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health-and-lifestyle2 years ago•4 min saved

"Rising Dengue Cases in South America Prompt Large-Scale Vaccination Effort"

South America is experiencing a surge in dengue cases, prompting Brazil to launch a vaccination campaign and spray insecticide to combat the disease. The increase in dengue cases is attributed to rising temperatures and the El Nino weather pattern, leading to shortages of insect repellent in affected areas. The spread of dengue has been worsened by climate change, with Brazil reporting a 646% increase in cases in January compared to last year.

via VOA Learning English|

#brazil #dengue #health-and-lifestyle

health-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Dengue Spike in South America Triggers Urgent Vaccination Drive Amid Bug Spray Shortage"

South America is experiencing a surge in dengue cases, prompting Brazil to launch a vaccination campaign and Argentina to face shortages of bug spray. The region has seen a record number of cases, with Brazil doubling its dengue cases in January compared to last year. Rising temperatures and the El Nino weather pattern are contributing to prolonged dengue seasons and geographical spread of infections. The spread of dengue is exacerbated by climate change, leading to health warnings and shortages of insect repellent in affected countries.

via Reuters Canada|

#climate-change #dengue #health-environment

health3 years ago•3 min saved

"NHS Cancels Flu Jabs and Covid Boosters for Under 65s, Raising Concerns over Patient Safety and GP Despair"

The NHS will not be offering flu jabs and Covid boosters to adults under 65 this winter as the health service aims to return to normal. The Government's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is expected to announce the plans on Tuesday, which means that 12 million people aged 50 to 64 will no longer be eligible for free vaccines. The vaccination drive will also start later than usual, beginning in October, to ensure protection during the peak winter months. Despite concerns that this winter could be worse than the previous year, the UK recommendations are scaling back the flu program and limiting Covid jabs to those over 65 to align with flu recommendations.

via The Telegraph|

#covid-boosters #flu-jabs #health