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Health authorities are pushing vaccination on two fronts. NPR reports that an unusually early flu season means Americans should get their flu shot sooner rather than later. In Sweden, the HPV vaccine offer is being broadened, with free shots extended to everyone up to 26 years old, a move welcomed by public health advocates as an expansion of cancer prevention coverage.
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New findings from Sweden indicate that women who received the HPV vaccine had a lower risk of giving birth prematurely. The research, reported by Swedish public broadcaster TT, adds to the growing body of evidence on the vaccine's safety and broader health benefits. The topic is drawing attention as HPV vaccination programmes continue to expand across the region.
- 3FAO promotes backyard poultry farming in Afghanistan●Backyard poultry: Linking nutrition, livelihoods and animal health in Afghanistan
The Food and Agriculture Organization is highlighting backyard poultry programmes in Afghanistan that connect better nutrition, household incomes and animal health. Keeping small flocks gives rural families a source of eggs and protein while providing women and vulnerable households with a modest but reliable income, and FAO is pairing this with vaccination and basic veterinary support to keep the birds alive and productive.
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New reporting highlights estimates that roughly one in eight cancer cases worldwide are caused by infections, including viruses such as HPV and hepatitis B. Health experts say the figures underscore the value of vaccination and other preventive measures, noting many infection-related cancers could be avoided through wider vaccine coverage and screening programmes.
- 5USF leads new push to restore trust in children's vaccines●USF leads new effort to bring facts and trust back to children’s vaccinations
The University of South Florida is leading a new initiative aimed at rebuilding public confidence in childhood vaccinations through accurate information and community outreach. The effort comes amid declining vaccine confidence and rising hesitancy among parents. The university says the programme will focus on facts, transparency and trusted messengers to counter misinformation about routine childhood immunisations.