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Malawi's big push to stop polio as misinformation and aid cuts loom
health5 days ago

Malawi's big push to stop polio as misinformation and aid cuts loom

Malawi has launched a major polio vaccination drive after detecting the virus in Blantyre and has vaccinated about 1.3 million children in four days with vaccines airlifted by the WHO; community leaders and influencers are mobilising to counter misinformation on social media, but funding shortfalls from aid cuts threaten sustained response and eradication efforts, underscoring the need for trust and high coverage to prevent vaccine-derived poliovirus spread.

via The Guardian|
#aid-cuts#health#malawi
Polio fears surge as US weighs rethink of routine childhood vaccines
health5 days ago

Polio fears surge as US weighs rethink of routine childhood vaccines

As a leading US vaccines adviser hints at revisiting routine childhood immunizations, experts warn a polio resurgence is possible if vaccination rates fall, noting that polio has no cure and survivors face lifelong disability; with few clinicians experienced in post-polio care and vaccination skepticism rising, the article argues that maintaining high vaccination coverage is essential to prevent outbreaks and that ready vaccine supplies and rapid response are crucial.

via The Guardian|
#health#outbreak-preparedness#polio
ACIP chair questions polio vaccine need, igniting policy debate
health1 month ago

ACIP chair questions polio vaccine need, igniting policy debate

Kirk Milhoan, chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, suggested re-evaluating the polio vaccine in light of modern sanitation and disease risk, prompting swift backlash from the AMA and raising questions about the future direction of federal vaccine policy as states largely diverge from CDC guidance; meanwhile the AAP and other medical groups defend science-based immunization schedules.

via Ars Technica|
#acip#ama#health
ACIP chair questions polio vaccine breadth, cites individual choice
health1 month ago

ACIP chair questions polio vaccine breadth, cites individual choice

The chair of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices questioned whether broad polio and other childhood-vaccine recommendations remain appropriate, saying the panel should prioritize individual autonomy in vaccination decisions over public health mandates; the remarks drew a rebuke from the American Medical Association as political shifts under Health Secretary Kennedy reshape vaccine policy and school requirements.

via Yahoo|
#acip#ama#health
Polio Survivor Leads Colorado’s New Pro-Vaccine Coalition as Federal Guidelines Shift
health1 month ago

Polio Survivor Leads Colorado’s New Pro-Vaccine Coalition as Federal Guidelines Shift

Polio survivor and former Denver council member Carol Boigon has joined Colorado Chooses Vaccines, a new coalition formed to promote vaccines and counter federal changes to vaccination guidance. The group, led by Immunize Colorado’s Susan Lontine, aims to develop state policy proposals, provide science-based information, and raise funds to sustain its work as Colorado experiences vaccine-preventable-illness surges and departs from federal recommendations.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#colorado#health#immunization
Germany's Economy: Experts Urge Policy Shift
world3 months ago

Germany's Economy: Experts Urge Policy Shift

Germany is making significant policy adjustments, including a new military service model after coalition disputes, exemption from EU migration solidarity rules, detection of wild polio in wastewater, and addressing rising child poverty. Economic experts warn of sluggish growth and suggest tax reforms, while the government is urged to invest in infrastructure. Additionally, law enforcement successfully combats scams, and the Bundeswehr celebrates 70 years amid calls for better reputation and modernization.

via DW|
#child-poverty#eu-migration#germany
Local Women Lead Nigeria's Fight Against Polio
health6 months ago

Local Women Lead Nigeria's Fight Against Polio

In Nigeria, women health workers play a crucial role in the fight against polio, especially in hard-to-reach and conservative communities, by vaccinating children and building trust despite challenges like misinformation and insecurity. Their efforts have contributed to Nigeria being declared free of wild poliovirus, though vaccine-derived strains still pose a threat, and their work has also empowered many women economically and socially. The success of these campaigns offers valuable lessons for global health initiatives, emphasizing community trust, innovation, and the importance of sustained efforts.

via Al Jazeera|
#health#nigeria#polio