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Politics: Republican officials embrace natural immunity as substitute for vaccines

Mon, 2021-11-22 10:45 — mike kraft

GOP embraces natural immunity as substitute for vaccines TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republicans fighting President Joe Biden's coronavirus vaccine mandates are wielding a new weapon against the White House rules: natural immunity. They contend that people who have recovered from the virus have enough immunity and antibodies to not need COVID-19 vaccines, and the concept has been invoked by Republicans as a sort of stand-in for vaccines. AP NEWS

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Fauci says 'fully vaccinated' definition not yet changing to include boosters

Mon, 2021-11-22 10:25 — mike kraft

Fauci says 'fully vaccinated' definition not yet changing to include boosters Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday. ABC News ABC News

Every vaccinated person should "get boosted" depending on how long it's been since their initial shots, but those with their original vaccination protection are still considered "fully vaccinated" despite indications that immunity can wane, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday.

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Pfizer reports its COVID-19 vaccine trial data shows long-term efficacy in adolescents

Mon, 2021-11-22 10:13 — mike kraft

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine trial data shows long-term efficacy in adolescents Pfizer Inc said on Monday its COVID-19 vaccine provided strong long-term protection against the virus in a late-stage study conducted among adolescents aged 12 to 15 years. Reuters Reuters

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Europe: Austria locks down, German's Merkel says new steps needed, as Europe faces COVID surge

Mon, 2021-11-22 10:04 — mike kraft

Austria locks down, Merkel says new steps needed, as Europe faces COVID freeze Austria became on Monday the first country in western Europe to reimpose lockdown since vaccines were rolled out, shutting non-essential shops, bars and cafes as surging caseloads raised the prospect of a third winter in deep freeze for the continent. Francois Murphy,Maria Sheahan Reuters

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U.S. COVID-19 cases rise with Thanksgiving gatherings on the way

Mon, 2021-11-22 09:51 — mike kraft

CHICAGO — A month ago, new coronavirus cases in the United States were ticking steadily downward and the worst of a miserable summer surge fueled by the Delta variant appeared to be over. But as Americans travel this week to meet far-flung relatives for Thanksgiving dinner, new virus cases are rising once more, especially in the Upper Midwest and Northeast.

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UPDATE: CDC Director gives final approval --All American adults now eligible for coronavirus booster shots

Fri, 2021-11-19 18:46 — mike kraft

All American adults now eligible for coronavirus booster shots Booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines are now available to anyone in the U.S. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

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The new COVID war: Redefining vaccinated

Fri, 2021-11-19 17:38 — mike kraft

The new COVID war: Redefining vaccinated Some experts and officials are pushing for the definition of "fully vaccinated" to change. Caitlin Owens Axios

As health officials push COVID booster shots, a debate is quickly emerging around whether the definition of "fully vaccinated" should be changed to include an additional dose of the vaccine.

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