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Discussion: Who should get the updated coronavirus vaccine booster now—and who should wait?

Thu, 2022-09-08 11:11 — mike kraft

Who should get the updated coronavirus vaccine booster now—and who should wait? The CDC has this month greenlit the rollout of updated Covid-19 vaccine boosters. These shots will replace the boosters previously offered in the US such that, for people 12 and older, being "up-to-date" with vaccines means having the new jab, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen explains. Katia Hetter, CNN CNN

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Scientists are starting to study Long COVID's link to suicide dangers

Thu, 2022-09-08 10:30 — mike kraft

Long COVID's link to suicide: scientists warn of hidden crisis Several scientists are beginning to study a potential link following evidence of increased cases of depression and suicidal thoughts among people with long COVID. Julie Steenhuysen,Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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New anti-malaria vaccine shows promising results

Thu, 2022-09-08 10:24 — mike kraft

Oxford malaria vaccine data bodes well for effort to combat deadly disease Encouraging new data on a malaria vaccine from Oxford University bodes well for global effort to combat the mosquito-borne disease that kills a child every minute, its makers said on Wednesday. Natalie Grover Reuters

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Pfizer isn’t sharing Covid vaccines with researchers for next-gen studies; Donates Paxlovid to poorer countries i

Wed, 2022-09-07 16:29 — mike kraft

Pfizer isn’t sharing Covid vaccines with researchers for next-gen studies Researchers studying next-gen vaccines to fight an evolving Covid threat are running into problems getting existing vaccines to use in their research. Rachel Cohrs STAT

WASHINGTON — Researchers studying next-generation vaccines to fight an evolving Covid-19 threat are running into problems getting existing vaccines to use in their research.

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Nasel spray vaccines might stop the coronavirus in its tracks, although there’s little evidence from human trials so far.

Wed, 2022-09-07 16:18 — mike kraft

China and India approve nasal COVID vaccines — are they a game changer? Nature - Scientists hope the immunizations, delivered through the nose or mouth, will prevent even mild cases of illness. Waltz, Emily nature

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These mucosal vaccines target thin mucous membranes that line the nose, mouth and lungs. By prompting immune responses where SARS-CoV-2 first enters the body, mucosal vaccines could, in theory, prevent even mild cases of illness and block transmission to other people — something COVID-19 shots have been unable to do. Vaccines that produce sterilizing immunity would be game changing for the pandemic. ...

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Israel reports it has isolated a coronavirus antibody in 'significant breakthrough

Wed, 2022-09-07 16:09 — mike kraft

Two antibodies identified in Israel can fight all known COVID strains, study finds Infusible to patients, antibodies are so powerful neutralizing the coronavirus they could eliminate the need for more vaccine boosters, peer-reviewed research says timesofisrael

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The antibody reported as having been isolated at the IIBR is monoclonal, meaning it was derived from a single recovered cell and is thus potentially of more potent value in yielding a treatment.

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COVID cases drop everywhere, but pandemic not over--WHO

Wed, 2022-09-07 15:59 — mike kraft

WHO: COVID cases drop everywhere, but pandemic not over GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases fell everywhere in the world last week by about 12%, according to the World Health Organization's latest weekly review of the pandemic issued Wednesday. AP NEWS

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China on COVID alert, more Chinese cities advise residents to stay put for holiday

Wed, 2022-09-07 09:56 — mike kraft

On COVID alert, more Chinese cities advise residents to stay put for holiday More Chinese cities advised residents on Wednesday to avoid unnecessary trips for the upcoming holiday long weekend, adding to COVID policies that are keeping tens of millions of people under lockdown and exacting a growing economic toll. Reuters Reuters

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Masks: As masks are shed, a visit to a medical office can pose Covid risks for some patients

Wed, 2022-09-07 09:18 — mike kraft

As masks are shed, a routine visit to a medical office can pose Covid risks for some patients “Even in clinics where the job is to provide care for people who are really high risk, you can’t even feel safe somewhere like that,” said one transplant patient. Megan Molteni STAT

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Masks: Germany, Philippines to drop mandates

Wed, 2022-09-07 09:06 — mike kraft

Germany plans to drop mask-wearing mandate on planes BERLIN (AP) — The German government plans to drop a requirement for people to wear masks on flights to and from the country, though the health minister said Tuesday that it could be reimposed if coronavirus cases rise sharply. AP NEWS

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