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What is measles and why is it so important to keep your vaccines up to date? – UK Department of Health and Security

Because measles is so contagious, even a small decrease in vaccinations could lead to an increase in cases. There has been a resurgence of measles in the UK and around the world in recent years. In 2024 In the UK, there have been 2,911 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles.The highest number of cases recorded each year in decades. Figures reported for 2025 To date, there have been 957…

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As America prepares to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.'s new CDC deputy downplays its importance

Amy Maxman After a year-long measles outbreak that left many more sick. 2,400 peopleAs a result, the United States is in danger of losing its status as a measles-free country. But Ralph Abraham, the newly appointed deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said at a briefing for journalists this week that he was unconcerned by the prospect. “It’s just the cost of doing…

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What are the symptoms and when should you seek medical advice – UK Health Security Agency

Croup is a common childhood condition that affects the trachea, airways to the lungs, and vocal cords. It mainly affects infants and toddlers between 6 months and 3 years of age, but most cases occur in those aged 1 year. Boys tend to be more affected than girls, and croup is most common in late fall and early winter. A child may get croup more than once. What Causes Croup? Croup is usually…

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New publications in health economics and genomics January 20, 2026

4 publications since last update: A systematic review of preferences for additional outcomes from genomic testing link Multinational cost-utility analysis of panel-based pharmacogenetic-guided treatment in patients enrolled in the U-PGx PREPARE study | link Economic evaluation of next-generation sequencing technologies in pediatric patients with confirmed or probable rare diseases: a systematic…

#Economics #genomics #health #January #publications

Medicaid is trying a new approach with sickle cell. The company only gets paid if its expensive gene therapy works.

Serenity Cole enjoyed Christmas last month near her St. Louis home, making crafts with her family and visiting friends. It was a contrast to how 18-year-old Cole spent part of the 2024 holiday season. She was in the hospital. It often occurred with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that damages oxygen-carrying red blood cells and causes severe pain in the arms and legs for years. Unexpected…

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Using the Economic Value of Social Contact to Assess the Costs and Benefits of Non-Pharmaceutical Pandemic Measures | European Journal of Health Economics

Rezapour, A., Souresrafil, A., Peighambari, M.M., Heidarali, M., Tashakori-Miyanroudi, M.: Economic evaluation of programs against COVID-19: a systematic review. International J. Surg. 8510~18(2021) article pubmed Google Scholar Alfano, V., Ercolano, S.: Efficacy of lockdowns against COVID-19: a cross-country panel analysis. Application Health Economy. health policy 18(4), 509–517…

#Assess #benefits #contact #costs #Economic #Economics #European #health #Journal #measures #NonPharmaceutical #Pandemic #Social

What are the symptoms of shingles and how is it related to chickenpox? – UK Department of Health and Security

Shingles, medically known as shingles, is an infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox (chickenpox). Once a person has recovered from chickenpox, the virus may remain dormant in the body and later reactivate, manifesting as shingles due to age or immunosuppression. People who have ever had chickenpox are at risk of getting shingles later in…

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With Medicaid out of the picture, hospitals can go one step further with 340B.

Medicaid provides long-term coverage for treatment costs up to 90 days before enrollment, recognizing that illnesses (and medical expenses) are not bound by the program’s cut-off date requirements. recent federal policy changes But it quietly shortened the retroactive coverage period to 60 days, shifting billions of dollars in costs from the government to patients, nursing homes and other parts…

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CEO of Largest Public Health Plan Warns Federal Cuts Will Put Medicaid Enrollment at Risk

When the head of the nation’s largest public health plan expresses concern about federal cuts to Medicaid, she’s not just doing it because it’s her job. It’s personal. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Martha Santana-Chin grew up with Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid, a government-run health care program for low-income disabled people. And now he is CEO of LA Care, which manages the…

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Republican cuts will disrupt Medicaid enrollment, warns CEO of largest public health plan

The head of the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan is not alone in worrying about federal cuts to Medicaid. It’s personal. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Martha Santana-Chin grew up on Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid, a government-run health care program for low-income and disabled people. Currently, she is CEO of LA Care, which operates the largest Medi-Cal health…

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Vaccines may help older adults more than previously thought

Let’s be clear. The main reason for receiving the shingles (infection caused by the shingles virus) vaccination is the two-dose vaccination. 90% protection It combats a painful, blistering condition that can cause persistent nerve pain and other serious long-term complications. And it will affect one-third of Americans in their lifetime. The most important reasons older adults get vaccinated…

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RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement received a warm response on Capitol Hill. Here's what to expect in 2026:

When one of Adam Burkhammer’s foster children began struggling with hyperactivity, the West Virginia lawmaker and his wife decided to change his diet and eliminate all foods containing synthetic dyes. “We saw a change in his behavior and the behavior of the other children,” said Burkhammer, who has adopted or fostered 10 children with his wife. “It has a real impact on real kids.” Republicans…

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Vaccines scrapped by CDC protect millions from disease

The federal government has scaled back recommended childhood vaccines, excluding six that have protected millions of people from serious illness, long-term disability and death. Just the three drugs for hepatitis A, hepatitis B and rotavirus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said will no longer be routinely recommended have prevented nearly 2 million hospitalizations and…

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Health status preferences revisited after 20 years: setting new EQ-5D-3L values for the Netherlands

outline The EQ-VT study was conducted using a representative sample of the Dutch population in terms of age and gender. Respondents were recruited by a marketing research firm and interviewed by trained interviewers. Quality control measures were implemented to ensure data integrity, and regression methods used to analyze the data and generate a new set of EQ-5D-3L values were implemented.…

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Thrift store. clinic. Roller rink. Center has become a ‘radical’ lifeline amid homelessness and drug crisis.

NEW ORLEANS — From the outside, the abandoned Family Dollar store in the Lower 9th Ward looks menacing. It’s covered in graffiti and the parking lot is littered with aluminum cans and trash. It sits on a street with other vacant lots and decaying buildings. lasting destruction One of the poorest neighborhoods in the city, the neighborhood endured after Hurricane Katrina. But inside the store is a…

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What is the difference between a weather-health alert and a severe weather alert? – UK Department of Health and Security

Throughout the summer and winter, UKHSA and the Met Office monitor the weather forecast to help health and social care professionals, emergency services, the voluntary sector and the public prepare for adverse conditions. If particularly hot or cold weather is forecast, we will carry out joint risk assessments and issue alerts where necessary. UKHSA’s Weather-Health Alerts (WHA) is separate from…

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In Lodge Grass, Montana, the Crow community is working to rebuild from the ravages of Meth.

katherine houghton Rosie Grass, Mong. — Brothers Lonny and Teyon Fritzler walked through the tall grass and cottonwoods around their boarded-up childhood home near the Little Bighorn River and daydreamed about how they might rebuild. The rolling meadows outside the one-story house are where Lonny learned how to break horses from his grandfather. This is where Teyon learned how to harvest buffalo…

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