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Covid undervaccination led to thousands of deaths in UK

People not having all their recommended doses of Covid vaccine led to thousands of unnecessary deaths and severe outcomes, researchers have found.

16 January 2024

Covid boosters needed as vaccine protection wanes after six months, finds UKHSA

There is a continued need for Covid boosters, according to a Government study, which found they provide significant protection against death but this wanes after six months.

02 January 2024

Police called as ‘anti-vaxxers’ storm GP Covid clinic

A group of ‘anti-vaxxers’ stormed into a GP practice in Hampshire and threatened staff as they were carrying out a Covid vaccine clinic.

31 October 2023

Moderna aims to license combined flu and Covid jab in 2025

Moderna has announced its combined flu and Covid vaccine has generated strong immune responses in early-stage trials.

10 October 2023

Limiting Covid boosters to the over-80s would be more cost-effective

Limiting autumn Covid boosters to the over-80s, and high-risk over-45s, would have been the most cost-effective option, according to a Government impact assessment.

10 October 2023

Covid-19 antiviral molnupiravir can help virus mutate and spread

One of the most common antiviral treatments used to treat Covid-19 – molnupiravir – appears to drive the virus to mutate and evolve.

29 September 2023

New Covid variant Pirola ‘no more likely’ to evade antibodies

The new Covid variant, known as Pirola, is ‘no more likely’ to evade antibodies than other recent variants, according to early government data.

27 September 2023

GPs asked to encourage pregnant women to take up Covid jab offer

GPs and midwives are being urged to make sure pregnant women know they are eligible for booster vaccinations this autumn amidst concerns over the latest Covid variant.

26 September 2023

Solicitors referred to tribunal after sending ‘threatening’ Covid vaccine letters to GPs

Solicitors who sent ‘aggressively threatening’ letters to GPs concerning Covid vaccine exemptions have been referred to a disciplinary tribunal.

04 September 2023