Vaccinations

Covid-19 vaccination rates for kids echo regional disparities, worrying doctors

Wed, 2021-10-27 19:36 — mike kraft

CDC data analyzed by NBC News reveal stark regional disparities that are deepening across the country.

Whether children receive a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine often depends on where they call home.

About 81 percent of children ages 12 to 17 in Vermont have had at least one dose of a vaccine to protect against Covid-19, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed by NBC News. Puerto Rico leads the U.S. with a vaccination rate of 91 percent.

But in West Virginia, the rate is just 35 percent — a marker of stark regional disparities that are deepening across the country.

The analysis, which tracks closely with a separate review of vaccination data by the American Academy of Pediatrics, suggests that children are subject to some of the same geographic inequities as adults.

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Vaccine eligibility for mood disorders underscores elevated covid risk

Wed, 2021-10-27 19:16 — mike kraft

Vaccine eligibility for mood disorders underscores elevated covid risk The change will allow millions of people with mental health conditions to get booster shots. Jenna Portnoy Washington Post

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Analysis: An FDA adviser said we need to give kids vaccines to fully understand their safety. Here’s the crucial context.

Wed, 2021-10-27 18:29 — mike kraft

Analysis | An FDA adviser said we need to give kids vaccines to fully understand their safety.

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White House says states already have placed orders of COVID-19 vaccine for children

Wed, 2021-10-27 18:06 — mike kraft

States have placed orders of COVID-19 vaccine for children, says White House U.S. states have placed initial orders of COVID-19 vaccines for children and millions of doses will be shipped as soon as health regulators authorize their use, the White House said on Wednesday. Ahmed Aboulenein,Jeff Mason Reuters

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Moderna says its Covid vaccine has strong results in children ages 6 to 11

Wed, 2021-10-27 11:00 — mike kraft

Moderna says its Covid vaccine has strong results in children ages 6 to 11 Data from an interim study showed two 50 microgram doses of the vaccine, half the strength of the doses used in the vaccine given to adults, generated virus-neutralizing antibodies in children. NBC News

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Florida now has America's lowest COVID rate. Does Ron DeSantis deserve credit?

Wed, 2021-10-27 10:47 — mike kraft

Florida now has America's lowest COVID rate. Does Ron DeSantis deserve credit? The U.S. state with the fewest daily COVID-19 cases per capita is the same one that recently had more than any other: Florida. YahooNews

... the state with the fewest daily COVID cases per capita is the same one that recently had more than any other: Florida.

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Republican lawmakers urge Biden to drop or pause vaccine mandates for defense contractors

Wed, 2021-10-27 09:51 — mike kraft

Biden under pressure to drop vaccine mandates for federal defense contractors over national security concerns EXCLUSIVE — Republican lawmakers are pressuring President Joe Biden to drop or pause his vaccine requirements for federal defense contractors over fears they will compromise national security supply chains. YahooNews

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CDC says some immunocompromised people can get fourth COVID shot

Wed, 2021-10-27 09:37 — mike kraft

CDC says some immunocompromised people can get fourth COVID shot Some immunocompromised people will be able to receive fourth doses six months after their third. Ivana Saric Axios

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Federal judge in Texas dismisses Southwest Airlines pilots' petition against vaccine mandate

Tue, 2021-10-26 18:08 — mike kraft

Federal judge tosses out Southwest Airlines pilots' petition against vaccine mandate Federal workers and government contractors, which includes major U.S. commercial airlines, must be vaccinated by Dec. 8. Oriana Pawlyk POLITICO

A Texas judge on Tuesday dismissed a request for an injunction against an impending vaccine mandate brought by a union that represents pilots at Southwest Airlines, a significant blow against their attempt to sidestep President Joe Biden's mandate for government contractors. ...

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