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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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Fauci on needing a second generation of COVID vaccines: 'We have multiple variants of concern ... And it's getting more complicated'

Wed, 2022-07-27 15:16 — FNUOvviyaa
Fauci on needing a second generation of COVID vaccines: 'We have multiple variants of concern ... And it's getting more complicated' A new generation of vaccines is needed to continue fighting COVID-19, according to experts at the White House Tuesday. YahooFinance

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It's one reason why the White House Covid-19 Response Team is pushing for eligible adults to get first or second boosters, depending on their age, and is contemplating expanding second boosters for all adults.

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US signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine

Wed, 2022-07-27 15:10 — FNUOvviyaa
US signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of delays, nearly 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution, U.S. health regulators said Wednesday. The announcement comes amid growing criticism that authorities have been too slow in deploying the vaccine, potentially missing the window to contain what could soon become an entrenched infectious disease . AP NEWS

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Doctors say search for monkeypox cases needs to look beyond men who have sex with men

Wed, 2022-07-27 14:58 — FNUOvviyaa
Doctors say search for monkeypox cases needs to look beyond men who have sex with men The man came to an urgent care clinic in New York with red bumps on his skin in an area where he had a fair amount of hair. Brenda Goodman, CNN CNN

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Covid and Monkeypox: Where New York City Stands

Mon, 2022-07-25 16:28 — FNUOvviyaa

New York City is living through a sixth wave of Covid-19 at the same time that a new virus, monkeypox, has appeared. Over the weekend, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a “public health emergency of international concern.” That is a designation the W.H.O. currently uses for only two other diseases, Covid-19 and polio...

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Some schools hit hard by virus make few changes for new year

Mon, 2022-07-25 16:24 — FNUOvviyaa
Some schools hit hard by virus make few changes for new year As a new school year approaches, COVID-19 infections are again on the rise, fueled by highly transmissible variants, filling families with dread. They fear the return of a pandemic scourge: outbreaks that sideline large numbers of teachers, close school buildings and force students back into remote learning. AP NEWS

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Bavarian Nordic in talks to expand monkeypox vaccine output

Mon, 2022-07-25 16:05 — FNUOvviyaa
Bavarian Nordic in talks to expand monkeypox vaccine output Bavarian Nordic , the Danish company behind the vaccine being used to try to stem a global outbreak of monkeypox, is in talks to potentially expand production capacity, its CEO said on Monday. Natalie Grover Reuters

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WHO releases global COVID-19 vaccination strategy update to reach unprotected

Fri, 2022-07-22 21:28 — FNUOvviyaa
WHO releases global COVID-19 vaccination strategy update to reach unprotected The global COVID-19 vaccination rollout is the biggest and fastest in history but many of those at greatest risk remain unprotected – only 28% of older people and 37% of health care workers in low-income countries have received their primary course of vaccines and most have not received booster doses.Health care workers, over 60s and other at-risk groups must be reached as priorities on the way to reaching the 70% coverage target. WHO’s strategy update elevates the targets of vaccinating 100%
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California Democrat presses Biden administration for more monkeypox vaccines

Fri, 2022-07-22 21:06 — FNUOvviyaa
California Democrat presses Biden administration for more monkeypox vaccines Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) pressed the Biden administration on Friday to increase the volume of monkeypox vaccines to his state, which has endured the highest number of infections in the country.… lvella The Hill
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We’re Testing for Monkeypox the Wrong Way

Fri, 2022-07-22 21:04 — FNUOvviyaa
We’re Testing for Monkeypox the Wrong Way No one should have to wait until they’re covered with sores. Benjamin Mazer The Atlantic

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