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Can vaccines truly bring COVID-19 under control?
In order to truly bring COVID-19 under control, vaccines must prevent infection, disease progression, and transmission, say experts.
In a new editorial published in the...
COVID-19 Oxford vaccine found safe and effective in Phase III trial
The first full results from the Phase III Oxford COVID-19 vaccine have found it to be safe and effective to protect against the virus.
The...
Meningococcus B vaccine shows 79% effectiveness
A vaccine for the deadly Meningococcus B has been shown to have 79% effectiveness in patients under the age of 18.
Meningococcus group B is...
Over half a million Brits participating in COVID-19 research
Over half a million British people have taken part in pioneering health research into COVID-19 over the last eight months.
The UK has been conducting...
COVID-19 vaccine added to damages scheme in case of severe disability
The UK has taken the precautionary measure of adding COVID-19 to its Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme so people will be able to access financial...
European Commission approves contract for potential COVID-19 vaccine
The European Commission has approved a contract with Moderna to secure access to a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
The contract will be the sixth one made...
Over 50s in UK to receive free flu vaccine
The UK Government has announced that citizens over 50 in the UK will be able to receive a free flu vaccine from 1 December...
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results in older adults
Phase II of the Oxford vaccine trial has shown promising safety results in older adults, finding it provokes an immune response.
The early stage results,...
COVID-19 vaccine Phase III clinical trials to begin in UK
Phase III clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine are set to begin in the UK and will involve 6,000 volunteers from across the country.
Global...
Could COVID-19 mink spread lessen the effectiveness of a vaccine?
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), an agency of the European Union, has warned that the spread of COVID-19 from minks...
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust: cervical cancer in focus
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust Chief Executive Robert Music speaks to HEQ about cervical cancer screening, treatment, and research.
In the UK, around 3,200 new cases...
Parents advised to keep childhood vaccination appointments
Public Health England (PHE) is urging parents to keep vaccination appointments for their children during national COVID-19 restrictions.
Could COVID-19 lead to measles and polio epidemics?
UNICEF and the World Health Organization are calling for emergency action to avoid potential measles and polio epidemics as COVID-19 disrupts normal immunisation programmes.
The...
Fighting for what’s right: protecting the older population
The Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), Dr Jane M Barratt, spoke to Health Europa Quarterly about how COVID-19 is impacting...
The vaccine industry – meeting the challenges of COVID-19
Magdalena Rodriguez de Azero, Executive Director Vaccines Europe, discusses issues around vaccine provision, including supply and increased demand, as well as vaccine hesitancy in...
Community pharmacies – ready to act as a vaccine gateway
Jan De Belie, Professional Affairs Advisor at the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU), spoke to Health Europa Quarterly about how community pharmacies...
Influenza vaccine supply in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Valeria Fava, Isabella Mori, Mariano Votta, and Maira Cardillo of Cittadinanzattiva have curated the results of a civic survey on the supply of influenza...
Vaccination: the pathway for concrete citizens’ engagement
The involvement of civil society actors in discussions around vaccination is crucial. Cittadinanzattiva’s Mariano Votta and Daniela Quaggia outline their work in this area.
Vaccine...
World Health Organization addresses drug safety during COVID-19
The World Health Organization is highlighting the need for international drug safety monitoring during COVID-19.
For medicines to work safely, having strong systems in place...
Resilient immunisation systems in Europe: a multi-stakeholder debate
Mariano Votta, Director of Active Citizenship Network, and Clifford Holt, International Editor at Health Europa Quarterly, introduce this Special Feature on the need to...
