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Public health and hygiene

Forum: Clothes for recycling piling up beside bin

US cuts broad recommendation for four vaccines for children, including flu

Vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A were removed from the schedule.
Vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A were removed from the schedule.

Forum: Someone will clean up after me, so why bother?

Forum: Singapore, we can do better

France bans ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics, clothing as landmark law takes effect

“Forever chemicals” were detected in the air near this waste-to-energy plant on the outskirts of Paris.
“Forever chemicals” were detected in the air near this waste-to-energy plant on the outskirts of Paris.

3 million in Japan may have alcohol use disorder, same level as in 2018

About 640,000 people were suspected of having had an alcohol addiction at least once in their lives.
About 640,000 people were suspected of having had an alcohol addiction at least once in their lives.

Back-to-school bugs: Communicable Diseases Agency advises parents, children to be vigilant

Teach your children how to wash their hands properly and frequently. The CDA recommends that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water.
Teach your children how to wash their hands properly and frequently. The CDA recommends that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water.

2 MediNatura nasal sprays sold in US recalled over potential life-threatening infections

Tests on MediNatura’s ReBoost and ClearLife nasap sprays have detected yeast, mould and other microbial contamination.
Tests on MediNatura’s ReBoost and ClearLife nasap sprays have detected yeast, mould and other microbial contamination.

Malaysia targets full vape ban by mid-2026: Health Minister

Malaysia's Health Ministry is aiming to finalise the policy by 2026, amid growing concerns over the impact of vapes on public health.
Malaysia's Health Ministry is aiming to finalise the policy by 2026, amid growing concerns over the impact of vapes on public health.

Nearly 200 children conceived from sperm donor with increased cancer risk

Human sperm and egg. 3d illustration
Human sperm and egg. 3d illustration

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