the High Authority for Health justifies its negative opinion for the reimbursement of a potential treatment

the High Authority for Health justifies its negative opinion for the reimbursement of a potential treatment

At the end of October, the HAS refused “early” access to Biogen’s Qalsody, indicated in a rare genetic form of the pathology, which aroused the anger of patients. On October 25, the opinion of the High Authority for Health (HAS) had the effect of a cold shower for patients suffering from a rare form of … Read more

a more effective and less toxic treatment is proven in the United States

a more effective and less toxic treatment is proven in the United States

DECRYPTION – A clinical trial shows the benefits of combining immunotherapy and chemotherapy against this cancer which occurs half of the time before the age of 35. But the American experience will not be directly applicable to France, because the reference protocol is different. For the American doctorsit is a “practice changing” study: its results, … Read more

4-Year-Old from Detroit Confirmed with Measles, Potentially Exposing Others at Local Healthcare Facilities

4-Year-Old from Detroit Confirmed with Measles, Potentially Exposing Others at Local Healthcare Facilities

Infectious Measles Case Confirmed in Detroit: Health Officials Investigate Potential Exposure A 4-year-old from Detroit has been diagnosed with measles, according to the Detroit Health Department. The child, who was not vaccinated and has no history of international travel, sought treatment for the highly contagious virus at DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, an urgent care … Read more

New Pfizer Vaccine Abrysvo for RSV Now Available in Spain

New Pfizer Vaccine Abrysvo for RSV Now Available in Spain

They present a new form of passive immunization for infants and people over 60 years of age against respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus A new vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Abrysvo, from Pfizer, is now available for prescription in Spain. This vaccine, which has been shown to reduce lower respiratory tract diseases … Read more

Urgent Call to Improve Spanish Vaccination Rates to Avoid Measles Outbreaks: Latest News on Measles Outbreaks in the UK and Romania

Urgent Call to Improve Spanish Vaccination Rates to Avoid Measles Outbreaks: Latest News on Measles Outbreaks in the UK and Romania

The outbreaks in the United Kingdom and Romania lead to demands to improve Spanish vaccination rates: above 95% in the first dose, lower in the second, to avoid the virus There is only one way to get rid of measles: the vaccine. “There is no other way to stop transmission,” says the spokesperson for the … Read more

Protecting Children from Domestic Accidents: A Guide for Parents

Protecting Children from Domestic Accidents: A Guide for Parents

Domestic accidents usually involve children. Their natural curiosity turns them into little explorers exposed to accidents at home. The best way to ensure their safety is to avoid their access to risky areas without supervision, such as kitchens or near windows. The youngest children are the ones who go to the emergency room the most. … Read more

The Best Plan for Winter: Vaccination Against Flu, Covid-19, and Pneumonia

The Best Plan for Winter: Vaccination Against Flu, Covid-19, and Pneumonia

‘The best plan for this winter’ is the motto with which the Spanish Association of Vaccinology wants to raise awareness among the population to get vaccinated now to be protected during the winter. With this campaign, the AEV invites people aged 60 or over and the vulnerable population to get vaccinated against flu, Covid-19 and … Read more

XX International Balmis Knows Vaccine Update Conference in Almería: Advancements in Cancer Vaccines and Lessons from COVID-19

XX International Balmis Knows Vaccine Update Conference in Almería: Advancements in Cancer Vaccines and Lessons from COVID-19

Almería hosts this week the XX International Balmis Knows Vaccine Update Conference. It is one of the most prestigious and longest-running congresses on vaccinology on the international scene. The meeting, organized by the Institute Balmis de Vaccines and the Official College of Physicians of Almeríawill take place on October 26 and 27 and will dedicate … Read more

Immunization Campaign Against Bronchiolitis for At-Risk Babies and Youngest Children

Immunization Campaign Against Bronchiolitis for At-Risk Babies and Youngest Children

The “vaccine” against bronchiolitis will be given first to at-risk babies and the youngest onesJ. HERNANDEZ All the children under two years old are infected at some point by the respiratory syncytial virus (VRS), one of the many respiratory viruses that surround the little ones. The problem is that getting infected with RSV, something that … Read more

Common Causes of Bad Breath in Babies and How to Address Them

Common Causes of Bad Breath in Babies and How to Address Them

Wu Hanmeng pointed out that babies are in the period of oral desire from birth to 1.5 years old. They like to put fingers, pacifiers, toys and other visible objects into their mouths. If they are not properly cleaned, the mouth will be contaminated with germs; the picture shows the situation photo. (picture taken from … Read more