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Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Asia 2026: Why older adults and infants need protection now

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has long been framed as a “pediatric virus,” but data from Asia and worldwide now make clear that it is also a major threat to older adults and people with chronic conditions. At the same time, powerful new...

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Vaccination in Pregnancy (ViP) – when to administer what ?

Recommended gestational age (GA) for vaccination in pregnancy differs by vaccine and, for RSV and influenza, may also depend on seasonality. The table below summarizes typical guidance (US/ACIP–ACOG–aligned) for uncomplicated pregnancies. We urge...

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How microbes make us sick: Four ways infections cause disease

Microbes are everywhere: in the air, in water, and in the arctic ice, on our skin, and even inside our bodies. Most are harmless, many are helpful, but some can make you seriously ill. In this episode, we explore four main ways microbes cause...

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Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives

UNICEF says the Philippines is among the countries with the highest number of unvaccinated children, who are most at risk. Whooping cough outbreak: Philippines plans vaccination programme The Philippine government has...

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COVID-19 surge in Singapore, UNAIR lecturer says Indonesia must remain vigilant

UNAIR NEWS – A recent surge in COVID-19 cases has been reported in Singapore. According to the Singaporean Ministry of Health, the number of COVID-19 cases reached 25,900 from early to mid-May. This spike has...

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Combination vaccines are coming for respiratory diseases

Combination vaccines are nothing new for the healthcare industry. Childhood vaccines, as well as a single shot for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis for adults, have long been combined for ease of administration and...

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Three doses of COVID-19 vaccine leads to catch-up antibody responses among the particularly vulnerable

Even vulnerable people, who are at risk of severe COVID-19, achieved good antibody levels after three doses of the mRNA vaccine. This is shown by a study from the University of Gothenburg on patients having undergone a...

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Will COVID-19 vaccines give lifelong immunity to the disease? What we know

Whether we would develop immunity to COVID-19, or how long that would last if we did, has been a mystery since the early months of the pandemic. However, two new studies are helping us better understand how our immune...

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Investigating COVID-19 deaths for children and young people

A new study conducted in England shows that the risk of death due to COVID-19 remains very low for children and young people, and most deaths occur in those with underlying health conditions. Marta Bertran of the UK...

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Asia 2026: Why older adults and infants need protection now

Vaccination in Pregnancy (ViP) – when to administer what ?

How microbes make us sick: Four ways infections cause disease

Category - COVID Prevention

Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives

COVID-19 surge in Singapore, UNAIR lecturer says Indonesia must remain vigilant

Combination vaccines are coming for respiratory diseases

Three doses of COVID-19 vaccine leads to catch-up antibody responses among the particularly vulnerable

Will COVID-19 vaccines give lifelong immunity to the disease? What we know

Investigating COVID-19 deaths for children and young people

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