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Six in 10 Americanssay they probably won't get updated COVID vaccine shot --poll

Tue, 2024-11-19 23:18 — mike kraft

60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine Democrats and those who lean to the Democratic Party are more likely than Republicans and Republican leaners to say they will get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Alec Tyson Pew Research Center

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Measles cases worldwide increase 20 percent -- WHO

Fri, 2024-11-15 01:17 — mike kraft

Measles cases rise by 20 percent worldwide: WHO Measles cases have skyrocketed in recent years after a COVID-19 pandemic-era drop in vaccination against the virus. Cases of the disease increased by 20 percent across the globe between 2022 and … aoconnelld The Hill

Measles cases have skyrocketed in recent years after a COVID-19 pandemic-era drop in vaccination against the virus.

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Explainer: Discussion of misconceptions about COVID and flu vaccines

Thu, 2024-11-07 16:47 — mike kraft

Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 misconceptions about COVID-19 and the flu vaccines - Mayo Clinic News Network Misconceptions about influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. Hear from a Mayo Clinic expert. DeeDee Stiepan Mayo Clinic News Network

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Stubborn mistrust in COVID-19 vaccine science described in new study

Tue, 2024-11-05 17:34 — mike kraft

Study reveals stubborn mistrust in COVID-19 vaccine science A study conducted by researchers from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) sheds light on public trust in COVID-19 ... CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Medical Xpress

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The study is published in the journal Vaccine: X.

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

Mon, 2024-11-04 15:57 — 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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Studies describe impact of COVID pandemic on sociability and college students' mental health

Thu, 2024-10-31 16:21 — mike kraft

COVID-19 increased psychological distress in college students, data reveal Due, in part, to campus shutdowns, students' rates of on-campus use of mental health services decreased from 59% to 44%. CIDRAP

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Opinion: We may think we’re done with COVID-19, but COVID-19 is not done with us

Thu, 2024-10-31 15:57 — mike kraft

We may think we’re done with COVID-19, but COVID-19 is not done with us As we approach a new presidential administration and a new Congress, we cannot regard COVID-19 as one of several respiratory diseases that can be dealt with through a vaccination program and other … ckulat The Hill

As we approach a new presidency, a new Congress and new leaders in our health agencies, I am concerned that the sense of urgency about COVID-19 appears to have faded. The disease has not been discussed during the election season, even though it is an ongoing and developing public health threat.

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Research into why protective antibodies fade after COVID-19 vaccines --NIH

Wed, 2024-10-30 14:46 — mike kraft

Why protective antibodies fade after COVID-19 vaccines New findings could help explain why the immune protection generated by COVID-19 vaccines tends to decline over time. National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Researchers found that current COVID-19 vaccines fail to generate mature and durable antibody-producing cells in the bone marrow.
The findings could help explain why protection tends to decline over time.
Better understanding of long-term immune responses could lead to improved vaccines that provide enduring protection.
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Australia’s pandemic plans called ‘grossly inadequate’, pointing to lessons learned--government inquiry

Tue, 2024-10-29 15:57 — mike kraft

Australia’s pandemic plans were ‘grossly inadequate’, an inquiry has found. What lessons can be learned? Initiated by the Albanese government in 2023, the 866-page report finds people still feel ‘resentment about what they lost’ during pandemic lockdowns The Guardian

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Distrust among various groups hindered COVID vaccination efforts --Brithis study

Mon, 2024-10-28 17:47 — mike kraft

'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

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Research led by University of Manchester academics, examined the attitudes of people from minoritized ethnic groups, young adults and those with long-term physical and mental health conditions toward the COVID-19 vaccination program.

Researchers found that a "perfect storm" of marginalization and experience of structural inequalities led to distrust of the COVID-19 vaccination drive—and that marginalized communities felt "left behind" by policy and decision-makers prior to and during the pandemic.

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