First Flu Fatality of the Season in LA County Prompts Health Officials to Recommend Vaccination

The first flu-related death of the 2023-24 season in Los Angeles County was confirmed by the Department of Public Health on Wednesday, with the deceased being an elderly individual with multiple underlying conditions, who had not been vaccinated for the current season. The severity of the illness was emphasized, including the common complication, pneumonia, which […]

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Increase in Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions in CDC Report Poses Risks for Outbreaks

CDC Report Shows Alarming Decline in Kindergarten Vaccination Rates for Vital Vaccines, Raising Concerns for Disease Outbreaks Among US Children The latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccination rates for kindergarteners in the academic year 2022-2023 has revealed a troubling trend of low uptake for essential vaccines, including […]

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‘Calixcoca’: Promising Cocaine Addiction Vaccine Developed by Scientists in Brazil

Brazilian Scientists Develop Promising Cocaine Addiction Vaccine ‘Calixcoca’ In a significant breakthrough in drug addiction therapy, Brazilian scientists have developed a vaccine to combat crack cocaine and cocaine addiction. The vaccine, known as “Calixcoca,” aims to prevent the entry of cocaine and crack into the brain, effectively ending the cycle of addiction. Animal testing has […]

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