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RFK Jr. announced a government initiative to encourage all Americans to wear health tracking devices within four years, aiming to improve public health but raising concerns about privacy and the scientific validation of wearable technology's benefits.
Uganda has launched a nationwide yellow fever vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize 14 million people and requiring vaccination cards for travelers. The initiative is part of a global effort to eliminate yellow fever by 2026, led by the WHO. Despite concerns and hesitancy among some Ugandans, the government is promoting the vaccine's benefits through community programs.
Health officials in New York have launched a statewide campaign to encourage residents to complete their mpox vaccine in order to prevent another outbreak ahead of summer. The campaign includes digital ads, posters, and social media posts. Mpox is a rare viral infection that spreads through close physical contact, and symptoms include a rash, fever, and respiratory symptoms. The current outbreak has been associated largely with men who identify as gay or bisexual and have sex with other men, transgender individuals, and others. Vaccination involves two doses, with four weeks between each dose.