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RFK Jr told Congress a trip to Samoa had ‘nothing to do with vaccines.’ A letter from 2019 says otherwise

In a newly-obtained letter to Samoa’s prime minister, RFK Jr. used the words ‘vaccine’ or ‘vaccination’ eight times

The Independent UK

Dolly Parton's Health Giving Reached Vaccine Research, a Children's Hospital and a Rural Women's Center in Tennessee

Dolly Parton died at 80 at a Nashville cancer center. Her documented health giving funded vaccine research and children's hospitals.

Medical Daily

Urgent plea issued to parents as vaccine uptake for babies in UK falls again

New data has revealed that uptake rates for vaccines protecting babies have fallen once more

The Independent UK

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Shingrix Recipients Were 10 Percent Less Likely to Be Diagnosed with Heart Disease Than Zostavax Recipients

An Oxford-led study of more than 70,000 older adults found Shingrix recipients had 10 percent fewer heart disease diagnoses than Zostavax recipients.

Medical Daily

Could there soon be a vaccine for the common cold?

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The Independent UK

Dolly Parton’s co-star Ricky Schroder sparks outrage over ‘tone deaf’ tribute

Schroder played Parton’s father, Robert Lee Patton, in the TV movie ‘Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors’ and its sequel

The Independent UK

Early trials for vaccine for common cold are ‘encouraging’, scientists say

The vaccine has been hailed as a ‘significant milestone’ in tackling the virus behind the common cold

The Independent UK

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Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could we protect them using vaccines in baits?

The deadly rabies virus was once common across Europe. A bite from an infected dog, wolf or fox could be fatal.

The Conversation

Dolly Parton once gave $1 million to help develop the Moderna COVID vaccine at Vanderbilt: ‘I’m kind of addicted to the feeling of giving’

Dolly Parton had a $450 million fortune at her passing, but spent much of her life giving it away—including $1 million toward COVID-19 vaccine research.

Fortune

Heart Inflammation Was More Common After COVID Infection Than After Pfizer Vaccination in Four Million Young People

A study of 4.1 million people ages 16 to 25 compared myocarditis after COVID infection with myocarditis after vaccination. Here is what it found.

Medical Daily

Blood Product Testing Suggests Bourbon Virus Exposure Is Wider Across the United States Than Case Counts Show

New antibody testing of pooled US plasma suggests Bourbon virus exposure is broader than confirmed cases indicate. What tick season means now.

Medical Daily

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Resignation Calls Mount After Two Unvaccinated People Die From Recent Measles

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces calls to resign after two unvaccinated individuals died after contracting measles in Pennsylvania, highlighting renewed scrutiny of his controversial vaccine stance amid a significant outbreak.

International Business Times UK

Florida Moves to Drop Hepatitis B, Chickenpox, Hib and Pneumococcal Shots from Public and Private School Rules

Florida's health department filed a rule dropping four school vaccine requirements. Seven others stay in law. What parents should check now.

Medical Daily

Study uncovers surprise benefits of Shingrix shingles vaccine

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NHS shingles jab could lower risk of stroke and heart attacks, study finds

Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus flaring up again in people who previously had chicken pox

The Economic Times

Convening India's brightest minds: The Bharat Life Sciences Award’s Innovation Summit to spotlight life sciences

India sets its sights on becoming a frontrunner in innovation within the life sciences arena. The Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 aims to honor exceptional scientific achievements while promoting teamwork. With leaders gathering to enhance manufacturing and drug discovery capabilities, discussions will delve into topics like AI-driven discovery and cutting-edge…

The Guardian - UK

Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication

The Guardian - AU

‘I just give from my heart’: how Dolly Parton’s philanthropy focused most on helping children

Parton put her millions behind causes she believed in – from Covid vaccines to the Imagination Library, which sends children around the world a free book every month

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In 2016, Dolly Parton gave $1,000 per month for six months to Tennessee wildfire victims, raising $8.9 million through My People fund

The world mourns the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully at eighty in Nashville on August 25. From her modest roots, she transformed into an icon, creating a legacy through her music. Passionate about education, she founded the Imagination Library, delivering countless free books to…

The Economic Times

US lawmakers question Health Secretary Kennedy on vaccine settlement disclosures

US senators are questioning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s explanation regarding his financial stake. His recent statements conflict with earlier testimony and ethics filings about Gardasil vaccine litigation. Kennedy previously stated he would transfer his interest in potential Gardasil fees to his son. However, he now claims neither he…

Medical Daily

Experimental Tuberculosis Vaccine Fell Short of BCG in Nearly Seven Thousand African Newborns but Questions Remain

The phase 3 priMe trial found that VPM1002 was not noninferior to BCG in nearly 7,000 newborns, but the result is hard to interpret.

The Independent UK

Florida aims to drop some school vaccine requirements – including several backed by Trump

Last year, Florida’s surgeon general said he hoped to end vaccine mandates in the state – equating them to a form of ‘slavery’

Medical Daily

Florida Catholic Bishops Reject the Attorney General's Demand to Allow Religious Vaccine Exemptions in Diocesan Schools

Florida's Catholic bishops told the attorney general that their schools will keep refusing religious vaccine exemptions. What it means for families.

LiveScience

2 people die of measles in Pennsylvania as vaccination rates drop across the nation

Pennsylvania health officials have reported two recent deaths from measles, marking the United States' first deaths from the highly infectious disease in 2026.

The Guardian - US

Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 after cancer diagnosis

Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes

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