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Significant Barriers and Pandemic Setbacks: Why Hepatitis B Birth Dose Coverage Remains Low in The Gambia

By MedXY 01/29/2026

A 7-year retrospective analysis in The Gambia reveals that despite early adoption, timely Hepatitis B birth dose coverage remains critically low at 6.4%, severely hindered by weekend births and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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High-Dose Influenza Vaccination Reduces Hospitalizations and Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults: Insights from the FLUNITY-HD Pooled Analysis

By MedXY 12/25/2025

The FLUNITY-HD pooled analysis of over 466,000 older adults demonstrates that high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV) significantly reduces hospitalizations for influenza, pneumonia, and cardiovascular causes, including a 21.3% reduction in heart failure admissions, compared to standard-dose vaccines.

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Long COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Elevated Risk Amidst Mild Omicron Infection in a Boosted Vaccinated Cohort During COVID-19 Endemicity

By MedXY 12/24/2025

Pregnant women show increased risk of long COVID-19 post-SARS-CoV-2 infection during Omicron predominance despite mild disease, yet incidence remains modest in a highly vaccinated cohort, highlighting vaccination’s protective role amidst emerging endemicity.

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The Role of COVID-19 Vaccination in Improving Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review

By MedXY 12/24/2025

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy significantly lowers risks of severe maternal COVID-19, hospitalization, critical care admission, and preterm birth across variant periods, underscoring its safety and efficacy for maternal and neonatal health.

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Beyond the Common Cold: Deciphering the Surge of Influenza Subclade K Across Europe

By MedXY 12/20/2025

A new influenza strain, Subclade K (AH3N2 J.2.4.1), is dominating Europe's flu season with a 90% prevalence rate. Experts emphasize that while the strain is highly transmissible, vaccination remains the most effective tool for preventing severe complications and hospitalization.

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Kidney-transplant recipients benefit from COVID-19 vaccination

By MedXY 08/20/2025

Kidney-transplant recipients on long-term kidney replacement therapy demonstrate significant reductions in COVID-19-related hospitalizations and mortality following three or more vaccine doses, supporting booster vaccinations in this vulnerable population.

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COVID reinfection may raise risk of persistent symptoms by 35%

By MedXY 08/20/2025

Observational data from the RECOVER Initiative suggest that SARS-CoV-2 reinfection raises the risk of long COVID by 35% relative to single infections, with more recent vaccination potentially mitigating this risk.

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Can Preventing Herpes Reduce Dementia Risk? New Science Links Cold Sores, Shingles, and Alzheimer’s Disease

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Emerging research reveals a compelling connection between common herpes viruses and dementia risk, with vaccination and antiviral treatments showing promise for prevention.

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Can Preventing Herpes Reduce Dementia Risk? New Science Links Cold Sores, Shingles, and Alzheimer’s Disease

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Emerging research reveals a compelling connection between common herpes viruses and dementia risk, with vaccination and antiviral treatments showing promise for prevention.

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Declining Vaccination Rates Among US Kindergarteners: A Growing Public Health Concern

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Vaccination rates for US kindergarteners have declined for the third consecutive year, raising public health concerns. Experts attribute this trend to increased vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.

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Evaluating HPV Vaccination Schedules: A New Perspective on Booster Doses

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Recent research suggests that a 2-dose HPV vaccine regimen offers similar long-term protection against HPV-16 and HPV-18 as the 2+1-dose regimen, challenging the necessity of booster doses.