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Family Urges HPV Vaccination After Daughter's Death
The family of a 25-year-old woman who died from cervical cancer in 2012 due to HPV are urging parents to vaccinate their children after the virus was found to be responsible for her death. The HPV vaccine has been available in the UK since 2008 for girls and 2019 for boys.
Family Urges HPV Vaccination After Daughter's Death
The family of a 25-year-old woman who died from cervical cancer in 2012 due to HPV are urging parents to vaccinate their children after the virus was found to be responsible for her death. The HPV vaccine has been available in the UK since 2008 for girls and 2019 for boys.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Government Criticized for Slow Vaccine Rollout, Endangering Vulnerable Groups
A coalition of Dutch healthcare organizations criticizes the government's slow vaccine rollout, citing delays in implementing new flu vaccines that could prevent serious heart problems in at-risk individuals, leaving vulnerable groups unprotected and calling for improved vaccination policies.
Dutch Government Criticized for Slow Vaccine Rollout, Endangering Vulnerable Groups
A coalition of Dutch healthcare organizations criticizes the government's slow vaccine rollout, citing delays in implementing new flu vaccines that could prevent serious heart problems in at-risk individuals, leaving vulnerable groups unprotected and calling for improved vaccination policies.
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52% Bias Score
Funding Cuts Threaten Africa's Vaccination Efforts
In 2023, 11 million children in 57 low-income countries lacked essential vaccines, an 18% increase since 2019; potential US funding cuts to the Vaccine Alliance could cause over one million additional deaths from preventable diseases, largely in Africa, which produces less than 2% of its needed vacc...
Funding Cuts Threaten Africa's Vaccination Efforts
In 2023, 11 million children in 57 low-income countries lacked essential vaccines, an 18% increase since 2019; potential US funding cuts to the Vaccine Alliance could cause over one million additional deaths from preventable diseases, largely in Africa, which produces less than 2% of its needed vacc...
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36% Bias Score
Victoria's Measles Outbreak: 22 Cases, 15 Exposure Sites
Victoria is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in 10 years, with 22 cases—mostly locally acquired—in four months, exceeding last year's total. Fifteen exposure sites exist across Melbourne and Gippsland, highlighting community transmission despite the initial source being returned travelers.
Victoria's Measles Outbreak: 22 Cases, 15 Exposure Sites
Victoria is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in 10 years, with 22 cases—mostly locally acquired—in four months, exceeding last year's total. Fifteen exposure sites exist across Melbourne and Gippsland, highlighting community transmission despite the initial source being returned travelers.
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40% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak: 650 Cases, Two Deaths Highlight Vaccination Gaps
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed nearly 900 measles cases in the U.S., with Texas reporting 650 cases, including two deaths among unvaccinated children; the outbreak, the state's largest in 30 years, is linked to low vaccination rates and highlights the contagious natur...
Texas Measles Outbreak: 650 Cases, Two Deaths Highlight Vaccination Gaps
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed nearly 900 measles cases in the U.S., with Texas reporting 650 cases, including two deaths among unvaccinated children; the outbreak, the state's largest in 30 years, is linked to low vaccination rates and highlights the contagious natur...
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56% Bias Score
AI Chatbot Significantly Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates in China
A study in China found that parents using an AI chatbot to learn about the HPV vaccine were three times more likely to vaccinate their children, with an eight-fold increase in rural areas; this improved vaccine literacy and consultations with healthcare workers.
AI Chatbot Significantly Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates in China
A study in China found that parents using an AI chatbot to learn about the HPV vaccine were three times more likely to vaccinate their children, with an eight-fold increase in rural areas; this improved vaccine literacy and consultations with healthcare workers.
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56% Bias Score
Canada's Measles Outbreak: 1,020 Cases in Ontario, Inadequate Public Health Response
Canada is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in three decades, with Ontario reporting 1,020 cases (surpassing the U.S. total of 884) and Alberta reporting 137 cases; this is primarily impacting Mennonite communities and highlights inadequate public health responses.
Canada's Measles Outbreak: 1,020 Cases in Ontario, Inadequate Public Health Response
Canada is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in three decades, with Ontario reporting 1,020 cases (surpassing the U.S. total of 884) and Alberta reporting 137 cases; this is primarily impacting Mennonite communities and highlights inadequate public health responses.
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60% Bias Score
Reunion Island Chikungunya Vaccine Suspended for Seniors After Adverse Events
Due to three serious adverse events in individuals over 80 with comorbidities, France suspended the chikungunya vaccine for those over 65 on Reunion Island, shifting focus to 18-65 year olds with specific health conditions; nine deaths have been reported amidst a major outbreak.
Reunion Island Chikungunya Vaccine Suspended for Seniors After Adverse Events
Due to three serious adverse events in individuals over 80 with comorbidities, France suspended the chikungunya vaccine for those over 65 on Reunion Island, shifting focus to 18-65 year olds with specific health conditions; nine deaths have been reported amidst a major outbreak.
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36% Bias Score
Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Lead to Measles Resurgence
A new study predicts a significant measles resurgence in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, projecting 850,000 cases, 170,000 hospitalizations, and 2,500 deaths in 25 years even at current rates; a 10% decrease could lead to 11.1 million cases.
Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Lead to Measles Resurgence
A new study predicts a significant measles resurgence in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, projecting 850,000 cases, 170,000 hospitalizations, and 2,500 deaths in 25 years even at current rates; a 10% decrease could lead to 11.1 million cases.
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40% Bias Score
Alberta's Measles Outbreak: 137 Cases and Rising
Alberta is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with 137 cases since March, exceeding the previous high by 14 cases. Low vaccination rates (around 70 percent in urban areas, 50 percent or lower in some rural areas) and the highly contagious nature of the disease are driving the increase, with...
Alberta's Measles Outbreak: 137 Cases and Rising
Alberta is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with 137 cases since March, exceeding the previous high by 14 cases. Low vaccination rates (around 70 percent in urban areas, 50 percent or lower in some rural areas) and the highly contagious nature of the disease are driving the increase, with...
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24% Bias Score
Rising Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Funding Cuts Fuel Global Health Crisis
The UN and GAVI warn of rising measles (10.3 million cases in 2023), meningitis, and yellow fever cases due to misinformation and funding cuts, urging a $9 billion investment by June 25th to protect 500 million children.
Rising Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Funding Cuts Fuel Global Health Crisis
The UN and GAVI warn of rising measles (10.3 million cases in 2023), meningitis, and yellow fever cases due to misinformation and funding cuts, urging a $9 billion investment by June 25th to protect 500 million children.
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40% Bias Score
Widespread Measles Outbreak in U.S. Exceeds 800 Cases
As of April 22, 2025, the U.S. is experiencing a widespread measles outbreak with at least 800 confirmed cases across 24 states, predominantly affecting unvaccinated children, with the largest outbreak (624 cases) in West Texas resulting in two deaths and highlighting the urgent need for increased v...
Widespread Measles Outbreak in U.S. Exceeds 800 Cases
As of April 22, 2025, the U.S. is experiencing a widespread measles outbreak with at least 800 confirmed cases across 24 states, predominantly affecting unvaccinated children, with the largest outbreak (624 cases) in West Texas resulting in two deaths and highlighting the urgent need for increased v...
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36% Bias Score
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