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UK health officials are urging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) to get vaccinated against mpox after a new strain began spreading in Europe. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says a small number of infections from a strain called clade Ib have been found in Spain, Italy, Portugal, the…
Global health leaders affirm that eradicating polio is still achievable, even as the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) faces a 30% budget reduction in 2026. This cut leaves a $1.7 billion funding gap through 2029, primarily due to decreased foreign aid from countries like the U.S., Germany, and the U.K. In response, the GPEI plans…
As flu season approaches, medical authorities are urging people to get both flu and COVID-19 vaccines for stronger protection this year. The push comes amid concerns that overlapping respiratory viruses could strain health systems. Doctors recommend scheduling your shots before winter peaks, when cases tend to surge. They emphasize that most vaccine side effects—like arm…
