Vaccination

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MENINGITIS PREVENTION (ASMP) LAUNCHES TO ADDRESS GROWING NEED FOR MENINGITIS PREVENTION EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society for Meningitis Prevention (ASMP) launched today to empower Americans to take action to prevent meningococcal meningitis, a life-threatening bacterial infection. Founded by Patti Wukovits and Alicia Stillman, two mothers who tragically lost their daughters to meningococcal meningitis, ASMP aims to raise awareness among adolescents, young adults, parents, healthcare providers, and policymakers about meningococcal meningitis and the critical role of comprehensive vaccination in preventing it.

Key Points: 
  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society for Meningitis Prevention (ASMP) launched today to empower Americans to take action to prevent meningococcal meningitis, a life-threatening bacterial infection.
  • To help protect against meningococcal meningitis, patients must be vaccinated against all five types of meningococcal bacteria most likely to cause meningococcal meningitis: A–B–C–W–Y.ii
    "Meningitis prevention education is more important in the U.S. today than ever.
  • Starting today, the American Society for Meningitis Prevention will replace the Meningitis B Action Project.
  • To learn more about the American Society for Meningitis Prevention, visit meningitisprevention.org .

Novel Research Illuminates Breast Milk's Unique Contribution to COVID-19 Defense in Infants

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LISBON, Portugal, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Conference on Human Milk Science and Innovation (ICHMSI) has announced that Dr. Yarden Golan Maor is the fifth recipient of the Ruth A. Lawrence Investigator Award for Research in Human Milk Science.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Golan's research, titled " Milk antibody response after 3rd COVID-19 vaccine and SARS-CoV-2 infection and implications for infant protection ," analyzed antibodies in breast milk following vaccination and breakthrough infection.
  • Infant saliva also contained more abundant immunoglobulin A (IgA) from breast milk than immunoglobulin G (IgG), and IgA persisted longer post-feeding.
  • Her research highlights antibody transfer to infants through breastfeeding, strengthening the understanding of breast milk's role against infectious diseases.
  • She has over 10 years of experience in molecular biology and nutrition, and her research focuses on human milk science.

Experts Urge Vaccination as Measles Cases Rise

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

With measles cases on the rise, experts are urging everyone to make sure they are up to date on vaccination.

Key Points: 
  • With measles cases on the rise, experts are urging everyone to make sure they are up to date on vaccination.
  • Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000, but cases still occur when international travelers who get measles overseas bring it into the US or as cases spread in US communities with pockets of unvaccinated people.
  • Severe measles cases among children, including those who are hospitalized, may be treated with vitamin A, according to an NFID report on Vitamin A for the Management of Measles in the US .
  • NFID experts are available to talk about measles, the recent increase in cases in the US, the importance of measles vaccination as recommended, and treatment with vitamin A for severe cases.

Hybribio Calls for Raising International HPV Awareness

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Monday, March 4, 2024

On this special day, Hybribio (300639.SZ) calls for raising international HPV awareness and adopting effective strategies for early detection and prevention.

Key Points: 
  • On this special day, Hybribio (300639.SZ) calls for raising international HPV awareness and adopting effective strategies for early detection and prevention.
  • In this case, raising HPV awareness, getting timely vaccination and high-quality screening together contribute significantly to the prevention of HPV infection and related diseases.
  • Hybribio has developed a complete HPV molecular diagnostic solution covering 14 High-risk HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 14 High-risk HPV with 16/18 Genotyping Real-time PCR Kit, 14 High-risk HPV E6/E7 mRNA Real-time PCR Kit (PCR with Fluorescent Probe), 21 HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 37 HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 13 High-risk HPV Real-time PCR Kit, 23 HPV Genotyping Real-time PCR Kit, SOX1 and PAX1 Methylation Real-time PCR Kit.
  • Raising international HPV awareness is the very first step against cervical cancer.

Hybribio Calls for Raising International HPV Awareness

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Monday, March 4, 2024

On this special day, Hybribio (300639.SZ) calls for raising international HPV awareness and adopting effective strategies for early detection and prevention.

Key Points: 
  • On this special day, Hybribio (300639.SZ) calls for raising international HPV awareness and adopting effective strategies for early detection and prevention.
  • In this case, raising HPV awareness, getting timely vaccination and high-quality screening together contribute significantly to the prevention of HPV infection and related diseases.
  • Hybribio has developed a complete HPV molecular diagnostic solution covering 14 High-risk HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 14 High-risk HPV with 16/18 Genotyping Real-time PCR Kit, 14 High-risk HPV E6/E7 mRNA Real-time PCR Kit (PCR with Fluorescent Probe), 21 HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 37 HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 13 High-risk HPV Real-time PCR Kit, 23 HPV Genotyping Real-time PCR Kit, SOX1 and PAX1 Methylation Real-time PCR Kit.
  • Raising international HPV awareness is the very first step against cervical cancer.

State Health Officials Alarmed by U.S. Measles Outbreaks, Stress the Importance of Adhering to Established Public Health Practices and Vaccinating the Unvaccinated

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Monday, February 26, 2024

At least 1 in 5 unvaccinated people in the United States who contract measles is hospitalized.

Key Points: 
  • At least 1 in 5 unvaccinated people in the United States who contract measles is hospitalized.
  • Approximately 1 child out of every 1,000 with measles will suffer brain injury potentially causing convulsions, deafness, or intellectual disability.
  • Thankfully, by following established public health principles, Americans can make informed decisions, prevent outbreaks, and protect our communities.
  • ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice.

University Products Offers Affordable Anaplasmosis Vaccines Ahead of Spring Calving Season, Amidst FDA Antibiotic Crackdowns

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

"Anaplasmosis remains a longstanding challenge for the cattle industry," said Gene Luther, Director of University Products.

Key Points: 
  • "Anaplasmosis remains a longstanding challenge for the cattle industry," said Gene Luther, Director of University Products.
  • University Products' vaccine stands out for its affordability, with per-dose costs nearly half that of diagnostic lab testing, and also for its effectiveness in reducing clinical symptoms associated with anaplasmosis.
  • The University Products vaccine does not prevent infection, but when properly used, significantly reduces clinical signs in at-risk animals.
  • For more information on vaccine availability for ranchers and veterinarians, please contact University Products directly.

BD Partners with Camtech Health to Increase Access to Cervical Cancer Screening in Singapore

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a strategic partnership with Camtech Health, a digital health company focused on at-home health testing, to advance cervical cancer screening by offering the first-ever option for women in Singapore to self-collect a sample in the privacy of their own home.

Key Points: 
  • The program objective is to improve the rate of cervical cancer screening in Singapore, where less than half of eligible women are currently being tested.
  • "Cervical cancer is preventable, precancer is curable, and programs like this help to support the national goal of cervical cancer elimination.
  • In late 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, recognizing the potential to virtually eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat, recognizing the potential to eliminate cervical cancer in our lifetimeiii.
  • At-home collection can help address the urgent public health challenge of reaching women who do not attend routine cervical cancer screening.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Honors Dr. Siavash Arani for Healthcare Innovations

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Arani, a distinguished physician known for his visionary approach in the field of medicine, especially in the treatment and management of HPV was recognized by Mayor Karen Bass, alongside council members from all 15 districts in a ceremony held at the Los Angeles City Hall.

Key Points: 
  • Presented by Los Angeles 3rd District Councilmember Bob Blumenfied, Dr. Arani is awarded for his outstanding service and dedication to improving patient care in Los Angeles.
  • Dr. Arani stands for us as a shining example of excellence in the field of health care.
  • Dr. Arani then shared his gratitude, "I am deeply honored to receive recognition from Mayor Karen Bass and the city of Los Angeles.
  • Mayor Karen Bass comments on his contributions, "He has developed strategies to treat patients with HPV-related tumors.

COVID: there’s a strong current of pandemic revisionism in the mainstream media, and it’s dangerous

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Friday, February 16, 2024

To reassess and agonise over how reasonable lockdown was is now a near-constant in the media, particularly in the UK.

Key Points: 
  • To reassess and agonise over how reasonable lockdown was is now a near-constant in the media, particularly in the UK.
  • However, against the backdrop of the continuing COVID inquiry, fringe views are making their way into the mainstream.
  • And online debates have abandoned much of the ethical and political nuance they deserve.
  • Yet, with increasing distance, the thorny, difficult issues tend to be flattened to false narratives and a history of simple choices.
  • With the benefit of hindsight, established accounts of successful interventions and stories of failure often take on new shades.

Streamlined narratives

  • The nuances that highlighted the complexities of epidemic management in polio soon gave way to a streamlined narrative: the Salk vaccine, the first vaccine to treat polio, was pinpointed as the cause of all troubles, when the new Sabin vaccine took its place.
  • More recently, the history of Aids is too often told as the victory of “technoscience” that brought a raging pandemic under control through effective, sophisticated pharmaceutical innovation.
  • In the flattened narratives of successful pharmaceutical innovation, the politics of activist groups and the pandemic’s implication for sexual politics are too often lost.


Lukas Engelmann receives funding from European Research Council (ERC) and British Academy Dora Vargha receives funding from the European Research Council (ERC) and The Wellcome Trust.