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ABC News
01-06-2025
- Health
- ABC News
Getting COVID booster alongside flu shot could reduce hospitalisations, study finds
As winter begins, a new study has found that getting a COVID-19 booster at the same time as the flu vaccination could reduce the rate of hospital admissions for coronavirus. In a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia, Burnet Institute researchers found that offering COVID-19 vaccination boosters alongside the flu shot could reduce the hospital admission rate for COVID-19 by up to 14 per cent. It comes amid a renewed push by experts for Australians to get the COVID-19 booster as the NB. 1.8.1 variant has driven up infections. Researchers used mathematical models to compare scenarios where COVID-19 vaccines were delivered at different times of the year. The results showed that even though COVID-19 was not seasonal like influenza, increasing COVID-19 booster rates by offering them at the same time as the influenza vaccine was still likely to be an effective public health strategy. In the last six months, there have been 1.3 million doses of COVID boosters administered to people aged 18 years and over. Experts have been proactive in their push for higher vaccination rates. Among them is Burnet Institute head of modelling and biostatistics, and co-author of the study, Associate professor Nick Scott. He said offering both vaccinations at the same time could also be a simple way to increase vaccination coverage. "By offering a COVID-19 booster vaccination alongside the annual influenza vaccination, we could aim to achieve similar vaccination coverage for COVID-19 as influenza, which would make a meaningful difference in reducing hospital admissions and deaths," he said. Another of the study's co-authors, mathematical modeller Fenella McAndrew, said the research showed that getting vaccinated at any time against COVID-19 was a benefit, so it made sense to receive both vaccinations together. "Unlike influenza, COVID-19 doesn't have a well-defined season, and when we modelled different scenarios, the percentage of people receiving booster vaccinations was more important than the timing of the vaccination," she said. With such a reliable vaccine available for COVID-19, it makes sense for people to receive regular booster vaccinations to protect themselves, she added. COVID-19 infection can lead to serious illness that can impact every system in the body, leading to a variety of health concerns including cognitive decline, immune system damage, liver impairment, kidney disease and reduced lung function. It can also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The Australian government recommends COVID-19 booster vaccinations every 12 months for healthy adults between the ages of 18-64 without any risk factors. Older Australians, aged 75 and older, without any risk factors are advised to receive a booster vaccination every six months. According to the Department of Health, regular COVID-19 vaccinations are the best way to maintain your protection against severe illness, hospitalisation and death from COVID-19. They are especially important for anyone aged 65 years or older and people at higher risk of severe COVID-19.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local restaurant dives into International Firefighters Day
Local first responders were recognized for their daily selfless acts at one restaurant Wednesday evening. Roma's Italian Restaurant gave back to the West Lake Volunteer Fire Department Station 48 for International Firefighters Day. Officials cut the ribbon on new downtown Country Fair The team was invited for a free meal as a thank you for keeping our community safe. Along with the complimentary dinner, Roma's kitchen donated $1,000 to the squad. Saegertown residents turn trash into treasure for Make-A-Wish 'They always need fundraising opportunities so we thought what better group to do that they are protecting us if we have a problem so we were excited to offer them some money and great Italian food,' Vice President Nick Scott explained. Thursday will mark Roma's one-year anniversary. Customers can receive a complimentary meatball and candle with their celebration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJET/WFXP/
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Big Group Receives Top SME Score for Climate Action in CDP Global 2024 Scoring
London based agency achieves highest SME ranking for actions to measure, manage and mitigate carbon impact Over 25000 companies representing over 65%+ of the market cap disclose environmental impact through CDP LONDON, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Group, the employee-owned integrated marketing agency headquartered in London with offices in Amsterdam, Bath and Dubai achieved the highest rating awarded to SMEs by CDP, formally known as Carbon Disclosure Project, in their annual review of over 25000 companies worldwide. Big group achieved the B rating for 2024 across 14 climate categories evaluated from reductions in Scope 1,2 & 3 emissions through governance, strategy, and ability to meet targets. CDP assesses submissions from over 25,000 companies worldwide on sustainability efforts annually to compile scoring based on the disclosure of high-quality environmental data, demonstrating tangible climate action. Big Group has taken part in CDP since 2019 and has consistently achieved incremental reductions in carbon impact through setting specific targets and working with clients, suppliers, and employees to achieve this. Nick Scott, Big Group Chairman & CEO, stated, "We are delighted to be recognised with this great rating; working with CDP, our clients and partners such as Alectro, our Virtual Sustainability Officer and Green Mark, who assess and audit our sustainability processes annually, is an enormous commitment both for our business and from every member of our team. The impact we all make can be managed and reduced by working collectively. We look forward to publishing our carbon impact report later this spring." Big GroupFounded in 1991 and headquartered in London with offices in Amsterdam, Bath and Dubai big group is an independent employee-owned creative marketing agency specialising in finance, technology, and culture. For over three decades, the agency has partnered with industry-leading brands to create campaigns that drive engagement, stimulate business growth, and accelerate digital transformation. Big Group is a 3-time winner of The Drum Recommends Grand Prix Award, features in the top 30 UK marketing agencies in the B-heard "Best Companies to Work For" survey. CDPA global non-profit that runs the world's only independent environmental disclosure system. CDP evaluates climate actions across 14 distinct categories including Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, reduction initiatives, value chain engagement, risk disclosures, policies, and science-based, targets. CDP also evaluates water and forest impacts. Alectro The Virtual Sustainability Officer measures business's full scope emission profile and reduces it through suggested actions and improvements to drive genuine change. Alectro works to offset unavoidable emissions and direct a strategy for companies to optimise transparency and empower employees to drive for a sustainable future. Green MarkGreen Mark enables businesses from SMEs to large portfolios to review their operations in detail and embed the processes required to drive continuous improvement, reducing the impact they have on the environment. Contact: Big Group General Manager 392091@ 207 229 8827 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Big Group
