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MHRA approves new formulation of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds

A new age-appropriate formulation of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) for use in children aged 5 to 11 years old has been approved today by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after finding that it is safe and effective.

22 Dec 2021

UK government signs two new deals to combat the Omicron variant

Millions more cutting-edge antiviral treatments for COVID-19 have been secured for NHS patients as the UK Government signs two new contracts to help tackle Omicron.

22 Dec 2021

Risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 by workplace and trade

Researchers investigate the risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure to people in workplaces across different occupations over time.

21 Dec 2021

COVID-19 vaccine protection declines after three months of receiving two doses

The protection offered by the Oxford-Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses, a study says.

21 Dec 2021

WHO releases Baseline report for the Decade of Healthy Ageing for people aging 60 and over

At least 14% of all people aged 60 years and over ̶- more than 142 million people ̶- are currently unable to meet all their basic daily needs according to the Baseline report for the Decade of Healthy Ageing, released by the World Health Organization today.

20 Dec 2021

Trial identifies a drug that may benefit some patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia

A proof-of-concept trial led by the Universities of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has identified a drug that may offer benefit some patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia.

18 Dec 2021

University of Birmingham launches 5 new major studies focused on management of type 1 diabetes

The University of Birmingham today announces the launch of five new major studies aimed at improving the prevention, treatment and management of type 1 diabetes – with a particular focus on children and young adults.

17 Dec 2021

Government provides record funding to support the social care sector

Care providers, residents and staff will all benefit from additional funding to support the social care sector.

17 Dec 2021

Government and faith leaders unite in the national effort to urge booster uptake

The government and faith leaders have united in the national effort to get the country boosted in the wake of a surge in Omicron cases.

17 Dec 2021

25 million people in the UK have had COVID-19 top up jab

More than 25 million people in the UK have had a COVID-19 top up jab, as the vaccination programme is turbocharged to get all eligible adults boosted as soon as possible.

16 Dec 2021

G7 health ministers issue statement on the global threat of Omicron variant

G7 health ministers today held their final meeting of the UK's G7 Presidency, focusing particularly on the very worrying developments on Omicron.

16 Dec 2021

Study identifies five key elements common to successful mental health interventions

Individuals with chronic health conditions are more likely to also struggle with mental health, a problem that only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Dec 2021

Personal traits and health behaviors of superheroes shine light on healthy aging

Even for superheroes, regular physical activity and strong social bonds are important for healthy ageing, suggest researchers in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

14 Dec 2021

Adopting superhero behaviors may improve quality of life in older age

Adopting superhero behaviors such as maintaining physical activity and strong social connections may improve health later in life, a University of Queensland study has found.

14 Dec 2021

England's Chief Medical Officer calls on the public to get booster vaccination

Chief Medical Officer for England Professor Chris Whitty will call on the public to get a booster vaccination, in a nationwide advertising campaign launching today (Tuesday 14 December) to further galvanize the booster program.

14 Dec 2021

NHS COVID Pass rolled out to fully vaccinated 12-15 year olds for international travel

Today, the NHS COVID pass will be rolled out to 12-15 year olds for international travel, allowing even more people to be able to prove their vaccine status.

13 Dec 2021

750 Armed Forces personnel step up to accelerate the vaccine booster program

750 Armed Forces personnel have been made available to support the NHS, the Department of Health and Social Care and Scottish Government to accelerate the vaccine booster program.

13 Dec 2021

Fully vaccinated contacts of a COVID-19 case should take daily rapid tests for 7 days

From Tuesday 14 December, people who are fully vaccinated and identified as a contact of someone with COVID-19 - whether Omicron or not - should take an NHS rapid lateral flow test every day for 7 days to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

12 Dec 2021

Additional support offered to the social care sector to protect people from Omicron variant

Additional support is being offered to the social care sector as part of a package of new measures to protect people from the spread of the Omicron variant.

12 Dec 2021

Challenges of bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic

A new study aims to generate an understanding of the overall challenges that the people experiencing bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic face.

9 Dec 2021

Social Care News and Research

MHRA approves new formulation of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds

UK government signs two new deals to combat the Omicron variant

Risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 by workplace and trade

COVID-19 vaccine protection declines after three months of receiving two doses

WHO releases Baseline report for the Decade of Healthy Ageing for people aging 60 and over

Trial identifies a drug that may benefit some patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia

University of Birmingham launches 5 new major studies focused on management of type 1 diabetes

Government provides record funding to support the social care sector

Government and faith leaders unite in the national effort to urge booster uptake

25 million people in the UK have had COVID-19 top up jab

G7 health ministers issue statement on the global threat of Omicron variant

Study identifies five key elements common to successful mental health interventions

Personal traits and health behaviors of superheroes shine light on healthy aging

Adopting superhero behaviors may improve quality of life in older age

England's Chief Medical Officer calls on the public to get booster vaccination

NHS COVID Pass rolled out to fully vaccinated 12-15 year olds for international travel

750 Armed Forces personnel step up to accelerate the vaccine booster program

Fully vaccinated contacts of a COVID-19 case should take daily rapid tests for 7 days

Additional support offered to the social care sector to protect people from Omicron variant

Challenges of bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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