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How to assess risk for long term Covid issues--CNN

Fri, 2022-08-19 14:56 — mike kraft

Long Covid risk extends two years after infection. Here's how to assess your risk A new study found an increased risk of certain long Covid-19 symptoms up to two years after an original infection. Sandee LaMotte, CNN CNN

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Analysis: Has the US forgotten about Covid?

Fri, 2022-08-19 14:19 — mike kraft

‘Most have thrown their hands up’: has the US forgotten about Covid? As Americans go about their daily lives, severely affected Covid patients are wondering if others are moving too quickly from the worst days of the pandemic the Guardian

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World coronavirus cases fall 24%; deaths rise in Asia--WHO

Thu, 2022-08-18 22:18 — mike kraft

WHO: World coronavirus cases fall 24%; deaths rise in Asia LONDON (AP) — New coronavirus cases reported globally dropped nearly a quarter in the last week while deaths fell 6% but were still higher in parts of Asia, according to a report Thursday on the pandemic by the World Health Organization. AP NEWS

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At a press briefing Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said reported coronavirus deaths over the past month have surged 35%, and noted there had been 15,000 deaths in the past week.

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Covid’s Harmful Effects on the Brain Reverberate Years Later

Thu, 2022-08-18 14:58 — mike kraft

Covid’s Harmful Effects on the Brain Reverberate Years Later Covid-19 survivors remain at higher risk of psychotic disorders, dementia and similar conditions for at least two years, according to a large study that highlights the mounting burden of chronic illness left in the pandemic’s wake. Jason Gale Bloomberg.com

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Analysis: The FDA's controversial strategy for evaluating new COVID boosters

Thu, 2022-08-18 14:05 — mike kraft

What's behind the FDA's controversial strategy for evaluating new COVID boosters Some scientists are alarmed that the agency plans to evaluate the next generation of boosters by reviewing mouse studies alone. Others say there's no time to waste waiting for human trials. NPR.org

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New boosters expected within weeks for everyone over 12-- White House official

Thu, 2022-08-18 13:51 — mike kraft

New Covid boosters expected soon for everyone over 12. Should you wait for another dose? With updated shots coming soon, should you wait to get another dose or get boosted with the current vaccines now? NBC News

White House Covid coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said on Wednesday that the newly updated Covid boosters will be available to teens and adults "in a few short weeks." ...

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Should parents delay kids’ second COVID vaccine? -research indications says

Wed, 2022-08-17 21:57 — mike kraft

Should parents delay kids’ second COVID vaccine? Here’s what the research says Nature - Increasing the interval between the first two mRNA-vaccine doses might boost children’s immunity, but it is a gamble as a new variant sweeps the globe. Hall, Shannon nature

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More infectious diseases popping up these days — experts say there are 7 clear reasons why

Wed, 2022-08-17 14:27 — mike kraft

Yes, there are more infectious diseases popping up these days — experts say there are 7 clear reasons why Polio, monkeypox, inexplicable liver damage in kids. "It's like all the biblical plagues are coming back, right?" one infectious disease expert said. YahooNews

Polio, monkeypox, marburg virus, and other infectious diseases are surging around the globe.
Experts say there's not one thing driving the surge — a multi-layered perfect storm has been brewing for some time.

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The complicated fall vaccine campaign

Wed, 2022-08-17 13:58 — mike kraft

A complicated fall vaccine campaign: Updated Covid boosters, flu shots, and how to time the jabs The roll-out of updated Covid boosters will coincide with the logistical tangle of the regular flu shot drive, and there will be questions about timing the booster to provide the best protection through our third Covid winter. Andrew Joseph STAT

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Covid: UK first country to approve dual-strain vaccine

Tue, 2022-08-16 22:54 — FNUOvviyaa

Covid: UK first country to approve dual-strain vaccine The bivalent vaccine will now form part of the booster campaign to be rolled out this autumn. BBC News

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Moderna's latest vaccine - called Spikevax - targets both the original strain and the first Omicron variant (BA.1), which emerged last winter. It is known as a bivalent vaccine as it takes aim at two forms of Covid...

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