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Research suggests why the ‘Alpha’ Coronavirus Variant Became So Powerful

Mon, 2021-06-07 19:19 — mike kraft

In December, British researchers discovered that a new variant was sweeping through their country. When it arrived in other countries, the variant, now known as Alpha, tended to become more common in its new homes as well. By April, it had become the dominant variant in the United States, and it has remained so ever since.

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CDC study finds vaccinated people have milder disease in rare breakthrough infections

Mon, 2021-06-07 19:06 — mike kraft

Coronavirus update: Latest Covid-19 vaccine and US reopening news Most adults in the US have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, and about 66% said in a recent survey that their lives are at least somewhat back to normal. Follow here for the latest. By Melissa Macaya, <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, Mike Hayes, <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a> and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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FDA authorizes Regeneron's COVID-19 antibody drug for injections

Sun, 2021-06-06 17:21 — mike kraft

FDA authorizes Regeneron's COVID-19 antibody drug for injections The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug for injections. Jordan Williams TheHill

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug for injections.

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People taking immunosupressive drugs are concerned that Covid-19 vaccines may be ineffective

Sat, 2021-06-05 14:20 — mike kraft

Caught in a 'pickle,' millions of Americans might not have had an adequate response to the Covid-19 vaccine Millions of Americans are taking immunosuppressive drugs that might weaken the effect of the Covid-19 vaccine, and they find themselves in uncharted territory, scared that their vaccinations might not have worked. Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent CNN

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Canada recommends mixing and matching various COVID-19 vaccines. US begins testing them for booster shots

Thu, 2021-06-03 17:26 — mike kraft

Canada recommends mixing and matching AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines | CBC News Canada is changing its guidelines on mixing and matching second doses of COVID-19 vaccines and is now advising Canadians to combine either the AstraZeneca-Oxford, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots interchangeably in certain situations. CBC

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Israel reports some mild myocarditis cases among young men who received Pfizer vaccinations

Wed, 2021-06-02 11:19 — mike kraft

Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases Israel's Health Ministry said on Tuesday it had found the small number of heart inflammation cases observed mainly in young men who received Pfizer's (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine in Israel were likely linked to their vaccination. Jeffrey Heller Reuters

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China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first

Wed, 2021-06-02 11:06 — mike kraft

China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first BEIJING (AP) — A man in eastern China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu, but the risk of large-scale spread is low, the government said Tuesday. AP NEWS

BEIJING (AP) — A man in eastern China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu, but the risk of large-scale spread is low, the government said Tuesday.

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Next-generation COVID-19 shots will be cheaper and better, industry officials say

Tue, 2021-06-01 10:23 — mike kraft

Vaccines 2.0: Next-generation COVID-19 shots will be cheaper, easier to deliver and protect against more viruses, industry leaders say Drug companies work to improve COVID-19 vaccines to fight variants of the coronavirus and other viruses and make them easier to distribute. Karen Weintraub USA TODAY

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Immunity to the Coronavirus May Persist for Years, new studies

Thu, 2021-05-27 11:38 — mike kraft

Immunity to the coronavirus lasts at least a year, possibly a lifetime, improving over time especially after vaccination, according to two new studies. The findings may help put to rest lingering fears that protection against the virus will be short-lived.

Together, the studies suggest that most people who have recovered from Covid-19 and who were later immunized will not need boosters. Vaccinated people who were never infected most likely will need the shots, however, as will a minority who were infected but did not produce a robust immune response.

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