Rates of concern higher than those of older women or men of any age
Health Care-Associated Infections Higher for Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
Findings seen for central line-associated bloodstream infection, catheter-associated urinary tract infection, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
WHO Turns 75 Years Young
The World Health Organization (WHO) marked its 75th anniversary by celebrating the public health successes that have significantly improved the quality of life.
April 7, 2023, also serves as a moment in time to redouble commitment to tackling the current and future health challenges confronting the region and steering it toward a brighter tomorrow.
On this day in 1948, the United Nations fulfilled its ambition to create a global health body to make the world safer and serve those most in need.
Second Malaria Vaccine Authorized in Africa
The University of Oxford today announced the R21/Matrix-MTM malaria vaccine had been licensed for use in the Republic of Ghana by the local Food and Drugs Authority.
The R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine was developed by the University of Oxford, leveraging an adjuvant technology from Novavax, and manufactured and scaled up by Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd (SIIPL).
SIIPL has already established manufacturing capacities of more than 200 million vaccine doses annually.
Parental Perceptions Affect Decision to Vaccinate Children Against COVID-19
Parents who are more concerned about long-term risk and report greater anticipated responsibility less likely to vaccinate
mRNA Vaccines Targets HIV
Moderna Inc. recently announced it is advancing three Phase I clinical trials of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccines with partners (mRNA-1644/IAVI G002; mRNA-1644/IAVI G003; mRNA-1574/NIAID) to expand on proof-of-concept data.
And these trials will evaluate the potential of Moderna's mRNA technology to successfully deliver immunogens and will be conducted in parallel to accelerate the advancement of immunogens into vaccine candidates.
Post-COVID-19 Condition Tied to Health Care Access Issues
Adults reporting post-COVID-19 condition say they have trouble getting, paying for care
Pandemic Increased Americans’ Concerns About Obesity
Greatest increases in concern seen among Black and Hispanic adults
Pregnancy-Related Mortality Increased in 2021
Pandemic exacerbated racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related mortality
Biden Signs Bill to End National COVID-19 Emergency
President Joe Biden signed a Republican-backed bill that ends the national COVID-19 emergency a month earlier than planned