VACCINE PRODUCTION

May 28 2025HEALTH

South Africa's mRNA Hub: A Roadblock to Fair Vaccine Access

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for fair vaccine distribution. One way to achieve this is by boosting vaccine production in low and middle-income countries. The World Health Organization set up an mRNA hub in South Africa to share technology and build manufacturing skills. This hub aims to make vaccines more accessible. However, there are signif...

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Flu Shot Supply: Will We Have Enough?

The flu virus is always changing, so every year, experts pick the best strains for the upcoming flu shot. Usually, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a meeting to figure this out, but this year, they suddenly canceled it. This has people worried about whether there will be enough flu shots for everyone next season. The flu shot is crucial because it helps pr...

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