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Vaccines, pills and data offer some Christmas cheer in face of Omicron advance

Summary AstraZeneca, Novavax say their shots protect against Omicron UK data suggests fewer hospitalisations compared with Delta Do not extrapolate from South African data -African CDC boss WHO also urges caution about drawing firm conclusions JOHANNESBURG/LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Omicron advanced across the world on Thursday, with […]

WHO warns of ‘failure’ unless wealthy countries advance their vaccine donations

Wealthy countries need to give more COVID-19 vaccines and follow the United States in making doses available immediately to cover a 200 million dose gap caused by Indian supply disruptions and manufacturing delays, a WHO senior adviser said on Friday. The World Health Organization is urging wealthy countries […]

Groups sow doubt about COVID vaccine before one even exists

NEW YORK — A coronavirus vaccine is still months or years away, but groups that peddle misinformation about immunizations are already taking aim, potentially eroding confidence in what could be humanity’s best chance to defeat the virus. In recent weeks, vaccine opponents have made several unsubstantiated claims, including allegations that […]

Lower trust in vaccines among people in richer countries: survey

People in Europe have the lowest levels of trust in vaccines, according to a global survey of public attitudes toward health and science published Wednesday. The study found that people living in high-income countries have the lowest confidence in vaccines, a result that ties in to the rise […]

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