World-class leaders have taken a bold step towards eliminating cervical cancer once and for all. Nearly $600 million in new funding has been pledged to expand vaccine coverage and strengthen screening and treatment programs.
The Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum: Advancing the Call to Action aims to eradicate this preventable cancer.
The Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum has played a crucial role in catalyzing national and global momentum to end this preventable disease.
$600 Million Cancels Cervical Cancer with One HPV Dose
Paint Your House to Prevent Dengue Disruptions
Several countries are experiencing outbreaks of dengue and Zika viruses in 2024. While many programs are available for controlling mosquitoes, innovative strategies are necessary to prevent these severe diseases from continuing to reemerge.
Insecticide paints have recently been identified as a new technology offering a safer and more residual way to eliminate disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Higher Use of Health Care Portal Seen During COVID-19 Pandemic
Lower portal activity linked to older age, female sex and for Hispanic/Latinx, non-Hispanic Black, and other race patients
Flu Shots About 41% Effective
Influenza vaccines have provided moderate yet crucial protection against laboratory-confirmed influenza, outpatient visits, and hospitalizations for the past few decades.
Although influenza vaccine's effectiveness does vary based on virus type and age group, healthcare providers have emphasized the need to tailor vaccination strategies for those at the most significant risk.
Flu Shots About 41% Effective
Influenza vaccines have provided moderate yet crucial protection against laboratory-confirmed influenza, outpatient visits, and hospitalizations for the past few decades.
Although influenza vaccine's effectiveness does vary based on virus type and age group, healthcare providers have emphasized the need to tailor vaccination strategies for those at the most significant risk.
Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine Shortage May Last Long
Historically, two tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have been available for use in the United States:
These Td vaccines are TdVax, manufactured by MassBiologics and exclusively distributed by Grifols. And Tenivac®, manufactured by Sanofi.
White House Lifts COVID Testing Rule for People Around President Biden
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, March 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a move that acknowledges that COVID-19 is no longer the danger it once was, the White House on …
Risk for Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease Increased After SARS-CoV-2
Increased risk seen for incident AIRD for patients with SARS-CoV-2, with higher risk seen after more severe acute COVID-19
Flu Season Focuses on Heartland States
The U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report released last week confirmed a significant increase in seasonal influenza activity. This situation persists in all ten geographic regions.
To better visualize the impact of the ongoing 2024 flu season, Walgreens Flu Index's latest chart highlighted the top ten cities offering antiviral medications used to treat influenza across Walgreens locations nationwide.
As of late February 2024, these are the leading markets:
Flu Season Focuses on Heartland States
The U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report released last week confirmed a significant increase in seasonal influenza activity. This situation persists in all ten geographic regions.
To better visualize the impact of the ongoing 2024 flu season, Walgreens Flu Index's latest chart highlighted the top ten cities offering antiviral medications used to treat influenza across Walgreens locations nationwide.
As of late February 2024, these are the leading markets: