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AstraZeneca vaccine was key part of global Covid-19 response but plagued by misinformation

Nearly three years later, the shot has been withdrawn but it is more for technical reasons not primarily the issue of ‘blood clots’ as is being claimed.

Michael Head, The Conversation
· May 10, 2024 · 10:00 pm
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Global South countries, especially the continent of Africa, will bear the brunt of this, as is the case with other consequences of global warming.

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· Mar 31, 2024 · 10:00 pm
Measles became a bigger ‘threat’ to the world while it was focused on Covid-19

Nearly 40 million children missed at least one measles vaccine dose in 2021.

Michael Head, The Conversation
· Dec 09, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Monkeypox: Everthing you need to know about the viral outbreak in Europe and UK

Patients typically develop a fever, a distinctive rash and blisters.

Michael Head, The Conversation
· May 20, 2022 · 07:30 pm
In North Korea, Covid-19 is threatening a humanitarian catastrophe

The country, which has a population of roughly 2.6 crore people, may be facing a very sizeable and rapidly-spreading outbreak of the Omicron variant.

Michael Head, The Conversation
· May 18, 2022 · 09:30 pm
After India, which countries could see a big rise in Covid-19 cases?

The next outbreak may prove difficult to spot. But it will be a result of a slow vaccine rollout and susceptible populations mixing freely.

Michael Head, The Conversation
· May 25, 2021 · 01:30 pm

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From US to EU, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is having a rollercoaster ride

Whatever the setbacks, the latest phase 3 trial data from the US provide further evidence that the vaccine is safe and that it works in older people.

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· Mar 25, 2021 · 09:30 pm
Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a global game-changer even with 70% efficiency in initial trials

Despite the vaccine having lower overall effectiveness than the Pfizer or Moderna candidates, there are other success factors to consider.

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· Nov 24, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Michael Head, The Conversation

AstraZeneca vaccine was key part of global Covid-19 response but plagued by misinformation

Nearly three years later, the shot has been withdrawn but it is more for technical reasons not primarily the issue of ‘blood clots’ as is being claimed.

Michael Head, The Conversation · May 10, 2024 · 10:00 pm

Climate change is driving up food inflation globally – with catastrophic health effects

Global South countries, especially the continent of Africa, will bear the brunt of this, as is the case with other consequences of global warming.

Jessica Boxall, The Conversation & Michael Head, The Conversation · Mar 31, 2024 · 10:00 pm

Measles became a bigger ‘threat’ to the world while it was focused on Covid-19

Nearly 40 million children missed at least one measles vaccine dose in 2021.

Michael Head, The Conversation · Dec 09, 2022 · 11:30 pm

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In North Korea, Covid-19 is threatening a humanitarian catastrophe

The country, which has a population of roughly 2.6 crore people, may be facing a very sizeable and rapidly-spreading outbreak of the Omicron variant.

Michael Head, The Conversation · May 18, 2022 · 09:30 pm

After India, which countries could see a big rise in Covid-19 cases?

The next outbreak may prove difficult to spot. But it will be a result of a slow vaccine rollout and susceptible populations mixing freely.

Michael Head, The Conversation · May 25, 2021 · 01:30 pm

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From US to EU, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is having a rollercoaster ride

Whatever the setbacks, the latest phase 3 trial data from the US provide further evidence that the vaccine is safe and that it works in older people.

Michael Head, The Conversation · Mar 25, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a global game-changer even with 70% efficiency in initial trials

Despite the vaccine having lower overall effectiveness than the Pfizer or Moderna candidates, there are other success factors to consider.

Michael Head, The Conversation · Nov 24, 2020 · 09:30 pm

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