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Bird Flu: Britain raises risk level of bird flu to medium

Thu, 2024-10-17 10:49 — mike kraft
Britain raises risk level of bird flu to medium Britain has increased on Thursday the risk level of bird flu to medium from low after the virus was detected in a number of wild birds in the country over the autumn, the government said in an update posted on its website. Reuters Reuters

 

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Novavax's trial of combo COVID-flu shot put on hold because of safety concerns

Wed, 2024-10-16 09:56 — mike kraft
US FDA pauses Novavax's trial of combo COVID-flu shot on safety concerns The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has put Novavax's trial of an experimental COVID-flu vaccine combination on hold after one person who received the shot reported nerve damage, the company said on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters

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Three doses of mRNA COVID vaccine show advantage against severe outcomes --study

Wed, 2024-10-16 09:41 — mike kraft
3 doses of mRNA COVID vaccine show advantage against severe outcomes The authors said COVID-19 infection can result in a "brainstem insult" that results in clusters of physical long-COVID symptoms. CIDRAP

A team led by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) researchers studying Medicare claims data during the early Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant months conclude that a third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine provides significant protection against hospitalization and death compared with two doses but wanes substantially after 4 months.

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Information on the COVID-19 XEC variant that is now circulating in the US.

Wed, 2024-10-16 09:32 — mike kraft
COVID-19 XEC variant is now circulating in the US. Here's what you should know about it. COVID-19 XEC variant is now circulating in the US. Here is what you need to know about the strain. Ahjané Forbes USA TODAY
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COVID rapid test guidance: When to take them and do they actually expire

Tue, 2024-10-15 10:07 — mike kraft
Rapid tests: When to take them and do they actually expire? There are some rapid tests you might be able to take past the expiration date on the box. Here’s what to know. Gina Cook, Erika Gonzalez, News4 Anchor/Reporter, Patricia Fantis NBC4 Washington

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According to Covid.gov, people should take an at-home test when:

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RSV: Researchers pinpoint markers of more severe cases among children

Tue, 2024-10-15 09:55 — mike kraft
Inside RSV: Researchers pinpoint markers of more severe cases Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains the top cause of hospitalization among young children, leading to respiratory issues like bronchiolitis and pneumonia. However, the reasons why some children ... Brigham and Women’s Hospital Medical Xpress

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains the top cause of hospitalization among young children, leading to respiratory issues like bronchiolitis and pneumonia. However, the reasons why some children experience only mild symptoms while others suffer from severe disease are not well understood.

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France raises alert level for bird flu

Tue, 2024-10-15 09:44 — mike kraft
France raises bird flu risk level France has raised its risk level of bird flu to 'moderate' from 'negligible', it said in a decree published in the official journal on Tuesday, a move that will reinforce security measures around poultry farms. Reuters Reuters
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Risk of new type 2 diabetes in kids higher after COVID than other respiratory infections --study

Tue, 2024-10-15 09:38 — mike kraft
Risk of new type 2 diabetes in kids higher after COVID than other respiratory infections, data suggest The authors said COVID-19 infection can result in a "brainstem insult" that results in clusters of physical long-COVID symptoms. CIDRAP
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UK Covid hospitalisations surge as new variant XEC spread

Tue, 2024-10-15 09:19 — mike kraft
Covid hospitalisations surge as new variant spreads across UK The North East has seen the highest hospital admission rates at 8.12 per 100,000, UKHSA says Alexander Butler The Independent

Covid hospitalisations have surged across Britain at an “alarming” rate as a new variant of the virus emerged, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned.

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Mpox: WHO approves a vaccine for adolescents, Zimbabwe reports first cases

Mon, 2024-10-14 10:59 — mike kraft
WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine for adolescents The World Health Organization said on Monday it had approved Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, an age group considered especially vulnerable to outbreaks of the disease that has triggered global concern. Reuters Reuters
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