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Updated Covid booster prevents most hospitalizations -- CDC new data

Fri, 2022-12-16 19:02 — mike kraft

Health Care — New CDC data backs up bivalent booster potency If you ever feel like your dog is judging, they just might be. New research found dogs can determine human aptitude, and they will look to people who they think are more competent. Today… jbyrnes The Hill

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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show the bivalent COVID-19 booster shot was effective at reducing the risk of hospitalization and emergency room visits by at least 50 percent.

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Cholera vaccine supplies depleted as the disease surges--WHO

Fri, 2022-12-16 10:55 — mike kraft

We've run out of cholera vaccines, WHO official says as disease surges The global stockpile is "currently empty or extremely low", a WHO official said, with 30 countries reporting outbreaks this year. Emma Farge Reuters

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U.S. House Covid commitee chairman urges adoption of 30 recomendations to improve U.S. pandemic responses

Thu, 2022-12-15 11:21 — mike kraft

It’s the End of the House COVID Panel As We Know It The majority of the panel has released its final report on the lack of preparations ahead of the pandemic, blunders by the Trump administration and recommendations for reform. Courtney Bublé Government Executive

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J&J and Merck Ebola vaccines produce lasting antibodies in children and adults - studies

Thu, 2022-12-15 10:27 — mike kraft

J&J and Merck Ebola vaccines produce lasting antibodies in children and adults -studies Ebola vaccines developed by Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co produced virus-fighting antibodies and appear to be safe in children and adults, according to data from two studies published on Wednesday. Nandhini Srinivasan,Leroy Leo Reuters

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China's COVID scare sparks run on flu medicines, test kits as far away as Australia

Thu, 2022-12-15 08:29 — mike kraft

China's COVID scare sparks run on flu medicines, test kits as far away as Australia The rising alarm over COVID-19 spreading in China was felt in pharmacies in Hong Kong, Macau, and in some neighbourhoods in Australia, as people hunted for fever medicines and virus test kits to send to family and friends on the mainland. Stella Qiu,Sophie Yu Reuters

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Omicron BQ, XBB subvariants evade boosters and antibody treatments -- study

Thu, 2022-12-15 08:20 — mike kraft

Omicron BQ, XBB subvariants are a serious threat to boosters and knock out antibody treatments, study finds

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White House announces new COVID-19 prevention efforts, including free tests, vaccination clinics, support for nursing homes

Thu, 2022-12-15 07:51 — mike kraft

White House announces new COVID-19 prevention efforts, including free tests, vaccination clinics, support for nursing homes Biden administration announces new efforts to reduce COVID-19 as cases rise after Thanksgiving holiday. Will provide more tests, shots and treatments. Karen Weintraub USA TODAY

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Researchers are calling for newer, better options for COVID vaccines

Wed, 2022-12-14 18:47 — mike kraft

Two years later, did Covid vaccines live up to their promise? Despite the success of mRNA vaccines, researchers think a new generation of Covid vaccines could provide broader, longer-term protection in the future. NBC News

...In particular, researchers think sprays or drops given through the nose or mouth could do a better job of stopping transmission. They also hope that vaccines that target multiple parts of the virus or several variants at once could reduce the need for continuous boosters.

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