Pneumococcal infections: why those over 65 are invited to be vaccinated
The High Authority for Health has expanded to all people over 65 the recommendation of vaccination against pneumonia and pneumococcal ...
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Why is the flu vaccine less effective this year?
While the influenza virus continues to propagate strongly in France, the effectiveness of the vaccine is questioned. Essential This year, ...
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COVID-19: ANSM (RE) confirms that vaccines are safe
The four COVVI-19 vaccines, available on the French market, are safe, once again provides ANSM. Essential The results of pharmacovigilance ...
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HPV: The vaccine would be effective in women being in the first stages of cervical cancer
A vaccine targeting the human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) could eliminate precancerous cervical lesions. Essential Dutch researchers have tested the ...
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Pneumococci: Recommended vaccination for those over 65
The High Authority for Health recommends vaccination against pneumococcal infections to all over 65s, and no longer only for people ...
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Why do seniors sulk the influenza vaccine?
While the influenza epidemic progresses in the country, Public Health France publishes an investigation into the reasons that push the ...
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Flu: tensions on vaccine stocks in pharmacies
Some French pharmacies note breaks in stock of flu vaccines while the epidemic intensifies in the country. Essential Fluing vaccine ...
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HPV virus: a cumulative delay of 2 million unvaccinated among 20-26 year olds
The French Society of Colposcopy and Cervico-Vaginal Pathology (SFCPCV) takes advantage of its annual congress to recall the importance of ...
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5 expert tips to keep winter illnesses at bay
Vaccination, frequent hand washing, ventilation… Here are five expert tips to protect yourself from winter viruses to avoid getting sick. ...
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A cancer vaccine developed by Russia for 2025, really?
Russia announces that it has developed a vaccine against cancer, capable of slowing the growth of tumors and preventing the ...
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Vaccination: what will be the new obligations for infants in 2025?
Faced with the increase in cases of meningococci, the vaccination strategy is evolving. From January 1, 2025, two vaccines will ...
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Shingles: the vaccine is now partially reimbursed for people at risk
Since December 10, the Shingrix vaccine, intended to prevent the infectious disease shingles, has been partially reimbursed in pharmacies for ...
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Covid, flu: “There is still time to get vaccinated” before the end of year holidays
Only two million French people have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Two weeks before the end-of-year holidays, it is not too ...
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You can now get vaccinated by a pharmacy technician
Since Friday, December 6, pharmacy technicians have the right to administer all vaccines on the authorized list under certain conditions. ...
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Malaria: a new path to future vaccines?
A team of researchers has identified human antibodies capable of targeting the proteins responsible for severe forms of malaria, which ...
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Chikungunya: a first authorized vaccine available in pharmacies
The IXCHIQ vaccine against chikungunya is available in French pharmacies, but it is not reimbursed by Health Insurance. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Mpox: a second vaccine approved by the WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted emergency use authorization to the Mpox vaccine, called LC16m8. THE ESSENTIAL The WHO ...
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Triple negative breast cancer: therapeutic vaccine offers better results than expected
During a clinical trial, a vaccine showed promising initial results in patients with triple negative breast cancer, one of the ...
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Measles: cases are increasing worldwide
Measles cases increased by 20% globally in 2023, according to the latest report from the World Health Organization. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Pregnancy: when is the best time to get the bronchiolitis vaccine?
According to a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, getting vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes ...
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Ovarian cancer: soon a vaccine?
Researchers at the University of Oxford are working on a vaccine against ovarian cancer. THE ESSENTIAL Oxford researchers have received ...
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Vaccination against Covid-19: are you affected by the new campaign?
The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 starts next Tuesday, October 15 with a vaccine adapted to the JN.1 variant of the ...
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Mpox: European Commission extends vaccine authorization to adolescents aged 12 and over
The European Commission has authorised the administration of Imvanex, the vaccine against MPOX, to adolescents aged 12 and over. THE ...
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Covid-19, cancer… A new type of RNA could improve vaccines and treatments
By reprogramming so-called self-amplifying RNA, researchers have developed a vaccine against Covid-19 that has proven to be as effective as ...
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Mpox: UNICEF mobilizes vaccines to stop the crisis in Africa
Faced with the resurgence of Mpox in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, UNICEF has launched an emergency ...
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Covid vaccine and myocarditis: what does the latest study reveal?
Myocarditis developed following anti-Covid vaccination presents fewer cardiovascular complications than those with other origins, notably coronavirus infection. THE ESSENTIAL Patients ...
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These nasal drops could stop the transmission of Covid-19
Researchers have successfully reduced the amount of SARS-CoV-2 in the upper airways using a spray that is injected into the ...
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Dementia: Shingles vaccine could reduce risk
The new "recombinant" form of shingles vaccine, called Shingrix, is associated with a lower risk of dementia within six years ...
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Monkeypox: three cases of Mpox detected in Reunion
Three cases of Mpox, or monkeypox, were confirmed in Réunion and were treated while contact cases were invited to be ...
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Moderna’s combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine shows good results
Moderna has tested a combined vaccine against influenza and Covid-19 in a large clinical trial. The product shows good results ...
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