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The world's two leading medicines regulators have reached different decisions on a third dose of the BioNTech/Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine — and it’s partly because of the complexity of the EU, according to the European Medicines Agency.

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WHO approves malaria vaccine to protect African children

Wed, 2021-10-06 12:13 — mike kraft

Historic go-ahead for malaria vaccine to protect African children After years of trials, the vaccine has shown potential to save tens of thousands of children's lives. BBC News

Children across much of Africa are to be vaccinated against malaria in a historic moment in the fight against the deadly disease.

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Sweden pauses use of Moderna vaccine for those 30 and under

Wed, 2021-10-06 10:02 — mike kraft

Sweden pauses use of Moderna COVID vaccine for younger age groups Sweden will pause the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for people born 1991 and later after reports of possible rare side effects, such as myocarditis, the Swedish health agency said on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters

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U.S. hospitals in less-vaccinated areas are struggling financially as infections mount and stimulus runs out

Wed, 2021-10-06 09:53 — mike kraft

Hospitals in less-vaccinated areas are struggling financially as infections mount and stimulus runs out Hospitals are struggling financially, with the delta variant surging just as the $178 billion taxpayer safety net winds down. Christopher Rowland Washington Post

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Pentagon requires COVID-19 vaccines for civilian employees by Nov. 22

Wed, 2021-10-06 08:45 — Naomisfreeman

Pentagon requires COVID-19 vaccines for civilian employees by Nov. 22 All 700,000 Defense Department civilians are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 22, the Pentagon announced late Monday. Ellen Mitchell TheHill

No exceptions are given to personnel who have already contracted and recovered from COVID-19.

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J&J seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

Wed, 2021-10-06 08:37 — Naomisfreeman

J&J seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine as the U.S. government moves toward expanding its booster campaign to millions more vaccinated Americans. J&J said it filed a request with the FDA to authorize boosters for people 18 and older who previously received the company's one-shot vaccine.

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Attorney General Garland takes steps to respond to ‘disturbing spike’ in threats against educators

Tue, 2021-10-05 17:37 — mike kraft

Garland taps FBI in response to ‘disturbing spike’ in threats against educators Recent school board meetings have been packed with protestors who denounce Covid-19 mask mandates, political interpretations of critical race theory and other highly-politicized issues. Juan Perez Jr. POLITICO

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday ordered federal law enforcement authorities to huddle with local leaders in the coming weeks to address what the nation’s top prosecutor called a recent “disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence” against educators and school board members.

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