Review reveals how H5N1 bird flu infects dairy cattle via oral tissues, leading to a 2023 US outbreak across 1,070+ farms in 17 states, causing 10% cow mortality and infecting 41 workers; researchers found that vaccination provides complete protection.
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40% Bias Score
High Cost of Shingles Vaccine in France Sparks Debate
France's decision to include the Shingrix vaccine in its vaccination program for those over 65 is debated due to its high cost (€6 billion over five years) despite high efficacy (79% against shingles, 87% against chronic pain) and the fact that those over 65 account for 72% of hospitalizations relat...
High Cost of Shingles Vaccine in France Sparks Debate
France's decision to include the Shingrix vaccine in its vaccination program for those over 65 is debated due to its high cost (€6 billion over five years) despite high efficacy (79% against shingles, 87% against chronic pain) and the fact that those over 65 account for 72% of hospitalizations relat...
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GAVI Secures €7.7 Billion in Pledges, but US Withdraws Funding
At a Brussels event, GAVI secured over €7.7 billion in pledges toward its five-year plan to vaccinate 500 million children by 2030, but the US withdrew its funding amid vaccine safety concerns, while the UK pledged £1.25 billion, and Europe pledged over €2 billion.
GAVI Secures €7.7 Billion in Pledges, but US Withdraws Funding
At a Brussels event, GAVI secured over €7.7 billion in pledges toward its five-year plan to vaccinate 500 million children by 2030, but the US withdrew its funding amid vaccine safety concerns, while the UK pledged £1.25 billion, and Europe pledged over €2 billion.
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44% Bias Score
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