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New York Post
30-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Doctor reveals secret weapon to help boost more confidence in vaccines
Although it's been more than five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting vaccine hesitancy still lingers to this day — something Professor Margie Danchin is committed to helping solve. A pediatrician at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, Danchin is also a vaccine expert at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), also in Melbourne. Her biggest focus, she told Fox News Digital, is fighting the erosion of vaccine confidence at a time when technology is advancing — and when the need for these advances to fight emerging (and re-emerging) childhood diseases is growing. One prime example of this technology, according to Danchin, is the new maternal vaccination against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and the RSV monoclonal antibody treatment for newborns, called nirsevimab. These are new and effective weapons against an illness that is a leading global cause of infant pneumonia and hospitalization of newborns. In Western Australia and Queensland, Danchin said, nirsevimab has led to an 80% decrease in hospitalizations from RSV. Fox News Digital spoke to Danchin about this paradox between exciting new tools of prevention and the reluctance to use them. 5 Although it's been more than five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting vaccine hesitancy still lingers to this day, according to doctors. – In Australia, childhood vaccination rates are falling in many areas, mirroring other regions in the U.S. and around the world. 'We have the lowest levels of trust in all vaccines in more than a decade — and in effect, we've had global reductions in vaccine coverage for children in particular,' Danchin said. She also pointed to the escalation of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as diphtheria, polio, whooping cough, and measles. Professor Danchin's research focuses on vaccine hesitancy and what to do about it. 'It needs to be tackled on many levels,' she said. 5 Professor Margie Danchin says her biggest focus is fighting the erosion of vaccine confidence at a time when technology is advancing — and when the need for these advances to fight emerging (and re-emerging) childhood diseases is growing. Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Some of the biggest factors, according to the doctor, are people's worldviews, perceptions, and understanding of risk, as well as the cognitive biases they use to interpret that risk. 'We saw through the COVID rollout, when there were adverse events associated with vaccines, people became incredibly fearful that was going to happen to them — even though the actual risk of that occurring was incredibly low, very rare,' Danchin said. The doctor aims to address patients' concerns while at the same time building trust. One strategy is the Vaccine Champions Program, which has been rolled out in Australia as well as five countries in the Asia-Pacific region. 'We build capacity and train healthcare providers and diverse community leaders — including religious leaders, teachers, and sporting stars — on how to communicate about vaccines,' Danchin said. Storytelling narratives can also be an effective way to convey the importance of vaccines, the doctor noted. She said she strives to establish herself as 'somebody with knowledge and expertise and credibility,' while at the same time being respectful and ensuring that parents feel their concerns are heard. 'I build rapport, and then I spend time actually addressing those concerns and sharing trustworthy information,' Danchin said. She also takes the time to discuss the diseases themselves, she said. 'I think we spend too much time focusing on the vaccines, which have become a victim of their own success,' Danchin said. 'Parents forget why we're vaccinating and what the diseases we're trying to prevent could do to their children.' Above all, Danchin said, it's important for people to have access to trustworthy sources of information rather than existing in 'echo chambers,' where they read and share information that may not be accurate or well-sourced. 'We need trusted scientists who can actually communicate,' Danchin said. 5 In Australia, childhood vaccination rates are falling in many areas, mirroring other regions in the U.S. and around the world, according to reports. Andrey Popov – Meeting patients where they are Danchin emphasized that most people are not unintelligent about this topic — 'they're just very confused. They don't know what to believe.' It's important to be respectful of others' views and to 'invite open conversation,' the doctor said. 'If you censor information, then people become distrusting,' she cautioned, noting that conversations must be held 'with clarity, without aggression or judgment.' Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Danchin also said she strives to dispel the lingering concerns among some parents about the possible link between certain vaccines and autism. To accomplish that, she listens to parents' concerns and then 'gently shares' the 25 years of research that disproves that association, she said. 'Just because you have a vaccine, and then in the next four to six months, your child's communication skills and behavior changes, doesn't mean that X caused Y,' Danchin said. 5 'I think we spend too much time focusing on the vaccines, which have become a victim of their own success,' Danchin said. 'Parents forget why we're vaccinating and what the diseases we're trying to prevent could do to their children.' pingpao – 'If you have a banana and then you have a reaction, it doesn't mean the reaction is from eating the banana.' During the pandemic, Danchin noted, there were many instances where people felt that if an elderly person had a COVID vaccine and then died a week later, it was clearly the vaccine that caused the death, even though it could have been due to a stroke or heart attack. 'So that's what I do with families — I gently explain the research. I show them that there's absolutely no evidence,' she said. 5 Danchin emphasized that most people are not unintelligent about this topic — 'they're just very confused. They don't know what to believe.' Anna – 'There have been millions of children who have not received the MMR vaccine and others who have received it, and there's been no difference in the incidence of autism.' Danchin aims to approach parents 'with clarity, without aggression, without judgment, and by using a ground-up approach.' At the same time, the doctor said she and her fellow researchers 'are constantly monitoring for vaccine side effects (or vaccine safety concerns) in the community.'
Fox News
30-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Doctor reveals the secret weapon against growing vaccine skepticism worldwide
Although it's been more than five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting vaccine hesitancy still lingers to this day — something Professor Margie Danchin is committed to helping solve. A pediatrician at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, Danchin is also a vaccine expert at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), also in Melbourne. Her biggest focus, she told Fox News Digital, is fighting the erosion of vaccine confidence at a time when technology is advancing — and when the need for these advances to fight emerging (and re-emerging) childhood diseases is growing. One prime example of this technology, according to Danchin, is the new maternal vaccination against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and the RSV monoclonal antibody treatment for newborns, called nirsevimab. These are new and effective weapons against an illness that is a leading global cause of infant pneumonia and hospitalization of newborns. In Western Australia and Queensland, Danchin said, nirsevimab has led to an 80% decrease in hospitalizations from RSV. Fox News Digital spoke to Danchin about this paradox between exciting new tools of prevention and the reluctance to use them. In Australia, childhood vaccination rates are falling in many areas, mirroring other regions in the U.S. and around the world. "We have the lowest levels of trust in all vaccines in more than a decade — and in effect, we've had global reductions in vaccine coverage for children in particular," Danchin said. She also pointed to the escalation of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as diphtheria, polio, whooping cough and measles. Professor Danchin's research focuses on vaccine hesitancy and what to do about it. "It needs to be tackled on many levels," she said. Some of the biggest factors, according to the doctor, are people's worldviews, perceptions and understanding of risk, as well as the cognitive biases they use to interpret that risk. "We saw through the COVID rollout, when there were adverse events associated with vaccines, people became incredibly fearful that was going to happen to them — even though the actual risk of that occurring was incredibly low, very rare," Danchin said. The doctor aims to address patients' concerns while at the same time building trust. One strategy is the Vaccine Champions Program, which has been rolled out in Australia as well as five countries in the Asia-Pacific region. "We build capacity and train healthcare providers and diverse community leaders — including religious leaders, teachers and sporting stars — on how to communicate about vaccines," Danchin said. Storytelling narratives can also be an effective way to convey the importance of vaccines, the doctor noted. She said she strives to establish herself as "somebody with knowledge and expertise and credibility," while at the same time being respectful and ensuring that parents feel their concerns are heard. "I build rapport, and then I spend time actually addressing those concerns and sharing trustworthy information," Danchin said. She also takes the time to discuss the diseases themselves, she said. "I think we spend too much time focusing on the vaccines, which have become a victim of their own success," Danchin said. "Parents forget why we're vaccinating and what the diseases we're trying to prevent could do to their children." Above all, Danchin said, it's important for people to have access to trustworthy sources of information rather than existing in "echo chambers," where they read and share information that may not be accurate or well-sourced. "We need trusted scientists who can actually communicate," Danchin said. Danchin emphasized that most people are not unintelligent about this topic — "they're just very confused. They don't know what to believe." It's important to be respectful of others' views and to "invite open conversation," the doctor said. "If you censor information, then people become distrusting," she cautioned, noting that conversations must be held "with clarity, without aggression or judgment." Danchin also said she strives to dispel the lingering concerns among some parents about the possible link between certain vaccines and autism. To accomplish that, she listens to parents' concerns and then "gently shares" the 25 years of research that disprove that association, she said. "I think we spend too much time focusing on the vaccines, which have become a victim of their own success." "Just because you have a vaccine, and then in the next four to six months, your child's communication skills and behavior changes, doesn't mean that X caused Y," Danchin said. "If you have a banana and then you have a reaction, it doesn't mean the reaction is from eating the banana." During the pandemic, Danchin noted, there were many instances where people felt that if an elderly person had a COVID vaccine and then died a week later, it was clearly the vaccine that caused the death, even though it could have been due to a stroke or heart attack. "So that's what I do with families — I gently explain the research. I show them that there's absolutely no evidence," she said. "There have been millions of children who have not received the MMR vaccine and others who have received it, and there's been no difference in the incidence of autism." For more Health articles, visit Danchin aims to approach parents "with clarity, without aggression, without judgment, and by using a ground-up approach." At the same time, the doctor said she and her fellow researchers "are constantly monitoring for vaccine side effects (or vaccine safety concerns) in the community." Visit to donate or to learn more about MCRI's important research.
Business Insider
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Wells Fargo upgrades Monarch Casino to Equal Weight on execution
Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Silverberg upgraded Monarch Casino (MCRI) to Equal Weight from Underweight with a price target of $89, up from $83, following the Q2 report. The firm cites the company's 'strong' operational execution, 'reasonable' valuation at current share levels, and visible free cash flow for the upgrade. Wells says its Underweight reflected uncertainty regarding Monarch's future growth prospects, but management's recent execution warrants higher estimates and an upgrade. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week.
San Francisco Chronicle
16-07-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Monarch Casino: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
RENO, Nev. (AP) — RENO, Nev. (AP) — Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (MCRI) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $27 million. The Reno, Nevada-based company said it had net income of $1.44 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.22 per share. The casino operator posted revenue of $136.9 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $130.4 million. _____
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Monarch Casino & Resort to Report 2025 Second Quarter Results After Market Close on July 16
RENO, Nev., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) announced today that it will release its 2025 second quarter financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. About Monarch Casino & Resort, Casino & Resort, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the Monarch Casino Resort Spa ("Monarch Black Hawk") in Black Hawk, Colorado, approximately 40 miles west of Denver and the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa ("Atlantis"), a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nevada. For additional information on Monarch, visit the Company's website at Monarch Black Hawk features 516 guest rooms and suites, and approximately 60,000 square feet of casino space. The resort offers approximately 1,000 slot machines; 43 table games; a live poker room; keno; and a sports book. It also includes 10 bars and lounges, as well as four dining options: a twenty-four-hour full-service restaurant, a buffet-style restaurant, the Monarch Chophouse (a fine-dining steakhouse), and Bistro Mariposa (elevated Southwest cuisine), banquet and meeting room space, a retail store, a concierge lounge and an upscale spa and enclosed year-round pool facility located on the top floor of the tower. The resort is connected to a nine-story parking structure with approximately 1,350 parking spaces, and additional valet parking, with total property capacity of approximately 1,500 spaces. Atlantis features 817 guest rooms and suites, and approximately 61,000 square feet of casino space. The casino features approximately 1,200 slot and video poker machines; approximately 33 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, and others; a race and sports book; a 24-hour live keno lounge; and a poker room. It also includes eight food outlets; two gourmet coffee and pastry bars; a 30,000 square foot health spa and salon with an enclosed year-round pool; retail outlet offering clothing and traditional gift shop merchandise; an 8,000 square-foot family entertainment center; and approximately 52,000 square feet of banquet, convention and meeting room space. Contact:John FarahiChief Executive Officer775/824-4401 or jfarahi@ Joseph JaffoniJCIR212/835-8500 or mcri@
