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Reference Site: Global Compendium of Knowledge on COVID-19

Fri, 2023-04-21 16:15 — mike kraft

Global Compendium of Knowledge on COVID-19 The Compendium stores over 140 documents and has recorded over 300 visits to the most popular ones. The Compendium is maintained and expanded to reflect the most relevant experiences and learnings from COVID-19 vaccination.

The Global Compendium of Country Knowledge on COVID-19 vaccination is now available on TechNet21. ...

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MPOX alert extended after surge in West Africa--WHO

Tue, 2025-06-10 15:30 — mike kraft

WHO maintains mpox alert amid West Africa surge The World Health Organisation said Monday that the mpox virus epidemic remains an international health emergency with more than 37,000 confirmed cases reported since it erupted. Science X Medical Xpress

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WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the extension of the emergency following a meeting of international experts who noted progress in some countries but also highlighted a surge in west Africa and the spread of the virus outside Africa.

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COVID: "Razor blade throat" symptoms alarming but not unique--experts

Tue, 2025-06-10 14:53 — mike kraft

‘Razor blade throat’: The COVID symptom alarming people right now A severe sore throat nicknamed “razor blade throat” is being reported in COVID-19 cases, particularly in China. Though alarming, medical experts confirm the symptom is not unique to recent variants. Doctors recommend COVID testing, vaccination, and symptom management for those infected or at high risk of severe illness Economic Times

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Analysis: Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies --research data

Fri, 2025-06-06 21:48 — mike kraft

Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies | CNN US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly claimed in public statements that most vaccines recommended for children in the US have not been tested against placebos, and particularly inert placebos such as saline solution or water. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Background on the new COVID-19 variant and its impact

Fri, 2025-06-06 15:50 — mike kraft

A new COVID-19 variant, vaccine changes: What to know in 2025 COVID-19 is remains a public health concern five years after the start of the pandemic. What to know about vaccines, variants and more. Mary Walrath-Holdridge and Greta Cross USA TODAY

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No link found between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and Guillain-Barré syndrome risk --global study

Fri, 2025-06-06 15:27 — mike kraft

Global study finds no link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and Guillain-Barré syndrome risk A new multinational study analyzing data from over 230 million people across 20 global sites highlights the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection, certain COVID-19 vaccines, and Guillain-Barré syndrome ... University of Auckland Medical Xpress

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Heat waves can change pathogens in adverse ways --study

Thu, 2025-06-05 15:44 — mike kraft

Heat Waves Are Changing Disease Dynamics in Unpredictable Ways, New Research Finds - Inside Climate News Scientists are just beginning to understand how extreme weather can give pathogens an upper hand, underscoring the urgent need for the type of research canceled by the Trump administration. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

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Interview on how mpox research is helping prepare for a new pandemic

Thu, 2025-06-05 15:28 — mike kraft

Q&A: How mpox research is helping scientists prepare for a new pandemic The U.S. saw more than 20,000 mpox cases and nearly six dozen deaths during the 2022 global mpox outbreak. San Francisco was hard hit. Today, mpox remains an ongoing public health emergency, according ... Cameron Scott Medical Xpress

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Measles: Information on exposures happening during air travel

Thu, 2025-06-05 14:48 — mike kraft

More measles exposures are happening at airports and tourist destinations. Here’s what travelers need to know | CNN More than 1,100 measles cases have been reported in the United States this year, and the highly contagious virus has put people at risk while they wait in ERs and doctor’s offices — but also at a Shakira concert in New Jersey, at a mall in Minnesota, at a Buc-ee’s store in Texas and in airports and planes in several states. Asuka Koda CNN

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Measles: U.S. CDC says all international travelers should get measles vaccinations

Mon, 2025-06-02 23:23 — mike kraft

All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying Americans should be vaccinated against the disease no matter where they travel in the world. AP News

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying that Americans should be vaccinated against the virus no matter where they’re going.

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