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Shingles Infection Linked to Sevenfold Increased Dementia Risk in Younger Adults
A study of 132,986 adults aged 50+ found those hospitalized with shingles had a sevenfold increased risk of early-onset dementia (50-65 age group), prompting calls for wider access to the shingles vaccine.
Shingles Infection Linked to Sevenfold Increased Dementia Risk in Younger Adults
A study of 132,986 adults aged 50+ found those hospitalized with shingles had a sevenfold increased risk of early-onset dementia (50-65 age group), prompting calls for wider access to the shingles vaccine.
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44% Bias Score
Chikungunya Outbreak Strains Réunion Island's Healthcare System
Réunion Island faces a Chikungunya outbreak with over 20,000 cases since August 2024, resulting in two deaths and straining the healthcare system; 40,000 vaccine doses arrived, prioritizing vulnerable groups, while the Minister of Overseas Territories will visit to assess the situation.
Chikungunya Outbreak Strains Réunion Island's Healthcare System
Réunion Island faces a Chikungunya outbreak with over 20,000 cases since August 2024, resulting in two deaths and straining the healthcare system; 40,000 vaccine doses arrived, prioritizing vulnerable groups, while the Minister of Overseas Territories will visit to assess the situation.
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24% Bias Score
Top U.S. Vaccine Expert Resigns, Citing Disinformation from HHS Secretary
Peter Marks, the top U.S. vaccine expert, resigned from the FDA, protesting "disinformation and lies" from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose anti-vaccine views prompted opposition from 75 Nobel laureates during his Senate confirmation.
Top U.S. Vaccine Expert Resigns, Citing Disinformation from HHS Secretary
Peter Marks, the top U.S. vaccine expert, resigned from the FDA, protesting "disinformation and lies" from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose anti-vaccine views prompted opposition from 75 Nobel laureates during his Senate confirmation.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Poultry Farm Starts Bird Flu Vaccine Pilot
A pilot program for a bird flu vaccine starts today at a Dutch poultry farm, producing eggs only for the Netherlands due to trade restrictions, marking a shift from culling to vaccination, supported by the Minister of Agriculture and the poultry sector.
Dutch Poultry Farm Starts Bird Flu Vaccine Pilot
A pilot program for a bird flu vaccine starts today at a Dutch poultry farm, producing eggs only for the Netherlands due to trade restrictions, marking a shift from culling to vaccination, supported by the Minister of Agriculture and the poultry sector.
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52% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Texas Highlights Waning Vaccine Immunity
A measles outbreak in Texas, with 140 of 164 total US cases in 2025, raises concerns about the waning immunity from older vaccines, leading doctors to recommend checking vaccination history and consider boosters for those in high-risk groups.
Measles Outbreak in Texas Highlights Waning Vaccine Immunity
A measles outbreak in Texas, with 140 of 164 total US cases in 2025, raises concerns about the waning immunity from older vaccines, leading doctors to recommend checking vaccination history and consider boosters for those in high-risk groups.
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56% Bias Score
Novosibirsk Schoolboy Dies After Delayed Meningococcal Infection Diagnosis
A third-grade student in Koltsovo, Novosibirsk, died on February 26 after a rapid onset of meningococcal infection; delayed diagnosis by emergency responders, who initially believed it to be a simple infection, likely contributed to the fatal outcome; all third-grade classes and one fourth-grade cla...
Novosibirsk Schoolboy Dies After Delayed Meningococcal Infection Diagnosis
A third-grade student in Koltsovo, Novosibirsk, died on February 26 after a rapid onset of meningococcal infection; delayed diagnosis by emergency responders, who initially believed it to be a simple infection, likely contributed to the fatal outcome; all third-grade classes and one fourth-grade cla...
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44% Bias Score
China Begins Phase I Trials for First Mpox Vaccine Candidate
China's first mpox vaccine candidate, an MVA strain developed by the Shanghai Institute of Biological Products, has started Phase I clinical trials in Zhengzhou, involving 120 participants from high-risk groups, aiming to accelerate mpox prevention in China and globally.
China Begins Phase I Trials for First Mpox Vaccine Candidate
China's first mpox vaccine candidate, an MVA strain developed by the Shanghai Institute of Biological Products, has started Phase I clinical trials in Zhengzhou, involving 120 participants from high-risk groups, aiming to accelerate mpox prevention in China and globally.
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20% Bias Score
Top US Vaccine Regulator Resigns Over Health Secretary's Anti-vaccine Stance
Dr. Peter Marks, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, resigned, citing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance as a threat to public health, amid a growing measles outbreak linked to decreased vaccine confidence.
Top US Vaccine Regulator Resigns Over Health Secretary's Anti-vaccine Stance
Dr. Peter Marks, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, resigned, citing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance as a threat to public health, amid a growing measles outbreak linked to decreased vaccine confidence.
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52% Bias Score
Measles Outbreaks Prompt Vaccine Questions
Measles outbreaks in Texas (279 cases) and New Mexico (38 cases) raise questions about vaccine boosters; the CDC recommends two doses, but most adults with two doses don't need another; outbreaks highlight the importance of complete vaccination.
Measles Outbreaks Prompt Vaccine Questions
Measles outbreaks in Texas (279 cases) and New Mexico (38 cases) raise questions about vaccine boosters; the CDC recommends two doses, but most adults with two doses don't need another; outbreaks highlight the importance of complete vaccination.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Develops New Allergy Vaccine as Early Pollen Season Looms
A new birch pollen allergy vaccine is under development in Russia, potentially offering relief to 20-35% of the population who suffer from pollen allergies; an unusually warm winter may cause an early start to the pollen season in 2024.
Russia Develops New Allergy Vaccine as Early Pollen Season Looms
A new birch pollen allergy vaccine is under development in Russia, potentially offering relief to 20-35% of the population who suffer from pollen allergies; an unusually warm winter may cause an early start to the pollen season in 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak Prompts Vaccine Aid Amidst Controversy
A measles outbreak in Texas, resulting in one child's death and over 140 cases since January, prompted Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr to announce the provision of 2,000 vaccine doses, despite his past anti-vaccine views; 95% of those infected were unvaccinated.
Texas Measles Outbreak Prompts Vaccine Aid Amidst Controversy
A measles outbreak in Texas, resulting in one child's death and over 140 cases since January, prompted Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr to announce the provision of 2,000 vaccine doses, despite his past anti-vaccine views; 95% of those infected were unvaccinated.
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52% Bias Score
FDA Cancels Key Vaccine Meeting Amidst Concerns Over Trump Administration's Approach
The FDA canceled a key meeting of its vaccine advisory committee, which was scheduled to determine the composition of next season's flu vaccines; this unexpected decision, coupled with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment to head HHS, raises concerns about the Trump administration's approach to vacci...
FDA Cancels Key Vaccine Meeting Amidst Concerns Over Trump Administration's Approach
The FDA canceled a key meeting of its vaccine advisory committee, which was scheduled to determine the composition of next season's flu vaccines; this unexpected decision, coupled with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment to head HHS, raises concerns about the Trump administration's approach to vacci...
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40% Bias Score
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