Vaccination

Woman with rare disease claims she’s now blind and bruised after doctors made her get 3 vaccines

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Woman with rare disease claims she’s now blind and bruised after doctors made her get 3 vaccines

A 23-year-old Florida woman has been temporarily blinded and bruised after allegedly being required to receive multiple vaccines before a blood transfusion for a rare autoimmune disorder. Alexis Lorenze was diagnosed with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) in January. The extremely rare condition affects approximately one in a million people, causing the immune system to attack … Read more

Mumps outbreak reported in NJ — the symptoms to watch out for

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Mumps outbreak reported in NJ — the symptoms to watch out for

New Jersey officials are warning residents to stay alert after eight cases of mumps were reported in Hunterdon County, in the western part of the state. The outbreak of the “highly contagious” viral illness is confined to one family cluster that has been tied to international travel, the New Jersey Department of Health said Tuesday. … Read more

Enthusiastic man vaccinated for COVID-19 more than 200 times — leaving scientists stunned

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Enthusiastic man vaccinated for COVID-19 more than 200 times — leaving scientists stunned

He followed the science — and now the science is following him. A 62-year-old man claiming to have received more than 200 COVID-19 vaccines is being studied by experts who say they’ve been amazed by their findings thus far. Analysis of the über-cautious German, published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases, found that the vaccines continued … Read more

Childhood respiratory illnesses: What to do during cold and influenza season

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Childhood respiratory illnesses: What to do during cold and influenza season

Every winter brings colds, influenza and other respiratory ailments that can spread quickly, particularly among children. Laura Santos, MD, associate division director of pediatric critical care at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, offers some reassurance for parents, including how to care for children with respiratory illnesses, signs that may indicate more serious illness and tips … Read more

Get your COVID, flu and RSV shots before Thanksgiving: health experts

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Get your COVID, flu and RSV shots before Thanksgiving: health experts

When it comes to preventing a miserable, deadly disease — better late than never. Health professionals are reminding people that there’s still time to get vaccinated before Thanksgiving, especially as the threat of a possible “tripledemic” of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) looms. “The bottom line is that the flu is not to … Read more

New vaccine for cocaine addiction under development — would stop users from getting high

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New vaccine for cocaine addiction under development — would stop users from getting high

Scientists in Brazil are developing the first vaccine against cocaine addiction. The potentially miraculous jab, named Calixcoca, is designed to trigger an immune response that blocks the drug from reaching the brain — which then stops addicts from getting high, reportedly helping users break the cycle of addiction. A research team from the Federal University … Read more

The breast cancer vaccine changed my life — now I can stop worrying it will return

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The breast cancer vaccine changed my life — now I can stop worrying it will return

Jennifer Davis first noticed a lump in her breast in 2018 and underwent a biopsy, which ruled out cancer. But when the lump got bigger and doctors conducted a second biopsy, it came back positive for triple-negative breast cancer. That’s when the 46-year-old nurse and mother of three from Ohio began her long and arduous cancer … Read more

Flu shot myths make us sick — experts bust 6 of the major ones

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Flu shot myths make us sick — experts bust 6 of the major ones

As temperatures drop, so do your odds of escaping the upcoming flu season unscathed. During the last flu season of 2022 to 2023, there was an early start to the season, higher than normal pediatric hospitalizations and deaths — and an unprecedented “tripledemic” with three respiratory viruses circulating (flu, RSV and COVID-19). As a result, … Read more

Americans are sick of vaccination amid flu season, COVID boosters: data

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Americans are sick of vaccination amid flu season, COVID boosters: data

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of complacency. That’s the message delivered today — as the viral disease season begins — by Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at a news conference attended by The Post. “Sadly, we lost 21,000 people to flu last season,” Cohen said, … Read more

Woof! Anti-vaxxer pet owners nix rabies shots over doggie ‘autism’ fears: study

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Woof! Anti-vaxxer pet owners nix rabies shots over doggie ‘autism’ fears: study

This news could leave you foaming at the mouth. A majority of dog owners are now considering letting their dogs go vaccine-free — even if it means getting rabies or other deadly diseases, new research shows. According to a recent study in the journal Vaccine, 53% of dog owners believe pet vaccines to be unsafe, … Read more

What is ‘long vax?’ Symptoms linked to COVID-19 shot baffle docs

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What is ‘long vax?’ Symptoms linked to COVID-19 shot baffle docs

You’ve heard of “long COVID,” the cases of people who can’t shake the lingering symptoms of COVID-19. Now comes “long vax” — a rare, but baffling set of symptoms that follow a small number of people for months after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. “You see one or two patients and you wonder if it’s a … Read more

Unvaccinated mom denied life-saving heart transplant accuses hospital of discrimination

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Unvaccinated mom denied life-saving heart transplant accuses hospital of discrimination

A Melbourne mom being denied a lifesaving transplant under a “no jab, no heart” policy has accused the hospital of “ideological” discrimination for refusing the COVID vaccine. Vicki Derderian, 47, has been on mechanical life support since 2020 after her heart failed and is desperate for a transplant, but The Alfred Hospital deemed her ineligible to be … Read more

Australian mom denied heart transplant due to her COVID-19 vaccination status

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Australian mom denied heart transplant due to her COVID-19 vaccination status

A mother has been denied the opportunity to receive a heart transplant because she is not vaccinated for COVID-19, despite having a medical exemption. Vicki Derderian, from Melbourne, relies on a ventricular assist device to keep her heart functioning after it failed in 2020, and is desperate for a transplant. She did not receive the … Read more

CDC Says We Probably Can’t Get Rid of Monkeypox Now

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CDC Says We Probably Can’t Get Rid of Monkeypox Now

Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers some good and bad news about the country’s ongoing monkeypox outbreak. New cases are slowing down, likely thanks to a combination of vaccination and education efforts. But it’s also likely that the virus won’t be eradicated here and will … Read more

What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters and the flu shot

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What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters and the flu shot

What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters and the flu shot  KOMO News County offers latest COVID booster shots, preps for flu season  VC Star What to know before getting the flu, COVID, or Monkeypox vaccine  krcgtv.com Don’t Delay – Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 and Flu Now  countynewscenter.com All Shot Up  John Scalzi’s Whatever View Full Coverage on Google … Read more

Study links Covid-19 vaccination to small, temporary change in menstrual cycle | CNN

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Study links Covid-19 vaccination to small, temporary change in menstrual cycle | CNN

CNN  —  People who got the Covid-19 vaccine reported slightly longer menstrual cycles, but the change was temporary, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Medicine. “Compared with the unvaccinated group, vaccinated individuals had an adjusted increase in menstrual cycle length of less than one day with both first and second … Read more

Health officials urge flu vaccination, COVID-19 booster ahead of potentially more severe flu season

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Health officials urge flu vaccination, COVID-19 booster ahead of potentially more severe flu season

WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — With the temperatures dropping, health officials are warning of a potentially more severe flu season compared to past years. “Each year, scientists look at the circulating strains in the Southern Hemisphere and try to predict what strains are going to be in the Northern Hemisphere,” said Dr. Lawrence Livornese, Chairman of … Read more

Outcomes at least 90 days since onset of myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents and young adults in the USA: a follow-up surveillance study

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Outcomes at least 90 days since onset of myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents and young adults in the USA: a follow-up surveillance study

Summary Background Data on medium-term outcomes in indivduals with myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination are scarce. We aimed to assess clinical outcomes and quality of life at least 90 days since onset of myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents and young adults. Methods In this follow-up surveillance study, we conducted surveys in US individuals … Read more

Can You Get Your Flu Shot and COVID Booster in the Same Arm?

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Can You Get Your Flu Shot and COVID Booster in the Same Arm?

Photo: uniqueton (Shutterstock) When the COVID shots first came out, the CDC wanted to be cautious. It was a new vaccine, after all, so they recommended waiting two weeks before or after getting any other vaccine, including a flue shot. That guidance has changed. You can now get your flu and COVID shots at the … Read more