Brazil Ramps Up Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign After Dead Monkey Discovered
Officials confirmed that the monkey had been infected with the virus. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dead monkey prompts Sao Paulo to step up yellow fever vaccination
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Health authorities launched a yellow fever vaccination campaign on the north side of Brazil's largest city over the weekend after a dead monkey was found infected with the disease, state and city officials said on Monday. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Nigeria:Yellow Fever - Kwara Vaccinates 200,000 People in 3 Days
[Vanguard] The Kwara Government said on Monday that no fewer than 200,000 people have been vaccinated within three days of the ongoing yellow fever reactive vaccination in the state. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 16, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria:Yellow Fever - Kwara Vaccinates 200,000 People - Official
[Premium Times] The Kwara Government said on Monday that no fewer than 200,000 people have been vaccinated within three days of the ongoing yellow fever reactive vaccination in the state. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 16, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Experts Alarmed by Yellow Fever Cases in Asia Experts Alarmed by Yellow Fever Cases in Asia
Eleven cases of yellow fever in workers returning to China highlighted the need to ramp up prevention, boost the vaccine supply, and fast-track research into new vaccine technologies.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Yellow fever – France – French Guiana
On 22 August 2017, the National IHR Focal Point for France notified a confirmed fatal case of yellow fever in a 43-year-old Brazilian woman in French Guiana, with an unknown vaccination status. (Source: WHO Disease Outbreaks)
Source: WHO Disease Outbreaks - August 30, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: news Source Type: news
At What Height Do You Consider Preventative Treatment for Acute Mountain Sickness?
Discussion
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a well-known problem for some people who travel to high altitude, especially altitudes > 2500 m (~8200 feet). Symptoms include headache, nausea or emesis, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, difficulty sleeping and poor appetite. The incidence in adults ranges from 25% at 2975 m to up to 75% at 5896 m. The incidence in children is less clear but it appears that children are more susceptible at 45% for 16-19 year olds for similar altitudes. Risk factors are numerous including age, gender, obesity, ascent rate, altitude for sleeping, previous exposure to high altitude, prev...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 21, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Depletion of U.S. Licensed Yellow Fever Vaccine for Travelers Depletion of U.S. Licensed Yellow Fever Vaccine for Travelers
The manufacturer of the YF-VAX has announced that there ' s no more supply as of July 24, 2017, but an alternative yellow fever vaccine has been provisionally allowed by the FDA.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 14, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
U.S. Yellow Fever Vaccine Completely Out of Stock (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
Edited by Andr é Sofair, MD, MPH, and William E. Chavey, MD, MS
YF-VAX, the only U.S.-licensed yellow fever vaccine, was completely out of stock as of July … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - July 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Update: Temporary Total Depletion of U.S. Licensed Yellow Fever Vaccine for Civilian Travelers Addressed by Investigational New Drug Use of Imported Stamaril Vaccine
(Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - July 27, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Pharma Technology Focus – Issue 60
In this issue: Solving US drug pricing issues by importing cheaper Canadian drugs, underexplored fields in immuno-oncology, a new temperature-resistant rabies and yellow fever vaccine, the increasingly popularity of adaptive clinical trials, and more … (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - June 21, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Could a temperature-resistant vaccine spell the end for rabies and yellow fever?
Current vaccines for rabies and yellow fever are plagued by the difficulties of transporting temperature-controlled drugs. A new European consortium led by KU Leuven may have the solution. Elly Earls reports. (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - June 13, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Uganda: Government Issuing New Yellow Fever Cards
[Monitor] Kampala -The Ministry of Health has started issuing new standardised yellow fever vaccination cards as a measure undertaken to prevent forgeries. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 29, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Uganda: Let Yellow Fever Vaccination Process Be Transparent
[Monitor] The Ministry of Health announced last week that it has started issuing new standardised yellow fever vaccination cards as a measure to avert forgeries. This is a welcome move, especially for Ugandans intending to travel, many of whom have been inconvenienced upon reaching Entebbe Airport, when it is discovered that they either do not have the certificates or were carrying certificates that were issued by unauthorised facilities. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 29, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Addressing a Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortage -- US, 2016-2017 Addressing a Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortage -- US, 2016-2017
Due to manufacturing problems, the only supply of U.S.-licensed yellow fever vaccine is due to run out by mid-2017. What protocols are in place to ensure continued coverage?Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
