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BioNTech to seek approval soon for vaccine for children as young as 5

Fri, 2021-09-10 12:38 — mike kraft

BioNTech to seek approval in a 'few weeks' for Covid vaccine for children as young as 5 BioNTech has said it is expected to file its regulatory dossier on the five to 11-year-olds in September. It has also laid out plans to seek approval in children aged 6 months to 2 years later this year. NBC News

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South Africa vaccinates some young children in clinical test of Chinese vaccine

Fri, 2021-09-10 11:15 — mike kraft

South Africa vaccinates some kids in test of Chinese vaccine JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa on Friday started vaccinating children and adolescents as part of the global Phase 3 clinical trials of China’s Sinovac Biotech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged between 6 months and 17 years. AP NEWS

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa on Friday started vaccinating children and adolescents as part of the global Phase 3 clinical trials of China’s Sinovac Biotech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged between 6 months and 17 years.

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U.S. FDA says robust safety data needed before COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids

Fri, 2021-09-10 11:02 — mike kraft

U.S. FDA says robust safety data needed before COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday clinical trials testing COVID-19 vaccines for children are expected to include a monitoring period of at least two months after half the participants get the shots to ensure safety. Reuters Reuters

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Biden's six-step Covid plan, explained

Fri, 2021-09-10 10:28 — mike kraft

Analysis: Biden's six-step Covid plan, explained The US Covid situation is as dire as ever, with 1,500 people dying each day -- an average of 150,000 new cases each day. Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN CNN

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President Biden's plan(read a full summary here) includes these points:

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Novavax begins early-stage trial in Australia for combined influenza/COVID-19 vaccine

Wed, 2021-09-08 20:14 — mike kraft

Novavax begins early-stage trial for combined influenza/COVID-19 vaccine Vaccine developer Novavax Inc said on Wednesday it has initiated an early-stage study to test its combined flu and COVID-19 vaccine. Reuters Reuters

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U.S. Booster shots hitch: Some may miss the Sept. 20 start

Fri, 2021-09-03 17:50 — mike kraft

Booster shots hitch: Some may miss the Sept. 20 start President Joe Biden's plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received the COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability of third doses for those who received the Moderna vaccine, administration officials said Friday.

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Another Long Haul Covid Risk: Lingering Kidney Problems

Thu, 2021-09-02 10:46 — mike kraft

Since the beginning of the pandemic, doctors have found that people who become very ill with Covid-19 often experience kidney problems, not just the lung impairments that are the hallmark of the illness.

Now, a large study suggests that kidney issues can last for months after patients recover from the initial infection, and may lead to a serious lifelong reduction of kidney function in some patients.

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Breakthough Infections Are Less Likely to Lead to Long COVID-- British Study Suggests

Thu, 2021-09-02 10:08 — mike kraft

Study: Vaccination lowers long Covid risk, even when people are infected The research is among the earliest evidence that immunization reduces the risk of long Covid even when a breakthrough infection occurs. Andrew Joseph STAT

People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 appear to have a much lower likelihood of developing long Covid than unvaccinated people even when they contract the coronavirus, a study published Wednesday indicated.

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Massive randomized study is proof that surgical masks limit coronavirus spread, authors say

Wed, 2021-09-01 09:53 — mike kraft

Massive randomized study is proof that surgical masks limit coronavirus spread, authors say The pre-print paper, which tracked more than 340,000 adults across 600 villages in rural Bangladesh, is by far the largest randomized study on the effectiveness of masks at limiting the spread of the illness caused by the coronavirus. Adam Taylor, Ben Guarino Washington Post

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COVID tests for school kids: Israel gives every child a test kit as schools reopen

Tue, 2021-08-31 19:25 — mike kraft

Israel hands every child a DIY virus test, in bold bid for safe school restart Plan aims to stop kids who are infected but don’t realize it from coming in, thus reducing COVID spread, says expert; trust between parents, schools and authorities seen as key timesofisrael

In one of the world’s largest deployments of home COVID tests, Israel is asking families to screen all children under the age of 12 before schools and kindergartens reopen on Wednesday following summer vacation.

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