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How the U.S. Let 20 Million Doses of Monkeypox Vaccine Expire

Mon, 2022-08-01 19:26 — FNUOvviyaa

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At several points federal officials chose not to quickly replenish doses as they expired, instead pouring money into developing a freeze-dried version of the vaccine that would have substantially increased its three-year shelf life...

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Who is eligible for the monkeypox vaccine?

Mon, 2022-08-01 19:23 — FNUOvviyaa

Who is eligible for the monkeypox vaccine? Unlike the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines protecting against monkeypox have already been developed. But due to rising demand from the unexpected global outbreak, supply of the jabs r… jmueller The Hill

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Vaccination is currently available on a limited eligibility basis, accessible through local and state health departments predominantly to people with direct exposure to the virus...

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San Francisco, New York Declare Monkeypox An Emergency

Fri, 2022-07-29 18:45 — FNUOvviyaa

San Francisco, New York Declare Monkeypox An Emergency Those two areas are among the hardest-hit by the viral outbreak. U.S. health officials, however, stressed that monkeypox can still be stopped in its tracks, and the Department of Health and Human S… khnkit Kaiser Health News

U.S. health officials, however, stressed that monkeypox can still be stopped in its tracks, and the Department of Health and Human Services said 1.1 million new vaccines will soon be available...

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San Francisco, New York Declare Monkeypox An Emergency

Fri, 2022-07-29 18:45 — FNUOvviyaa

San Francisco, New York Declare Monkeypox An Emergency Those two areas are among the hardest-hit by the viral outbreak. U.S. health officials, however, stressed that monkeypox can still be stopped in its tracks, and the Department of Health and Human S… khnkit Kaiser Health News

U.S. health officials, however, stressed that monkeypox can still be stopped in its tracks, and the Department of Health and Human Services said 1.1 million new vaccines will soon be available...

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US to hold push for Covid boosters until fall in order to better protect against BA.5

Fri, 2022-07-29 18:32 — FNUOvviyaa

US to hold push for Covid boosters until fall in order to better protect against BA.5 Pfizer and Moderna expected to roll out reformulated boosters, likely to be authorized for anyone 12 and older, in September the Guardian

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Senate Democrats propose $21 billion in new COVID-19 funding amid stalemate

Thu, 2022-07-28 17:20 — FNUOvviyaa

Senate Democrats propose $21 billion in new COVID-19 funding amid stalemate Senate Democrats on Thursday unveiled a measure to provide $21 billion in emergency funding to fight COVID-19, but immediately ran into roadblocks from Republicans. The measure would provide… psullivan The Hill

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Africa’s alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses

Thu, 2022-07-28 17:18 — FNUOvviyaa

Africa's alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine even though it’s the only continent to have documented deaths from the disease that’s newly declared a global emergency , its public health agency announced Thursday. AP NEWS

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White House: It Could Take $7B To Combat Monkeypox

Wed, 2022-07-27 15:46 — FNUOvviyaa

White House: It Could Take $7B To Combat Monkeypox The nearly $7 billion estimate was presented to President Joe Biden as one of a number of different options to fund federal mitigation efforts. Meanwhile, the U.S. now has more monkeypox cases than… khnkit Kaiser Health News

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Few Parents Intend to Have Very Young Children Vaccinated Against Covid

Wed, 2022-07-27 15:41 — FNUOvviyaa

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Barely a month after the Food and Drug Administration authorized Covid-19 vaccines for very young children, the prognosis that large numbers of them will actually get the shots looks bleak, according to a new survey of parents released on Tuesday by the Kaiser Family Foundation, which has monitored vaccine attitudes throughout the pandemic...

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Should you wait for the Omicron booster? Why experts say you should 'get it now!'

Wed, 2022-07-27 15:27 — FNUOvviyaa

Should you wait for the Omicron booster? Why experts say you should 'get it now!' With new COVID-19 boosters expected later this year, health experts urge Californians not to put off a first or second booster shot until then. YahooNews

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"Trying to predict the future with this virus, even as close as the fall, is not a good idea," she said. "And even with the more Omicron-specific vaccines, it’s still highly unlikely that they will provide absolute protection against infection."

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