Vaccine misinformation continues as flu season hits
The return of flu season has also meant the return of vaccine misinformation.
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Amid vaccine shortages, Lebanon faces its first cholera outbreak in three decades
Several crises in the country — including political instability, COVID and financial collapse — have created deteriorating conditions that have allowed the bacteria to spread.
African scientists say Western aid to fight pandemic is backfiring. Here's their plan
Monkeypox is the latest case of how global health inequities persist. Vaccines went to the rich world while Africa lacks access. African scientists call for a bold plan to protect against pathogens.
4 ways the world messed up its pandemic response — and 3 fixes to do better next time
A new report from the Lancet Commission sums up the many mistakes that have been made and offers proposals for a more effective global strategy if and when another pandemic should strike.
The new U.S. monkeypox vaccine strategy offers more doses — and uncertainty
Missteps and delays have hampered the U.S. effort to vaccinate people against monkeypox. Now state health officials and community members are trying to adapt to a controversial "dose sparing" plan.
Q&A: The polio virus was detected in New York City wastewater. Do you need to worry?
The highly infectious viral disease can lead to permanent paralysis of the arms and legs and even death in some cases. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated if they haven't been.
TB is good at resisting antibiotics. Here are some new ideas to outsmart the bacteria
Two new studies draw on data from more than 12,000 patients to help figure out ways to battle antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis.
With supplies low, FDA authorizes plan to stretch limited monkeypox vaccine doses
The Biden administration is allowing the shot to be given between layers of skin — a method that only requires a fifth of the full dose — in order to increase vaccinations and slow the outbreak.
A vaccine for Lyme disease is in its final clinical trial
There isn't currently a Lyme disease vaccine on the U.S. market. Researchers are hoping to change that.
NC prepares to rollout the newly authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
North Carolina has added the Novavax vaccine to its arsenal of vaccines to help combat COVID-19.