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U.S. would seek global approach to updating Covid-19 vaccines, official says

Tue, 2022-01-18 10:14 — mike kraft

U.S. would seek global approach to updating Covid-19 vaccines, official says If the Food and Drug Administration decides to update Covid-19 vaccines to take better aim at Omicron or other variants, it is unlikely to go it alone. Helen Branswell STAT

IF the Food and Drug Administration decides to update Covid-19 vaccines to take better aim at Omicron or other variants, it is unlikely to go it alone.

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Overview: International developments-_Australia, Asia, Europe

Tue, 2022-01-18 09:44 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

-- Australia suffered its deadliest day of the pandemic on Tuesday as a fast-moving Omicron outbreak continued to push up hospitalisation rates to record levels, even as daily infections eased slightly.

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Fewer children Hospitalized for Other Infections During COVID--UK study

Tue, 2022-01-18 09:11 — mike kraft

Fewer Kids Hospitalized for Other Infections During COVID U.K. study finds dramatic declines in flu, measles, and invasive infections Molly Walker medpagetoday

Pediatric hospitalizations for all types of infections fell dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the greatest declines in flu-related hospitalizations, British researchers found.

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Genetic risk factor found for Covid-19 smell and taste loss, researchers say

Mon, 2022-01-17 19:22 — mike kraft

Genetic risk factor found for Covid-19 smell and taste loss, researchers say Scientists are piecing together why some people lose their sense of smell after contracting Covid-19. YahooNews

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Canada approves Pfizer's oral COVID-19 antiviral treatment, deliveries delayed

Mon, 2022-01-17 17:26 — mike kraft

Canada approves Pfizer's oral COVID-19 antiviral treatment, deliveries delayed Canada on Monday approved Pfizer Inc's oral antiviral treatment for mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 in adults, but said global supply shortages meant only a few doses would be ready now. David Ljunggren,Ismail Shakil Reuters

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Israeli study shows 4th shot of COVID-19 vaccine less effective on Omicron

Mon, 2022-01-17 13:50 — mike kraft

Israeli study shows 4th shot of COVID-19 vaccine less effective on Omicron A fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine boosts antibodies to even higher levels than the third jab but it is not enough to prevent Omicron infections, according to a preliminary study in Israel. Reuters Reuters

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Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say

Mon, 2022-01-17 13:43 — mike kraft

Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say | AP News Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world. Every infection provides a chance for the virus to mutate, and omicron has an edge over its predecessors: It spreads way faster despite emerging on a planet with a stronger patchwork of immunity from vaccines and prior illness. AP NEWS

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top experts break down exactly why people should still try to avoid getting Omicron

Mon, 2022-01-17 13:36 — mike kraft

‘I have no intention of getting infected’: understanding Omicron’s severity Experts on whether getting Covid is inevitable and why, despite claims of ‘mildness’, the variant is highly dangerous ‘Omicron’s breaking the backs of the healthcare system,’ says Eric Topol. Photograph: Étienne Laurent/EPA Leaders in the US have struck a pessimistic tone about the Covid-19 pandemic in recent weeks amid rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Studies: COVID contagiousness may linger beyond five days; COVID-19 worse for vapers

Fri, 2022-01-14 19:04 — mike kraft

Contagiousness may linger beyond five days; COVID-19 worse for vapers The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Nancy Lapid Reuters

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New Studies: COVID vaccines effective, with limited waning

Fri, 2022-01-14 14:06 — mike kraft

Studies: COVID vaccines effective, with limited waning In 1 of the 3 studies, vaccination was 98% protective against ICU stay and life support in teens. CIDRAP

A trio of new studies yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine report encouraging results on the effectiveness and durability of protection of COVID-19 vaccines against hospitalization and death, including teens.

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