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Three studies guage flu, COVID vaccine reluctance, and impact of mental illness on getting vaccinated

Fri, 2024-09-13 16:13 — mike kraft
3 studies uncover flu, COVID vaccine reluctance, impact of mental illness on uptake Three new observational studies on influenza and COVID-19 vaccine uptake find that more than a third of US adults say they don't need any vaccines, 64% of French healthcare workers got the flu shot but not the COVID vaccine in 2022-2023, and psychiatric illness is tied to a significantly higher likelihood of receiving a flu vaccine but lower odds of getting a COVID vaccine. CIDRAP

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The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu; Missouri case still a mystery

Fri, 2024-09-13 15:48 — mike kraft
The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu. Here’s why experts are worried | CNN With the approach of fall and cooler weather across the United States, officials say the risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus could rise — and they’re taking steps to prevent the creation of a hybrid flu virus that could more easily infect humans. Brenda Goodman CNN
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Experts' recomendations for getting vaccines this autumn

Fri, 2024-09-13 15:21 — mike kraft
Thinking about fall vaccines? Doctors say there's no time like the present Your guide to what vaccines you should get and when to get them. PBS News

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Experts who spoke with PBS News say regular vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect yourself against respiratory diseases, including COVID, flu and RSV. Here’s what to know about the vaccinations they recommend adults and children prioritize getting this fall.

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CDC monitoring whether mpox vaccine boosters are needed in the US as questions emerge around waning immunity

Fri, 2024-09-13 15:03 — mike kraft
CDC says mpox vaccine boosters aren’t needed in the US as questions emerge around waning immunity | CNN As a deadly mpox outbreak continues to spread in Africa and other parts of the world, new questions are emerging about whether some vulnerable people in the United States may need booster doses of the mpox vaccine. Jacqueline Howard CNN

 

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https://www.who.int/news/item/13-09-2024-who-prequalifies-the-first-vaccine-against-mpox

Fri, 2024-09-13 14:46 — mike kraft
WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against mpox The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list. The prequalification approval is expected to facilitate timely and increased access to this vital product in communities with urgent need, to reduce transmission and help contain the outbreak. WHO’s assessment for prequalification is based on information submitted by the manufacturer, Bavarian Nordic A/S, and review by the European Medicines Agency, the regulatory agency of record for this vaccine.

 

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COVID vaccines saved an estimated up to 2.6 million lives in Latin America, Caribbean--study

Fri, 2024-09-13 14:41 — mike kraft
Estimate: COVID vaccines saved up to 2.6 million lives in Latin America, Caribbean COVID-19 vaccines saved about 610,000 to 2.61 million lives in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in the first 1.5 years of vaccine availability, estimate researchers from Yale University, Brazil, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). CIDRAP

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Analysis: Mpox and Cholera Outbreaks Underscore Importance of Gavi’s African Vaccine Initiative – But Doubts Remain

Wed, 2024-09-11 18:00 — mike kraft
Mpox And Cholera Outbreaks Underscore Importance Of Gavi’s African Vaccine Initiative - But Can It Ensure Equity? - Health Policy Watch Back in June, the vaccine platform, Gavi, launched the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA), together with the African Union and Africa Centres Health Policy Watch

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U.S. maternity care crisis, with 1 in 3 counties lacking obstetric doctors-- study

Wed, 2024-09-11 17:26 — mike kraft
First on CNN: US faces maternity care crisis, with 1 in 3 counties lacking obstetric doctors to provide care, report warns | CNN The United States is facing an ongoing maternity health crisis in which 1 in every 3 counties does not have a single obstetric clinician, affecting women’s access to care, according to a new report. Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Long-COVID rates in kids fell markedly from 3 month level to 2 years --study

Tue, 2024-09-10 15:27 — mike kraft
Long-COVID rates in kids fell from 23% after 3 months to 7% after 2 years, data reveal Two factors were tied to increased risk of long COVID through 18 months: age 12 years or older and being infected with the original or Alpha strain. CIDRAP
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The effects of Covid lockdowns on teenagers outlines in new study

Tue, 2024-09-10 15:18 — mike kraft
Teen brains 'aged' during Covid lockdowns, new research suggests Brain scans show that girls were especially affected by the loss of social interaction. NBC News

Covid lockdowns, such as school closures, canceled sports activities and stay-at-home orders, prematurely aged teen brains by as much as four years, researchers from the University of Washington found. 

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