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Study suggests people who limit meat 40% less likely to get COVID, but some experts skeptical

Thu, 2024-01-11 10:44 — mike kraft
Study suggests people who limit meat 40% less likely to get COVID, but some experts skeptical mmtzphoto / Flickr cc CIDRAP
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Sickle-cell patients at increased risk for severe COVID but have low vaccine rate -study

Thu, 2024-01-11 10:01 — mike kraft
Sickle-cell patients at increased risk for severe COVID but have low vaccine uptake Seventeen percent of children ages 5 to 11 with sickle-cell disease had been vaccinated, compared with 25% of their counterparts. CIDRAP
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Update: Spain makes masks mandatory in healthcare centres amid flu, COVID peak

Wed, 2024-01-10 18:54 — mike kraft
Spain makes masks mandatory in healthcare centres amid flu, COVID peak Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia made wearing masks mandatory in healthcare centres around the country from Wednesday as the country faces a peak of flu and COVID-19 infections. Reuters Reuters

 

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Philadelphia measles outbreak blamed on people declining vaccines, failing to quarantine

Tue, 2024-01-09 11:03 — mike kraft
Philadelphia blames measles outbreak on people declining vaccines, failing to quarantine The city of Philadelphia is blaming the recent measles outbreak on people declining to get vaccinated and failing to follow quarantine recommendations, after its Department of Public Health confirm… fimotija The Hill

 

 

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Spain's government proposed a nationwide mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics; Italy says respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record

Mon, 2024-01-08 17:29 — mike kraft
Spain considers nationwide hospital mask rule, as flu, COVID hit Europe Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID spread across Europe. Reuters Reuters
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Researchers investigate why vaccines are less effective in some older adults

Mon, 2024-01-08 10:33 — mike kraft
Researchers investigate why vaccines don't work as well in some older adults An important aspect to aging is how the immune system changes over time. Such changes have consequences, and they contribute to the greater risk for severe infections and other diseases such as cancer ... Mark Wanner Medical Xpress

 

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US FDA to allow Florida to import cheaper drugs from Canada, but opposition looms

Mon, 2024-01-08 09:56 — mike kraft
FDA approves first state request to import drugs from Canada | CNN Politics The Food and Drug Administration has approved Florida’s request to import certain drugs from Canada, marking the first time a state has been authorized to buy lower-cost medications in bulk from abroad. Tami Luhby CNN

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Explainer: What to know about the spreadof the new Covid-19 variant

Mon, 2024-01-08 09:40 — mike kraft
There’s a New Covid-19 Variant and Cases Are Ticking Up. What Do You Need to Know? - KFF Health News The covid-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts. khnkit KFF Health News

 

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Updated COVID vaccine 71% effective against hospitalization for older adults --Dutch study

Fri, 2024-01-05 17:45 — mike kraft
Updated COVID vaccine 71% effective against hospitalization for older adults Estimated effectiveness against intensive care unit admission was 73%. CIDRAP
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With a triple threat of respiratory illnesses; advice on how to avoid getting sick

Thu, 2024-01-04 10:23 — mike kraft
Health officials are monitoring a triple threat of respiratory illnesses. Here's how to avoid getting sick The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter. CBS News
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