About 60 million “zero-dose children” have not received any vaccines and have aged out of routine immunization programs. Protecting them will require a costly vaccination blitz.
Tag: Vaccination and Immunization
Ending TB Is Within Reach — So Why Are Millions Still Dying?
Tuberculosis has passed Covid as the top infectious disease killer, despite new medicines and better diagnostic tools.
What to Know About Dengue Fever as Cases Spread to New Places
Dengue, the excruciating mosquito-borne disease, is surging throughout the world and coming to places that had never had it. California just confirmed a rare U.S. case.
How Do You Fight Bird Flu in France? Vaccinate 64 Million Ducks.
The inoculations are aimed at curbing the spread of a lethal strain of bird flu, and to support foie gras, a cherished delicacy.
Leaders of Canadian Trucker Protest Go on Trial
Two key organizers of the 2022 trucker protest argued that their efforts were a form of free speech, as prosecutors asserted that “this case is not about their political views.”
Amid Signs of a Covid Uptick, Researchers Brace for the ‘New Normal’
Infections remain very low, despite signs of a slight increase. Now, experts are looking for clues to what living with the coronavirus will be like this winter and beyond.
Amid Signs of a Covid Uptick, Researchers Brace for the ‘New Normal’
Infections remain very low, despite signs of a slight increase. Now, experts are looking for clues to what living with the coronavirus will be like this winter and beyond.
Shot to Protect Against Polio and Five Other Diseases Is Approved by Gavi
The international vaccine aid group agreed to provide developing countries with a new shot to prevent a global resurgence of the paralyzing virus.
As Covid Infections Rise, China Rejects a Return to Lockdowns
The authorities say that cases are up, and one doctor estimates that there could soon be 65 million cases a week. But China appears determined to move on.
An African Country Faces Challenges to Protect Girls From HPV
Almost all cervical cancer deaths now occur in developing countries. Tanzania is trying to inoculate girls against the virus that causes the disease — nearly 20 years after rich countries began offering the shot.