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The US needs a Vaccines for Children program for adults

Thu, 2022-12-22 19:06 — FNUOvviyaa

The US needs a Vaccines for Children program for adults Eliminating the cost barrier for adults, as we have successfully done for children, would be a game-changer for public health. dtodd The Hill

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Pediatric medicine makers say they are running 24/7 to meet increased demand

Thu, 2022-12-22 18:56 — FNUOvviyaa

Pediatric medicine makers say they are running 24/7 to meet increased demand Pediatric medicine manufacturers told the White House this week that they are operating their facilities 24/7 in order to meet demand as parents across the country continue to deal with medicine sh… jchoi The Hill

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India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge

Thu, 2022-12-22 18:53 — FNUOvviyaa

India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country. BBC News

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According to government data, the country reports roughly 1,200 Covid cases every week. Over 2.2 billion Covid vaccine doses have been administered so far.

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Potential China wave is 'wild card' for ending COVID emergency - WHO advisors

Tue, 2022-12-20 21:57 — FNUOvviyaa

Potential China wave is 'wild card' for ending COVID emergency - WHO advisors It may be too early to declare the end of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency phase because of a potentially devastating wave to come in China, several leading scientists and World Health Organization advisors told Reuters. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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COVID-19 still Spain's leading cause of deaths this year

Mon, 2022-12-19 21:47 — FNUOvviyaa

COVID-19 still Spain's leading cause of deaths this year The number of deaths associated with the COVID-19 pandemic fell by almost a third in Spain in the first half of this year from a year ago, but the illness provoked by the virus remained the leading cause of fatalities, official data showed on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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China reports first COVID deaths in weeks as official count questioned

Mon, 2022-12-19 21:43 — FNUOvviyaa

China reports first COVID deaths in weeks as official count questioned China reported its first COVID-related deaths in weeks on Monday amid rising doubts over whether the official count was capturing the full toll of a disease that is ripping through cities after the government relaxed strict anti-virus controls. Martin Quin Pollard,Liz Lee Reuters

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Gottlieb: Drug shortage ‘isn’t like what we had with baby formula’

Mon, 2022-12-19 21:32 — FNUOvviyaa

Gottlieb: Drug shortage ‘isn’t like what we had with baby formula’ Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said a shortage of antibiotic drugs in the U.S. is the result of pharmaceutical companies not expecting a surge in demand rathe… bdress The Hill

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Updated Covid booster prevents most hospitalizations -- CDC new data

Fri, 2022-12-16 19:02 — mike kraft

Health Care — New CDC data backs up bivalent booster potency If you ever feel like your dog is judging, they just might be. New research found dogs can determine human aptitude, and they will look to people who they think are more competent. Today… jbyrnes The Hill

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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show the bivalent COVID-19 booster shot was effective at reducing the risk of hospitalization and emergency room visits by at least 50 percent.

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Michigan's mask critics lose appeal over powers of health officers

Fri, 2022-12-16 18:42 — mike kraft

Mask critics lose appeal over powers of health officers County health officers don't need approval from elected officials to issue orders, the Michigan Court of Appeals said in a precedent-setting decision related to protests over COVID-19 school mask mandates. AP NEWS

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COVID-19 Relief Funds: GAO Recomends improvments in Future Distribution of Federal Emergency Relief to Tribal Recipients

Fri, 2022-12-16 16:58 — mike kraft

COVID-19 Relief Funds: Lessons Learned Could Improve Future Distribution of Federal Emergency Relief to Tribal Recipients The public health and economic effects of COVID-19 on tribal nations have been especially severe. To help tribes recover, Congress's pandemic relief... U.S. Government Accountability Office USGAO

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The public health and economic effects of COVID-19 on tribal nations have been especially severe. To help tribes recover, Congress's pandemic relief funding has included at least $43.6 billion to support new and existing programs that tribes could use to address their unique needs.

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