US lacks data on who's gotten the monkeypox vaccine About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

... despite a growing supply of the Jynneos vaccine -- and a new strategy that could stretch the current supply five times further -- there is still no evidence that protection is reaching those most at risk. ...

Covid’s Harmful Effects on the Brain Reverberate Years Later Covid-19 survivors remain at higher risk of psychotic disorders, dementia and similar conditions for at least two years, according to a large study that highlights the mounting burden of chronic illness left in the pandemic’s wake. Jason Gale Bloomberg.com

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New Covid boosters expected soon for everyone over 12. Should you wait for another dose? With updated shots coming soon, should you wait to get another dose or get boosted with the current vaccines now? NBC News

White House Covid coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said on Wednesday that the newly updated Covid boosters will be available to teens and adults "in a few short weeks." ...

Should parents delay kids’ second COVID vaccine? Here’s what the research says Nature - Increasing the interval between the first two mRNA-vaccine doses might boost children’s immunity, but it is a gamble as a new variant sweeps the globe. Hall, Shannon nature

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CDC announces sweeping reorganization, aimed at changing the agency's culture and restoring public trust Big changes are coming to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary as the nation's lead public health agency. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Yes, there are more infectious diseases popping up these days — experts say there are 7 clear reasons why Polio, monkeypox, inexplicable liver damage in kids. "It's like all the biblical plagues are coming back, right?" one infectious disease expert said. YahooNews

• Polio, monkeypox, marburg virus, and other infectious diseases are surging around the globe.

• Experts say there's not one thing driving the surge — a multi-layered perfect storm has been brewing for some time.

A complicated fall vaccine campaign: Updated Covid boosters, flu shots, and how to time the jabs The roll-out of updated Covid boosters will coincide with the logistical tangle of the regular flu shot drive, and there will be questions about timing the booster to provide the best protection through our third Covid winter. Andrew Joseph STAT

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Novavax seeks U.S. authorization for COVID vaccine booster Novavax Inc said on Monday it had filed for U.S. authorization for use of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose in people who had either received its shots or a different vaccine. Reuters Reuters

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Biden administration will stop buying Covid-19 vaccines, treatments and tests as early as this fall, Jha says The Biden administration has been planning for how to get past the crisis phase of the Covid-19 pandemic and will stop buying vaccines, treatments and tests as early as this fall, White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said on Tuesday. Brenda Goodman, CNN CNN

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Covid: UK first country to approve dual-strain vaccine The bivalent vaccine will now form part of the booster campaign to be rolled out this autumn. BBC News

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Does monkeypox spread easily on surfaces or in the air? Experts clear up misinformation Does monkeypox spread easily through the air, on surfaces or from food? False reports about the virus are causing high levels of anxiety. NBC News

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Explainer: Why has polio been found in London, New York and Jerusalem, and how dangerous is it? Polio, a deadly disease that used to paralyze tens of thousands of children every year, is spreading in London, New York and Jerusalem for the first time in decades, spurring catch-up vaccination campaigns. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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