Derry City Football Team Hit by Mumps: Points to A Deeper Problem

The Derry Journal has reported that several players in the Derry City football team has come down with Mumps. The team boss has said something, according to the news paper report, which indicates a deeper issue behind the outbreak.According to the quote given by the newspaper: "It's certainly interesting that it's affecting our southern lads as … Continue reading Derry City Football Team Hit by Mumps: Points to A Deeper Problem

Polio Vaccine Team Killed in Pakistan

According to the Al Arabiya News, four members of a polio vaccination team were killed on February 18, 2015, after being kidnapped from Southwest Pakistan.This issue has been a teething problem, especially since poor vaccination coverage means immense risk to India and Global eradication status.

Pertussis Cases on the Rise in Washington

Compared to the first 14 weeks of 2014, in the same period in 2015, Washington has experienced a major spike in the number of pertussis cases. There were 49 cases in the corresponding period of 2014, compared to which, in 2015, there have been 319 cases.Pertussis shows cyclical trends of increasing numbers every three to … Continue reading Pertussis Cases on the Rise in Washington

Influenza Vaccine Deaths in Italy: Association/Correlation versus Causation

There is a lot of interest being stirred up by the news of deaths following administration of the Fluad influenza vaccine in Italy. According to news sites, the premier medical agency in Italy, AIFA, has declared that there have been 13 deaths which have been associated with the administration of the vaccine. An investigation has been … Continue reading Influenza Vaccine Deaths in Italy: Association/Correlation versus Causation