SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea on Monday sought to allay concerns over the safety of its seasonal influenza vaccine, urging citizens to avoid straining the health system, which is already reeling from the coronavirus. File photo: South Korea, October 23, 2020 A man receives an influenza vaccine at the Coal …
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SEOUL (Reuters) – Five people have died in South Korea after a flu shot last week, officials said, adding that the seasonal inoculation program has been stepped up to address potential COVID-19 complications, raising concerns about vaccine safety. File photo: A health worker attaches a notice to suspend influenza vaccination …
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According to a new audit by Comptroller Scott Stringer, our four-legged friends at the city’s animal care centers suffer from respiratory disease, eat finished food and live in dirty canals. “Until we find them permanent homes, it is our responsibility to provide safe conditions, adequate food and medical treatment to …
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Live larvae bat ticks (Carrie Kelly) Found on a large brown bat in New Jersey.Image: J.O.C./Rutors Center for Vector Biology As if we didn’t have enough bad news to share right now, a tick species associated with bats has been spotted for the first time in New Jersey. The health …
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