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VACCINATIONS

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2022
Pfizer’s RSV vaccine succeeds where others failed
Early data bodes well for Pfizer's RSV shot, which would be given during pregnancy to protect infants in the early months of life.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 19, 2022
Will COVID boosters prevent another wave? Scientists aren’t so sure.
The shots may help vulnerable Americans dodge serious illness or death. But some experts believe boosters must be improved and are calling for a new strategy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2022
Why China won't cooperate on finding the origins of COVID-19
For Beijing, winning its u2018people's war' against the coronavirus by controlling the propaganda narrative is more important than learning the truth about the pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 15, 2022
Why China won’t end its 'COVID zero' policy
Chinese President Xi Jinping early on took ownership of the battle against the coronavirus — now his political legitimacy rests on the outcome.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 14, 2022
If you’ve had COVID-19, watch out for stroke symptoms
Several studies now show an elevated risk of serious blood vessel inflammation during and after an infection.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 13, 2022
G20 unveils global pandemic fund to avoid repeat of COVID-19
The World Bank will manage the G20 fund to address future COVID-19 pandemics, drawing commitments from more than 20 counties, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and others.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 12, 2022
Takeda to seek Japan approval for dengue vaccine
The firm's CEO said Takeda will prioritize regulatory approval in endemic countries, and that it will later seek approval in Japan to make it available for travelers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2022
Japan's eighth COVID wave expected to be biggest since pandemic began
Unlike during past surges of the virus, infections this time around are being driven by areas that didn't experience a huge spike during the seventh wave.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2022
Japan has no plans to impose restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
After a lull in infections, numbers have rebounded again, with the nationwide daily tally reaching 87,410 on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 5, 2022
Study shows new booster improves protection for older people, Pfizer says
U.S. officials are hoping that the encouraging results will improve what has so far been a dismal public response to the retooled shots.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 28, 2022
COVID disrupted measles vaccinations in Africa and now cases are surging
After what health experts call the biggest backslide in a generation, 26 large or disruptive measles outbreaks have sprung up worldwide.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Oct 24, 2022
New COVID-19 variants have arrived. How worried should you be?
Fearmongering headlines on the new COVID-19 variants are misleading and counter the message on the effectiveness of vaccines.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 18, 2022
High hopes for nasal COVID-19 vaccines despite 'disappointing' trial
By entering the body the same way as the virus, nasal vaccines aim to build immunity in the mucous membrane that line the nose and mouth.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 18, 2022
Japan workplaces kick off omicron vaccine drive
As of Wednesday, the health ministry had received applications to give inoculations under the workplace vaccination program at 731 venues.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 14, 2022
Scientists find gene variant tied to better COVID shot response
Scientists have identified an immunity gene variant in people with strong responses to COVID-19 vaccines who were less likely to get breakthrough infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 7, 2022
What did Japan learn from its largest and deadliest COVID wave?
While the surge of infections — fueled by the BA.5 subvariant of the omicron variant — has subsided, some important questions remain unanswered.

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