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China's CanSinoBIO's inhaled COVID booster reported stronger against BA.1 Omicron subvariant than Sinovac shot

Tue, 2023-05-09 15:21 — mike kraft

CanSinoBIO's inhaled COVID booster stronger against BA.1 Omicron subvariant than Sinovac shot Chinese vaccine firm CanSino Biologic's inhalation-based candidate elicited a better antibody response as a booster against the BA.1 Omicron sub-variant than Sinovac's shot, but the antibody level dropped in months, clinical trial data showed. Reuters R

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A better approach to pursuade parents to vaccinate kids against Covid

Fri, 2023-05-05 22:26 — mike kraft

Some messages more likely to sway parents to vaccinate kids against COVID, survey finds More parents were very likely to vaccinate their kids after reading messages saying that other trusted parents have done so or that the vaccine is safe. CIDRAP

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Analysis: Failures in achieving COVID-19 vaccine equity

Fri, 2023-05-05 22:11 — mike kraft

Cascading failures in COVID-19 vaccine equity Ethical analysis should encompass upstream decisions and their downstream consequences Science

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WHO releases strategy paper on COVID disease management and long-term disease prevention

Thu, 2023-05-04 15:55 — mike kraft

From emergency response to long-term COVID-19 disease management: sustaining gains made during the COVID-19 pandemic The updated two-year strategy builds on the objectives of the 2022 SPRP and supports countries as they are working to transition their critical emergency response activities to longer-term sustained COVID-19 disease prevention, control and management.

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Bivalent COVID vaccine shows good Omicron protection while older version wanes --studies

Wed, 2023-05-03 23:25 — mike kraft

Bivalent COVID vaccine shows good Omicron protection while older version wanes CIDRAP

Two studies published today measure the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of COVID-19 vaccines against laboratory-confirmed Omicron variant and subvariants and symptomatic disease. Vaccines that target the newer variants performed well, but primary vaccines offered rapidly waning protection from SARS-CoV-2 infections in the post-Omicron era.

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U.S. FDA approves first RSV vaccine, a long-sought scientific achievement

Wed, 2023-05-03 18:24 — mike kraft

FDA approves first RSV vaccine, a long-sought scientific achievement The FDA has approved the first-ever vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, completing an elusive quest that has been decades in the making. Helen Branswell STAT

... The product, GSK’s Arexvy, was approved for adults ages 60 and older.

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U.S. COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, int'l travelers to end May 11

Wed, 2023-05-03 16:40 — mike kraft

COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, international travelers to end May 11 - UPI.com The Biden administration has announced plans to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week for federal employees, international travelers, Head Start educators and CMS-certified healthcare facilities. UPI

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Covid vaccine shots may be more effective if given middaay--study

Thu, 2023-04-27 15:24 — mike kraft

COVID-19 vaccine appears more effective if received around midday A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine may be more effective at preventing infections if doses are given around the middle of the day ... Julia Evangelou Strait

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After COVID and drug shortages, EU revamps drug laws

Thu, 2023-04-27 15:09 — mike kraft

Explainer: After COVID and drug shortages, EU revamps drug laws The EU is revamping laws governing the 136 billion euro ($148 billion) pharmaceuticals industry aimed at reviving investment and boosting access to affordable drugs at a time when health budgets have been drained by the costs of treating COVID-19. Maggie Fick Reuters

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Guidance on whether the new Covid-19 booster is for you

Thu, 2023-04-27 13:43 — mike kraft

Is the new Covid-19 booster for you? Our medical analyst explains | CNN The FDA authorized a second bivalent booster for certain individuals most vulnerable to severe outcomes from Covid-19. Here is what you need to know about whether to get it. Katia Hetter CNN

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