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Flu vaccination urged for high-risk individuals ahead of winter

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As South Africa prepares for the winter season, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, the Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC, is urging the public, particularly those at high risk of severe influenza, to promptly seek flu vaccinations at their nearest public clinics or healthcare providers. Nkomo-Ralehoko’s call to action coincided with the observance of World Hand Hygiene Day on … Read more

WHO sees ‘incredibly low’ COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge

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Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are putting pressure on healthcare systems this winter, leading public health officials told Reuters. In the United States, several European countries, and other parts of the world, there have been reports of rising hospitalizations linked to respiratory infections in recent weeks. Death rates have … Read more