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FDA staff say Pfizer COVID-19 boosters improve immunity but may not be needed, plus Analysis

Wed, 2021-09-15 13:29 — mike kraft
FDA staff say Pfizer COVID-19 boosters improve immunity but may not be needed U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists said on Wednesday that a third booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine generates a higher immune response in recipients, but stopped short of saying the extra shots are needed broadly. Michael Erman Reuters
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For children kids under 5, Pfizer plans to seek COVID-19 vaccine authorization in November

Wed, 2021-09-15 13:13 — mike kraft
Pfizer plans to seek COVID-19 vaccine authorization in November for Pfizer and BioNTech plan to file for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency authorization in November for their COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 5, Pfizer Chief Financial Officer Nathaniel Weixel TheHill
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New Pfizer data makes case for booster shots 6 months after primary doses

Wed, 2021-09-15 12:30 — mike kraft
New Pfizer data makes case for booster shots 6 months after primary doses The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday released new data from Pfizer's submitted application to approve booster doses of its Covid-19 vaccine. In it, Pfizer demonstrates what it sees as proof that third shot will be both safe and necessary for most Americans to take, arguing that immunity wanes over time -- regardless of any new variant of concern.
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Experts: Few people medically exempt from getting COVID-19 vaccine

Wed, 2021-09-15 09:46 — Naomisfreeman
Few people medically exempt from getting COVID-19 vaccine: Experts As companies continue to ramp up vaccine mandates to combat the contagious delta variant, some institutions are giving employees a chance to opt-out of getting the vaccine if they have a medical exemption. Dr. David Dowdy, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, told ABC News that the large and growing data on the three coronavirus vaccines shows there are no immediate health issues or side effects for most people with pre-existing medical conditions. The current guidance from the U.S.
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WHO reports first drop in global infections in two months

Wed, 2021-09-15 08:52 — Naomisfreeman
WHO reports first drop in global infections in two months The World Health Organization (WHO) announced  this week that global coronavirus cases have dropped for the first time in more than two months. Cameron Jenkins TheHill
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In Depth: The challenge schools face major test in providing safety amid spread of the delta variant

Tue, 2021-09-14 21:44 — mike kraft
Delta variant stress tests back-to-school plans A Washington Post survey of the 20 largest school districts found that few are offering robust coronavirus testing amid vague guidelines and a surge of cases that few anticipated. Washington Post
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Estimated “preventable” treatment costs for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients climbed by $3.7 billion in August

Tue, 2021-09-14 20:51 — mike kraft
'Preventable' costs for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients climbs by The estimated “preventable” treatment costs for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients climbed by $3.7 billion in August, according to a Justine Coleman TheHill
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ANALYSIS: How wellness influencers are fueling the anti-vaccine movement

Tue, 2021-09-14 17:44 — mike kraft
How wellness influencers are fueling the anti-vaccine movement For years, the wellness world has been entangled with vaccine hesitancy. Amid covid-19, the consequences are starker than ever. Ashley Fetters, Gerrit De Vynck Washington Post

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POLITICS: GOP condemnations of Biden coronavirus mandate fuels concern other vaccine requirements could be targeted

Tue, 2021-09-14 10:58 — mike kraft
GOP condemnation of Biden coronavirus mandate fuels concern other vaccine requirements could be targeted Leading Republicans have declined to say whether they think requirements in schools, the military and private employers should also be rethought or banned. Felicia Sonmez, Marianna Sotomayor, Mariana Alfaro Washington Post
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Covid Hospitalizations Hit Crisis Levels in Southern I.C.U.s

Tue, 2021-09-14 10:36 — mike kraft
Covid Hospitalizations Hit Crisis Levels in Southern I.C.U.s One in four intensive care units in the U.S. is 95 percent full or more, and available beds are gone or dwindling especially fast in a handful of states including Alabama, Texas and Florida. The New York Times

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