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Physicians warn about Independence Day after fireworks injuries soared by 5,000 last year

Doctors are calling on parents to keep their children away from fireworks this holiday weekend, citing the thousands of injuries reported last year. “We know that sales of fireworks increased in 2020, as did injuries, so parents and caregivers need to be vigilant this Fourth of July and leave any fireworks to the professionals,” said… Read More: Physicians warn about Independence Day after fireworks injuries soared by… »

Chemsex is top of the list of risk factors for HIV infection in gay and bisexual men in England

A study tracking new cases of HIV among gay and bisexual men in London and Brighton has identified the key risk factors predicting subsequent HIV infection in recent years. By far the most important was injecting drugs, largely in a chemsex context. Although only 3% of the men in the study reported injecting drugs, 16% of… Read More: Chemsex is top of the list of risk factors for… »

Astrazeneca batch number check: How to check where your AZ jab was made

Millions of people were administered this batch and could be turned away at EU border crossings when the batch number of their vaccines is checked. This news comes as millions of Brits prepare to go abroad this summer, particularly after July 19 when the Covid restrictions might finally be removed. However, if you’ve had a… Read More: Astrazeneca batch number check: How to check where your AZ… »

HIV disclosure disrupts the lives of Black gay and bisexual men in Louisiana

A qualitative study among Black gay and bisexual men in Baton Rouge, Louisiana sought to understand how HIV disclosure impacts a person’s life and relationships. The study explored how participants’ intersecting identities and the structural inequities they faced impacted their experiences with HIV disclosure. Men in the study experienced multiple negative consequences from disclosure, including… Read More: HIV disclosure disrupts the lives of Black gay and bisexual… »