There are more than 25 safe and effective vaccines that can stop diseases, protect health, and mitigate outbreaks. Below are three diseases that can be prevented...
The perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined by about 25 per cent in the Philippines and by more than a third in the...
Neutralization titres for Omicron were boosted following a third dose with AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine compared to titres after a second dose. The levels seen after the...
This initiative is the result of the massive private sector participation, commitment and collaboration to educate Filipinos about the COVID-19 vaccines and reduce vaccine hesitancy. The...
Several proposals have emerged on how to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but they fall short in ensuring that the vaccine is distributed fairly.
The framework further lists vulnerable groups—like senior citizens and those with comorbidities—as the next priority for vaccination, and provides for sub-prioritization based on risk exposure or...
Three factors are identified as the primary motivators, according to new research published in Heliyon.
Pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy should protect their own health and that of their baby by getting their annual flu shots right away, the...
With the peak travel season under way, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding travelers to Europe and other global destinations to take steps to...
Pneumococcal bacteria illnesses are routinely treated with antibiotics, but the effectiveness of that treatment has decreased over the years due to bacteria developing resistance to the...
