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Bivalent COVID-19 booster outperforms monovalent version --new study

Thu, 2023-07-20 14:36 — mike kraft

Study shows bivalent COVID-19 booster outperforms monovalent version CIDRAP

A new Italian study finds that estimated relative vaccine effectiveness (rVE) was 49.3% for the bivalent (two-strain) booster and 26.9% for the monovalent (single-strain) booster, with protection lasting at least 4 months for the bivalent booster and waning fast for the monovalent version. The study appears in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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First Genetic Clue Why Some People Do Not Get Covid --study

Thu, 2023-07-20 14:31 — mike kraft

First Genetic Clue Why Some People Do Not Get Sick From Covid People who have a particular genetic variant are twice as likely to never get sick when they contract Covid-19, researchers said on Wednesday, offering the first potential explanation for the lucky group dubbed the "super dodgers". AFP - Agence France Presse BarronsOnline

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COVID pandemic is not over yet although cases continue to decline, experts say

Wed, 2023-07-19 15:00 — mike kraft

Although numbers continue to decline, the coronavirus pandemic isn't over yet While the number of COVID cases and deaths continues to decline, the pandemic is still far from over, experts say. Yahoo News

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Using rapid cooling body bags to heat stroke victims --ER doctor

Wed, 2023-07-19 14:55 — mike kraft

From rapid cooling body bags to 'prescriptions’ for AC, doctors prepare for a future of extreme heat From body bags for rapid cooling to "prescriptions" for air conditioners, doctors are preparing for a future of extreme heat linked to climate change. Karen Pennar STAT

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Childhood immunization rates that fell during Covid are improving but still not at pre-pandemic levels, data shows

Tue, 2023-07-18 15:25 — mike kraft

Childhood immunization rates that fell during Covid are improving but still not at pre-pandemic levels, new data shows | CNN Millions of children missed routine vaccinations against diseases such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus during the Covid-19 pandemic, but data now suggests that this decline in routine childhood immunizations may be reversing. Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Experts issue health warnings as extreme weather grips globe

Tue, 2023-07-18 14:59 — mike kraft

Heatwave brings health warnings as extreme weather grips globe Temperatures were expected to reach record highs in Italy on Tuesday and the World Meteorological Organization warned of an increased risk of deaths as heatwaves and extreme weather gripped parts of Europe, Asia and the United States. Angelo Amante,Emma Farge Reuters

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U.S. FDA approves RSV monoclonal antibody for infants, young children at high risk

Tue, 2023-07-18 14:44 — mike kraft

FDA approves RSV monoclonal antibody for infants, young children at high risk The FDA approved a monoclonal antibody to protect infants and young children from severe illness caused by RSV on Monday, a potential game-changer for the disease. Helen Branswell STAT

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COVID vaccine in pregnancy yields antibody responses in moms, babies for 6 months -study

Tue, 2023-07-18 14:39 — mike kraft

COVID vaccine in pregnancy yields antibody responses in moms, babies for 6 months "Systemic symptoms after receipt of a vaccine dose may indicate a more robust immune response, as measured by higher antibody titers." CIDRAP

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World reels from heartwaves, wildfires, floods as US and China discuss climate crisis

Mon, 2023-07-17 15:18 — mike kraft

Heatwaves: world reels from wildfires, floods as US and China discuss climate crisis Global temperatures headed towards alarming highs and extreme weather proliferated as the world's two biggest polluters, the China and the United States, sought on Monday to reignite climate talks. Charlie Devereux Reuters

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Very high percentage of ambulance personnel reported stress during pandemic

Thu, 2023-07-13 22:58 — mike kraft

Ambulance personnel felt high stress during pandemic CIDRAP

In a study this week in PLOS One, researchers describe the mental health impact of the pandemic on ambulance personnel, showing through the findings of six studies that as many as 92.2% felt a psychological burden while working during COVID-19

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