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Bavarian Nordic Seeks European Approval for Mpox Vaccine for Children

Danish drugmaker Bavarian Nordic announced on Friday that it is seeking European approval to use its mpox vaccine in children aged 12 to 17. This comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the rapid spread of the new, more dangerous pox strain, Clade 1b, a public health emergency of international concern. Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine is currently approved for people …

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Lagos State offers assistance programs to help children prosper in spite of family abuse

Children who have seen intimate partner abuse at home can now participate in an ongoing Support and Healing Group Program offered by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Abuse Agency (DSVA). This program seeks to give impacted children a safe and supportive environment through the Psychosocial Department. The program offers the opportunity to explore emotions, build resilience, and develop critical …

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