Health Dept recommends flu vaccine amid rise in respiratory infections
The flu season is expected to start in the next few weeks and the department is advising those at high ...
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What is Disease X and why are scientists speculating about it? – Here’s everything we know
Science labs are already developing vaccines for a 'hypothetical' Disease X, said to be 20 times more fatal than COVID-19.
Health Department to introduce new vaccines to improve existing coverage
Phaahla noted that South Africa continues to experience outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, despite a strong childhood vaccination programme.
Govt considers vaccination to contain the spread of avian influenza
The number of chickens that have died is 107,705, while the reported number of chickens that were culled is 1,318,521.
South Africa, Germany sign agreement for vaccines production
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and Germany's KfW Development Bank have concluded a financing agreement for the production ...
Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes – here’s why
The flu vaccine remains the most effective method to prevent severe illness. South African epidemiologists say.
SA donates 2 million J&J vaccine doses to Liberia, Sierra Leone
The department said South Africa and Liberia enjoy strong bilateral relations.
Second person dies from rare syndrome linked to Covid-19 vaccine
SAHPRA has confirmed the second death resulting from Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Dr Joe Phaahla: SA’s health minister tests positive for COVID-19
Dr Joe Phaahla will continue to perform his official duties from home for seven days.
Pfizer documents reveal vaccine has 1 291 side effects
The Pfizer documents released by the US FDA have reignited vaccine hesitancy.
South Africa on course to launch mRNA vaccine hub
The new hub is not just for South Africa, said the Minister.
NantSA vaccination plant to be launched in Cape Town
The vaccination plant will be launched on Wednesday.
Melissa McAtee: Pfizer whistleblower sparks vaccine hesitancy with these claims
Melissa McAtee is fully vaccinated but claims something weird is in the jab.
Omicron variant factsheet on transmissibility, severity, effectiveness of vaccines
Here's what the global science community knows about the Omicron variant at this time.
Mandatory vaccinations on the way: Here’s how South Africans reacted
Mandatory vaccinations will be enforced on certain industries and locations, the government confirmed.
COVID-19 update: New cases per province on Friday 3 December 2021
Here is a look at the latest COVID-19 update on new cases per province.
SA’s 12-17 cohort can now get vaccinated: Here’s what we know
The 12-17 cohort can now get vaccinated and no consent is required from parents.
Vaccine certificate: Here’s a guide on how to claim your ‘vax pass’
Here's a complete guide on how to obtain your vaccine certificate.
Sea Point protest: ‘Plandemic’ theorists clash with police [video]
Two men were arrested for not wearing a mask at the Sea Point protest.
Vaccine passports: These countries plan on introducing the ‘vax ID’
South Africa is not the only country toggling with the idea of introducing vaccine passports
J&J proposes vaccine ‘booster’ trial In South Africa
Johnson & Johnson may host a COVID-19 booster shot trial in South Africa.
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