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Novak Djokovic under fire over Covid vaccine stance despite claims he is not against jab

Novak Djokovic under fire over Covid vaccine stance despite claims he is not against jab

Tennis star Novak Djokovic’s comments about Covid-19 vaccination will “cause harm”, a medical expert has claimed. His views are “enormously influential” and could “reinforce beliefs” among people who are not as fit and healthy, according to Professor Dominic Wilkinson, professor of medical ethics at the University of Oxford. Meanwhile Health Secretary Sajid Javid suggested that … Read more

Dad receives cancer vaccine in UK first – what is the anti-tumour jab?

Dad receives cancer vaccine in UK first - what is the anti-tumour jab?

A father of five in Merseyside has become the first patient in the UK to receive a vaccine for head and neck cancer. Graham Booth, 54, received the jab which is designed to stop his recurring cancer from returning. the West Kirby resident was first diagnosed with cancer in 2011 and has fought to keep … Read more

How to get obesity jab on NHS – Who qualifies and how it will work

How to get obesity jab on NHS - Who qualifies and how it will work

A recent report found that over 60 percent of adults in England are at risk of developing chronic health problems due to their weight. In 2020, a whopping 67 percent of men and 60 percent of women were either overweight or obese. That is over 35 million individuals. Perhaps most worryingly, 20 percent of Year … Read more

Jab creator says politicians 'probably killed hundreds of thousands of people'

Jab creator says politicians 'probably killed hundreds of thousands of people'

An Oxford scientist who worked on the AstraZeneca vaccine says he believes scientists and politicians “probably killed hundreds of thousands of people” by tarnishing the vaccine’s reputation. Speaking to the BBC, Professor Sir John Bell said: “You have damaged the reputation of the vaccine in a way that resonates with the rest of the world.” … Read more

What is the MMR jab and is it safe? Health chiefs issue measles warning as vaccine rate falls

What is the MMR jab and is it safe? Health chiefs issue measles warning as vaccine rate falls

Health chiefs have expressed concern after it emerged that MMR vaccination rates in England had fallen to their lowest level in a decade. The uptake of two doses of the MMR vaccine is currently 85.5% – slightly below the 95% target for preventing measles recurrence. Health officials say more than one in 10 children starting … Read more

Sajid Javid to give Covid-19 jab update amid U-turn reports over mandatory vaccinations

Sajid Javid to give Covid-19 jab update amid U-turn reports over mandatory vaccinations

The Health Secretary Sajid Javid is to give a statement to MPs on Monday (January 31) amid reports the Government is to scrap mandatory Covid-19 vaccines for frontline health and social care workers. Ministers have been facing pressure to put back the requirement for staff in England to be double jabbed by April amid fears … Read more

Unvaxxed cops given new February deadline for COVID jab

Unvaxxed cops given new February deadline for COVID jab

Some NYPD cops who have refused to get vaccinated have a new February deadline to get the jab – or else they will get canned, The Post has learned. The updated guidance was detailed in a Sunday night letter from the Sergeants Benevolent Association to its members. The directive applies to new hires in the … Read more