Editorial Staff 9329 posts 0 comments

TL/DR - Millions of high-risk older Australians are missing out on recommended vaccinations for diseases such as COVID, the flu, pneumococcal disease, and shingles. The likelihood of someone being vaccinated changes depending on where they live, their birthplace, the language they speak at home, and their income. The article suggests implementing…

TL/DR - A car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing near Niagara Falls resulted in two deaths. Authorities are now investigating whether a mechanical failure could be responsible for the blast, with the vehicle's Event Data Recorder (similar to an aircraft's "black box") potentially crucial to understanding the cause. The incident…

TL/DR - The Manheim Central school board has agreed to add Penn Medicine HealthWorks as an optional care provider for employee health insurance starting in January. The decision, which was approved by an 8-1 vote, will not replace the current health insurance but will be an additional option for employees enrolled in the health plan. The cost to…

TL/DR - St Cecilia’s Care Group in Yorkshire has been able to fill staff vacancies at its homes by hiring 32 workers from overseas, mainly from India, Ghana and Zimbabwe, thanks to the UK government expanding the health worker visa scheme to include care workers. The company pays the same wages to these staff as their UK colleagues and without…