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A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time

Tue, 2021-09-21 21:59 — Naomisfreeman

A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time Gritstone's booster shot uses vaccine tech that self-replicates once in the muscle, meaning potentially lower doses and therefore fewer side effects. Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce YahooNews

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A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time

Tue, 2021-09-21 21:58 — Naomisfreeman

A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time Gritstone's booster shot uses vaccine tech that self-replicates once in the muscle, meaning potentially lower doses and therefore fewer side effects. Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce YahooNews

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Will AstraZeneca shots be accepted for travel to the US?

Tue, 2021-09-21 17:21 — Naomisfreeman

EU says people vaccinated with AstraZeneca shots should be able to travel to U.S BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Tuesday it would make sense for the United States to allow travel by people vaccinated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots, although existing U.S. guidance already authorises those travellers. On Monday, the White House said it would lift restrictions from November that bar EU citizens, including those fully vaccinated, from traveling to the United States.

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J&J says Covid booster shot is 94% effective when given 2 months after first dose

Tue, 2021-09-21 14:51 — mike kraft

J&J says Covid booster shot is 94% effective in the U.S. when given two months after first dose A J&J booster dose given six months out from the first shot appears to be potentially even more protective against Covid, the company added. Berkeley Lovelace Jr. CNBC

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CDC recommends waiting period for Afghan flights to U.S. after measles cases

Mon, 2021-09-20 23:56 — mike kraft

CDC recommends waiting period for Afghan flights to U.S. after measles cases The CDC announced that it would halt flights to the U.S. for Afghan evacuees for at least a week out of an abundance of caution. Erin Banco POLITICO

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending the Biden administration halt flights of Afghan evacuees from military bases overseas to the U.S. for at least 21 days following a measles vaccination, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

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Thailand to try alternative COVID-19 vaccination method to stretch supplies

Mon, 2021-09-20 22:58 — mike kraft

Thailand to try alternative COVID-19 vaccination method to stretch supplies Doctors in Thailand have been given the go-ahead to start giving COVID-19 booster shots under the skin, rather than injecting them into muscles, officials said on Monday, in an effort to strengthen immunity and stretch vaccine supplies. Panarat Thepgumpanat,Chayut Setboonsarng Reuters

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The US death toll from Covid-19 has reached that of the 1918-1919 flu pandemic

Mon, 2021-09-20 22:36 — mike kraft

COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000. The U.S. population a century ago was just one-third of what it is today, meaning the flu cut a much bigger, more lethal swath through the country. AP NEWS

COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.

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Southern Baptist missionaries receive a new coronavirus vaccine mandate

Mon, 2021-09-20 17:55 — mike kraft

Southern Baptist missionaries receive a new coronavirus vaccine mandate Its leaders opposed President Biden’s recent vaccination mandate for businesses. Sarah Pulliam Bailey Washington Post

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Many faith leaders say no to endorsing vaccine exemptions

Mon, 2021-09-20 17:48 — mike kraft

Many faith leaders say no to endorsing vaccine exemptions As significant numbers of Americans seek religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates , many faith leaders are saying: Not with our endorsement. AP NEWS

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FDA expected to OK Pfizer boosters for older Americans this week

Mon, 2021-09-20 16:19 — mike kraft

Regulators expected to OK Pfizer boosters for older Americans this week U.S. regulators are expected to authorize a third booster shot of the Pfizer Inc /BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine for older and some high-risk Americans early this week in time for the government to roll them out by Friday as hoped. Michael Erman Reuters

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