New York has declared a state of emergency for polio
9 September 2022
Poliovirus types known to cause paralysis have now been found in wastewater samples from five counties in New York state, and genetic tests confirm community spread
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How can the global monkeypox outbreak be controlled?
24 June 2022
With the number of confirmed cases exceeding 3500, the World Health Organization's emergency committee may declare it a public health emergency of international concern – its highest alert level – in the coming days
The covid-19 pandemic isn't over – and it won't end any time soon
23 March 2022
Despite many nations dropping coronavirus restrictions, cases of covid-19 are rising. We won't see the end of the pandemic until we adopt a global mindset
2021 in review: Billions of covid vaccinations given unequally
8 December 2021
On 8 December 2020, Margaret Keenan became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech covid-19 vaccine outside of a clinical trial. 12 months and billions of shots later, several countries are already on a third round of coronavirus...
Australia has had zero measles in 2021 due to covid-19 border closure
27 October 2021
Many countries have seen sharp falls in the number of measles cases as a result of covid-19 controls, but the pandemic has also interrupted immunisation programmes
This koala was first to be vaccinated against chlamydia in new trial
18 October 2021
Shano was the first of 200 koalas to receive a chlamydia vaccine that may help curb an epidemic that is ravaging koala populations across Australia
Should you get a covid vaccine booster shot if you're offered one?
29 September 2021
As the UK and US embark on large-scale coronavirus vaccine booster programmes, the evidence so far suggests it is a good idea to get a booster shot if you are offered one
Is it time for the UK to vaccinate children against covid-19?
14 July 2021
With lockdowns set to ease and coronavirus cases surging in the UK, children are being left vulnerable to covid-19. Here's the evidence on the pros and cons of vaccinating under-18s
Cattle vaccine to be trialled in England in fight against bovine TB
6 July 2021
A vaccine and new test to tackle bovine tuberculosis in cattle are being deployed in field trials in England, as the UK government shifts away from culling badgers to curb the disease
How do you travel abroad safely during the covid-19 pandemic?
4 June 2021
As countries start to open their borders to holiday-makers, confusion remains over which countries are safe, and what entrance requirements are necessary. If you plan to travel soon, here's what you should know
