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health3 hours ago•55 min saved

COPD relief hinges on one step: quitting smoking, says GP

GP Dr Philippa Kaye explains COPD is a chronic, incurable lung condition often linked to smoking; while not curable, symptoms can be markedly improved by quitting smoking (the single most important step), engaging in supervised exercise via a pulmonary rehabilitation program, using inhalers correctly, maintaining a healthy weight, and staying up to date with vaccines (flu, pneumococcal, RSV). Seek GP help if breathlessness or coughing worsens.

via Daily Mail|

#copd #health #inhalers

health8 days ago•21 min saved

Casey Means grilled over vaccines, pesticides at Senate hearing

Surgeon general nominee Casey Means faced questions from the Senate Health Committee about her views on vaccines, pesticides, and RFK Jr.’s vaccine stance, while lawmakers scrutinized her past business ties and potential conflicts of interest as they weigh her nomination.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #health #health-care

wellbeing9 days ago•19 min saved

Measles surge serves as a warning of nine possible comeback diseases

The Washington Post notes that with the U.S. seeing more than 900 measles cases so far this year (per CDC), measles is a “canary in the coal mine” for public health. Experts warn that if vaccination rates keep falling, nine other vaccine-preventable diseases could re-emerge, including rubella, meningitis and hepatitis, underscoring the need to maintain high vaccination coverage to prevent larger outbreaks.

via The Washington Post|

#hepatitis #measles #meningitis

health12 days ago•21 min saved

RFK Jr.’s flu-shot stance sparks policy shift in public health

The Washington Post reports that RFK Jr., depicted as health secretary, has long campaigned against vaccines and has tied his own voice-change to the flu vaccine—an assertion medical experts say lacks scientific support. Amid a severe flu season, federal guidance was revised to no longer routinely recommend flu vaccines for children and adolescents, and Kennedy ordered an end to a government flu-vaccine ad campaign, signaling a notable shift in public health policy.

via The Washington Post|

#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention #childhood-immunizations #flu

health15 days ago•18 min saved

FDA to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine after new study plan

The FDA reversed its earlier decision and will review Moderna’s first mRNA-based influenza vaccine after Moderna agreed to conduct additional studies in older adults under a revised review process.

via The Washington Post|

#clinical-trials #fda #flu

media15 days ago•19 min saved

Atlantic measles essay roils journalism ethics

The Atlantic's second‑person essay about a mother's encounter with a child's death from measles drew emotional responses, but controversy surged when readers learned the piece was reported fiction, prompting a broader debate about the ethics of fictionalized narratives in journalism and the handling of vaccine‑related storytelling.

via The Washington Post|

#elizabeth-bruenig #journalism #measles

israel-news19 days ago•6 min saved

Measles outbreak in Israel claims 15th death among unvaccinated children

A nine-year-old unvaccinated child died of measles in Israel, the 15th death linked to an ongoing outbreak; the Health Ministry stresses that vaccines are safe and effective, urges routine vaccination for children ages 1–6, and notes dose recommendations in outbreak areas as well as precautions for the unvaccinated and their families.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#health-ministry #israel #israel-news

health1 month ago•20 min saved

Dulles measles exposure spurs Virginia health warning

Virginia public health officials warn of possible measles exposure after a contagious passenger traveled through Dulles International Airport; authorities declined to release details about the individual, including age, vaccination status or condition.

via The Washington Post|

#disease-outbreaks #health #measles

health1 month ago•19 min saved

South Carolina measles surge becomes the largest U.S. outbreak in decades

South Carolina is facing the country’s largest measles outbreak in decades, with more than 840 cases—mostly among unvaccinated individuals. The outbreak, which began in October in the Spartanburg area where vaccination coverage has slipped below what’s needed to stop transmission, underscores broader national trends of declining vaccination rates due to exemptions and rising clusters of susceptible people that enable the highly contagious virus to spread.

via The Washington Post|

#childhood-immunizations #disease-outbreaks #health

local1 month ago•28 min saved

Virginia records first pediatric flu death of the season, boosting vaccine push

A preschool-aged child in Virginia died from flu complications, the state’s first pediatric death this flu season, prompting health officials to urge vaccination amid low uptake.

via The Washington Post|

#child-and-teen-health #flu #local

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children from Low-Income Families

In England, a new pilot scheme will offer at-home vaccinations to children from struggling families to improve vaccine uptake, addressing declining coverage and long NHS wait times for pediatric care. The initiative aims to reach families facing barriers like language, travel, or childcare issues, with broader efforts to enhance children's healthcare and workforce capacity. Additionally, children up to six will soon be vaccinated against chickenpox for free from January 2026.

via BBC|

#children #england #health

health3 months ago•5 min saved

Ensuring Children's Right to Vaccinations and Healthcare

The article emphasizes that access to vaccines is a fundamental human right for children, highlighting the resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, diphtheria, and whooping cough due to vaccine misinformation, low immunization rates, and funding cuts. It calls for legal action, increased funding, and global cooperation to protect children's health and uphold their rights to vaccination, framing vaccine access as a moral and human rights issue.

via statnews.com|

#childrens-rights #health #human-rights

health4 months ago•1 min saved

Hays doctors urge vaccination and consultation for winter health

Hays doctors with extensive clinical experience encourage community members to ask their healthcare providers questions about vaccinations, emphasizing the importance of immunizations in reducing respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations, especially during peak seasons.

via Hays Post|

#community-health #flu-shot #health

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Parents' Vaccine Opposition Gains Ground as MMR Rates Decline in Texas

Despite a significant measles outbreak in Texas, public health advocates have found little evidence that it has persuaded parents to vaccinate their children, as vaccination rates continue to decline due to relaxed laws and persistent opposition, putting herd immunity at risk.

via The New York Times|

#health #immunization-rates #measles

health5 months ago•7 min saved

States Navigate Vaccine Policies Amid CDC Changes and Public Uncertainty

The article discusses the recent changes and uncertainties in vaccine guidance in the US, especially regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children and pregnant women, highlighting the importance of consulting trusted healthcare providers and staying informed through official sources to navigate the evolving landscape of vaccine recommendations and coverage.

via vox.com|

#children #covid-19 #health