All Public Health articles – Page 6
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NewsUnder half in US would recommend some routine vaccinations during pregnancy
Data from a new APPC health survey finds a reluctance among the public to recommend that someone who is pregnant get a Covid-19 vaccine, with just 38% saying they would do so. Less than half of the survey respondents (42%) say it is safe to take an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy.
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NewsStudy shows HPV vaccine protects vaccinated — and unvaccinated — women
A study has found that the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in community settings is highly effective in protecting young women from infections caused by the cervical-cancer-causing virus—including women who didn’t even receive the vaccine.
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NewsDespite increase in U.S. cases, worry about West Nile virus remains low
Despite this season’s growing number of cases, relatively few Americans worry about becoming infected by West Nile or by dengue fever, another mosquito-borne illness, according to a survey of nearly 1,700 U.S. adults.
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NewsVirologist leading team to bolster Canada’s ability to respond to future pandemics, public health emergencies
With $3M in new federal funding over two years, University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine molecular virologist Dr. Marc-André Langlois and a multidisciplinary team of collaborators will be a vital part of Canada’s ability to respond effectively to infectious disease threats & future pandemics.
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NewsMeta-analysis: COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe and beneficial for mother and infant
Vaccination is associated with better neonatal outcomes without added maternal risk, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition.
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NewsStudy models how human behavior, lockdowns and restrictions shaped COVID’s spread
Researchers employed computer modeling and large datasets to better understand how COVID-19 was transmitted in one community in South Africa during the course of the worldwide pandemic.
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NewsNew study finds dried blood spot test reliably detects congenital CMV at birth
New research confirms that testing for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) at birth using the routinely collected dried blood spot (DBS) is a reliable and effective method to identify newborns at risk for long-term developmental challenges.
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NewsMore than 50 scientific societies issue letter to Congress expressing concerns regarding executive order on federal grantmaking
A coalition of more than 50 scientific societies has issued a letter to the United States Congress, expressing concerns over provisions in the 7 August 2025 Executive Order (EO) titled “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking.”
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NewsCholera vaccination campaign launched in Darfur to protect over 1.8 million people
A cholera vaccination campaign kicked off on 21 September 2025 in South Darfur, marking the start of a campaign that aims to reach 1.86 million people aged one year and older with oral vaccines in response to the ongoing outbreak.
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NewsTropical diseases: Global health meeting showcases resilience of field under fire
At a moment of monumental challenges for global health, thousands of researchers, clinicians and public health professionals from over 100 countries will gather in Toronto for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).
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News'Know-do gap' drives inappropriate antibiotic overprescribing for child diarrhea in India
Researchers report that the persistent “know-do gap” — where clinicians know guidelines but practice differently — is the primary driver of antibiotic overprescribing for pediatric diarrhea in India’s private sector.
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NewsStudy finds ticks carrying Lyme disease moving into western NC
A new surveillance study reveals that the primary vector of the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, the blacklegged tick, has been spreading into areas previously considered low risk.
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NewsCan microbes be the good guys? New study reveals Hollywood’s blind spot
A new review shows how films — from French Kiss to The Martian — highlight microbes as allies in food, medicine, and even space exploration.
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NewsScientists can decode wildlife movement to predict the next pandemic
By equipping wildlife with biologging devices that track movement and behavior in near-real-time, researchers can detect early signs of illness, monitor disease spread, and inform public health interventions before outbreaks reach crisis levels.
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NewsMost Americans favor MMR vaccine requirement for public school, survey finds
Research in April 2025 finds that 70% of the US public supports vaccine requirements for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) for children to attend public school, more than in 2023.
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NewsCholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its global cholera statistics for 2024, showing an increase in both the number of people who fell sick and died from the disease. Reported cholera cases rose by 5% and deaths by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023.
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NewsUS COVID-19 school closures were not cost-effective - but other non-pharmaceutical interventions were
School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic imposed enormous long-term costs while other measures delivered better health outcomes for far less money, according to new research analysing non-pharmaceutical interventions in the United States.
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NewsAcross eight Amazon countries, forests on Indigenous lands reduce spread of 27 diseases
New research finds that municipalities in the Amazon region closest to healthy forests on Indigenous lands face less risk from rising cases of two categories of disease: cardiovascular and respiratory diseases due to forest fires and illnesses.
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NewsPediatric investigation study re-examines chikungunya in neglected pediatric victims
Researchers and policymakers must recalibrate their outlook on pediatric chikungunya to develop effective control measures, a new paper warns.
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NewsDe-mystifying common misconception about the prevalence of Legionella bacteria
There is a common misconception that Legionella is only found in air conditioners and water towers - however, a new study has found people are likely exposed to the bacteria through other sources, including through soil.