Public health

COVID-19

New vaccines on the way

Butantan Institute and federal government plan to start human trials of two vaccine candidates in the coming months

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COVID-19

The evolution of a virus

Low vaccination rates and lack of control over SARS-CoV-2 circulation is increasing the likelihood that more transmissible and lethal variants will emerge

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COVID-19

High infant mortality in Sergipe

Despite having enough beds available in intensive care units (ICU) for adults, Sergipe has a 41% shortfall in pediatric beds

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nuclear tests

France underestimated how many were affected by nuclear testing

The inhabitants of the archipelagos of French Polynesia were exposed to 2–20 times more radiation than previously estimated

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Covid-19

Poor performance

Brazil's response to the pandemic was considered the worst in the world by a survey released in January by the Lowy Institute, Australia

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Retrospect

Open pathways to the first vaccine

The techniques and concepts used to eradicate smallpox in Brazil 50 years ago are still applied today to contain epidemics

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INTERVIEW

Eurico Arruda: Admirer of viruses

Coronavirus specialist and USP physician speaks about the new variants of SARS-CoV-2 and the risk they represent in the efficacy of some vaccines

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The expected effect of vaccines

Administering vaccines on a large scaled will tell us whether, in addition to protecting against the disease, they are also able to prevent infection by SARS-CoV-2

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Breathless emerging economies

Lack of public and private investment heightens the dependence of Brazil and South Africa on vaccines from other countries, unlike the other BRICS members

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Covid-19

Obstacle course

Research centers working on vaccines for the novel coronavirus in Brazil face major hurdles

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Covid-19

Combat strategy

Research networks seeking to strengthen dialogue with the public authorities arise in response to the pandemic

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Covid-19

Antibodies reduce deaths

A clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, identified a second drug capable of reducing mortality among patients with severe COVID-19

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Some more likely than others to leave the house

Middle and high earner are more willing to leave home to work during the pandemic than low earners, even at the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus

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Coronavirus

Declining infections and hospitalizations

Israel is already benefitting from the effects of vaccination against COVID-19

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Covid-19

Concerning virus variations

In early 2021, information emerged on the rapid spread of new variants of SARS-CoV-2

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Public health

Vaccinations have prevented 37 million deaths in 98 countries

Immunization against major diseases has had a significant impact on public health in low- and middle-income countries, helping to save 37 million lives between 2000 and 2019

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Careers

Public well-being

Public health experts are responsible for creating and implementing ways of protecting the health of the population

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A system under construction

Despite insufficient investment, Brazil’s universal health care system has improved social indices and has been crucial to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic

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Butantan – 120 years

Renewed momentum

The São Paulo institute strengthened itself, mobilized competencies, and integrated teams to face the pandemic

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INTERVIEW

Dimas Covas: The trajectory of Butantan

The hematologist from USP readies the São Paulo institute to fight the pandemic and has plans to transform it into one of the world’s top producers of vaccines and serums

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COVID-19

vaccine. Now what?

The introduction of vaccines in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic raises new challenges

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COVID-19

A more balanced game

Approved for emergency use, CoronaVac is the first vaccine to be offered in Brazil

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COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak started on a flight

Map shows the origin of passengers who showed symptoms of illness after the journey

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Yes to the vaccine

On January 18, FAPESP started the #vacinasim (“yesvaccine”) social media campaign to reinforce public confidence in their safety and effectiveness

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COVID-19

Lockdown and the city air

The strict social distancing measures adopted by governments to try to contain the spread of the pandemic have improved air quality in some of the world's major cities

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Interview

Gustavo Turecki: Detective of the mind

Born in Argentina and educated in Brazil, a dedicated psychiatrist investigates the causes of suicide

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COVID-19

The mutation risk

New strains of SARS-Cov-2, such as the one identified in the United Kingdom in December, could make the pathogen more transmissible and virulent

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Distribution challenges

Governments need to work with pharmaceutical and logistics companies to overcome obstacles to start the SARS-CoV-2 immunization campaign

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Approval strategy

Amid uncertainty, São Paulo announces state vaccination plan

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First cases of reinfection confirmed in Brazil

On December 9, Brazil’s health authorities officially confirmed the country’s first proven reinfection by SARS-CoV-2

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