Code orange: infectious diseases on the rise

Code orange: infectious diseases on the rise

The Risk Management Group (RMG) has elevated the warning level for respiratory infections to code orange, signaling a significant need for increased vigilance as symptoms surge across communities. What does code orange mean? This heightened warning comes with clear recommendations aimed at curbing the spread of respiratory infections: Mask up:…
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The enduring influence of vaccine hesitancy | NEW PAPER

The enduring influence of vaccine hesitancy | NEW PAPER

The longer someone delays getting vaccinated, the less likely they are to get vaccinated at all. In our new study, we explore how this long-lasting vaccine hesitancy can impact how an epidemic unfolds. Using data from the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Portugal, we analysed vaccination waiting times (i.e. time between…
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The impact of preventing disease morbidity on overall health outcomes | NEW PAPER

The impact of preventing disease morbidity on overall health outcomes | NEW PAPER

Our latest findings published in BMC Public Health discuss the importance of considering various outcomes, beyond just preventing severe disease and mortality, when formulating COVID-19 vaccination strategies. They highlight using quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and inequality indicators as additional information for policymakers. In our study, we employ a mathematical transmission…
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