The artificial barriers against diseases, specifically against influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, appear to be underused in our society. Regrettably, data from the years 2023 to 2024 indicate that the national vaccination rate fell below 50%, a statistic presented as part of the ongoing IDWeek. Urging for broader and more comprehensive immunization, the health…
War inflicts a multitude of devastations, visible and invisible, direct and indirect. It is not uncommon for hospital wards in conflict zones to be saturated with soldiers and civilians grappling with open wounds, malnutrition, and the psychological stresses of living amidst turmoil. On top of these immediate medical concerns, a more insidious threat looms: the…