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Survey indicates health workers think COVID, flu vaccines safe and effective, but many remain hesitant

Wed, 2024-12-18 10:00 — mike kraft

Health workers think COVID, flu vaccines safe and effective, but many remain hesitant, global survey shows A survey of more than 7,700 healthcare workers (HCWs) in 12 countries in 2022 and 2023 finds that respondents agreed that COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are safe, effective, and useful, yet 1 in 5 reported moderate or strong COVID vaccine hesitation. CIDRAP

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Third dose of COVID vaccines protect frontline workers from long COVID --study

Fri, 2024-11-15 10:24 — mike kraft

COVID vaccines protect frontline workers from long COVID, data suggest The study was based on outcomes seen among essential workers with COVID-19 infection from June 2021 to September 2022. CIDRAP

A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine offered essential workers some protection from developing long COVID during Omicron variant predominance, according to a new study in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

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Analysis : Discussion of possible changes likely in CDC during the next Trump administration

Thu, 2024-11-14 19:40 — mike kraft

How the CDC could change under the next Trump administration If the new administration embraces proposals to cut the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's budget and its mission, the public health agency could look very different than it does today. NPR

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Description of US. community health workers in rural areas and small towns

Thu, 2024-11-07 11:04 — mike kraft

Community Health Workers Spread Across the US, Even in Rural Areas - KFF Health News Community health workers are increasingly common in rural areas, where they help patients overcome barriers to accessing care and staying healthy. khnariellez KFF Health News

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Fewer than 1 in 6 U.S. health care workers got COVID booster shots --study

Mon, 2024-11-04 09:57 — mike kraft

Less than 1 in 6 health workers got COVID booster Fewer than 1 in 6 health care workers in hospitals and nursing homes reported getting COVID-19 boosters during the 2023-2024 season. Adriel Bettelheim Axios

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Hospital patient safety suffered under COVID pandemic pressures-- study

Fri, 2024-11-01 10:24 — mike kraft

Hospital patient safety suffered under COVID pandemic pressures, study shows The recommendations were made to shore up protection in vulnerable groups and add clarity for patients and healthcare providers. CIDRAP

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Analysis: How a 2nd Trump presidency might cut back the CDC

Wed, 2024-10-30 13:55 — mike kraft

What Trump winning the election could mean for the CDC Conservatives in Congress and Washington think tanks have proposed eliminating CDC programs they say are not central to fighting infectious diseases. Lena H. Sun The Washington Post

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Jewish officials involved in hurricane rescue efforts subjected to barrage of antisemetic attacks

Wed, 2024-10-09 09:55 — mike kraft

Officials face antisemitic attacks over Hurricane Helene response Report finds Elon Musk’s platform is fueling falsehoods and conspiracy theories that risk undermining rescue efforts — and preparations for Hurricane Milton. The Washington Post

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Marburg: Rwanda to receive experimental vaccines, therapeutics to combat the virus outbreak

Tue, 2024-10-08 12:15 — mike kraft

Rwanda to receive experimental vaccines, therapeutics to combat Marburg outbreak There are currently no licensed vaccines or drugs to prevent or treat Marburg, but experimental versions are heading to Rwanda. Helen Branswell STAT

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Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda prompts concern over possibility of international spread

Wed, 2024-10-02 12:20 — mike kraft

Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda draws concern over possibility of international spread A large outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda is drawing international concern about the possibility of spread beyond the country’s borders. Helen Branswell STAT

The number of cases detected so far, 27, already makes the outbreak one of the biggest involving Marburg on record. Nine of those individuals have died. There are currently no licensed vaccines to combat the disease.

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