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Debunked: Flu vaccines don't increase Strep A infections
On social media, especially TikTok, people have been making links between nasal flu vaccines given to children and the rise in Strep A infections this winter. However, there is no concrete evidence that shows that flu vaccines cause a higher susceptibility to Strep A.
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Euroviews. Trump should be more confident in the US’ Coronavirus response. An EU travel ban won’t help ǀ View
The virus is actually showing a flu-like epidemic pattern with more countries reporting more cases around the world. Based on the pattern observed, the epidemic could be ended if an international organisation steps forward to coordinate a global force to thoroughly implement flu control protocols.
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Euroviews. The language of fear used in media reports about the coronavirus is stoking prejudice ǀ View
The language to describe the virus is adding fuel to the fires of fear that are burning in countries with confirmed cases. Phrases such as “deadly virus,” “public health emergency” and “outbreak” mirror the scripts of disaster movies rather than real life.
