Tag: Vaccine distribution
FDA Urges COVID Vaccine Companies to Prioritize KP.2 Variant for Fall Shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that COVID vaccine companies update their formulas for fall shots to target the KP.2 strain of the JN.1 variant. This decision comes after the agency's...
EU to secure 40 million avian flu vaccines for 15 countries – officials
EU Secures 40 Million Avian Flu Vaccines for 15 CountriesThe European Union is set to sign a contract to secure more than 40 million doses of a preventative avian flu vaccine for 15 countries....
Ottawa public health resources ‘not sufficient’ as city sees uptick in infectious diseases: report
Ottawa Public Health Struggles with Rise in Infectious Diseases: ReportOttawa Public Health (OPH) is facing challenges due to a significant increase in infectious diseases, with factors such as migration, climate change, and vaccine hesitancy...
HHS advances plan to produce 4.8 million H5N1 vaccine doses
US Health Officials Plan to Produce 4.8 Million H5N1 Vaccine DosesIn response to the ongoing threat of the H5N1 avian flu, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking proactive steps...