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Bivalent COVID booster protects against poor outcomes better than 1-strain 4th dose --study

Tue, 2023-08-08 11:33 — mike kraft

Bivalent COVID booster protects against poor outcomes better than 1-strain 4th dose Agência Brasília / Flickr cc CIDRAP

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Negative view of COVID vaccines continue - new polls

Mon, 2023-08-07 19:06 — mike kraft

Prior infections influence opinions of COVID-19 vaccines Province of British Columbia / Flickr CIDRAP

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The results of the present study show many Americans still hold a dismissive view of COVID-19 vaccines. As of April 2023, 30% of the population have not been vaccinated with primary doses, and 83% of those eligible have not received a booster dose.

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Guidance on vaccinations, etc as summer Covid-19 cases increase

Mon, 2023-08-07 11:13 — mike kraft

As a summer wave of Covid-19 hits the US, questions about vaccines, quarantine and testing are back | CNN Covid-19 is on the rise again as the world approaches the fourth virus season since the coronavirus arrived on the scene. Amanda Musa CNN

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COVID-19 anti-vaccine politics could be linked to excess GOP deaths in Ohio, Florida-- study

Mon, 2023-07-24 19:19 — mike kraft

COVID-19 vaccine politics could be linked to excess GOP deaths in Ohio, Florida: study The politicization of COVID-19 vaccines may have led to a higher excess death rate among Republicans in Ohio and Florida during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study found. According to the study, … nweixel The Hill

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U.S. The CDC is preparing for a winter with '3 bugs out there': Covid, flu and RSV

Mon, 2023-07-24 10:06 — mike kraft

Ready for another 'tripledemic'? CDC prepares for a winter of '3 bugs out there' Vaccine fatigue is already here, although many Americans will be urged to get three different shots this fall. NBC News

Even as the nation is faced with blistering heat waves this summer, Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is already thinking ahead to cold and flu season this winter.

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Bivalent COVID-19 booster outperforms monovalent version --new study

Thu, 2023-07-20 09:36 — mike kraft

Study shows bivalent COVID-19 booster outperforms monovalent version CIDRAP

A new Italian study finds that estimated relative vaccine effectiveness (rVE) was 49.3% for the bivalent (two-strain) booster and 26.9% for the monovalent (single-strain) booster, with protection lasting at least 4 months for the bivalent booster and waning fast for the monovalent version. The study appears in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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Research into the rare side effect 'Long Vax Syndrome

Mon, 2023-07-10 09:40 — mike kraft

What is known about the rare side effect 'Long Vax Syndrome'?

The phenomenon known as "Long Vax Syndrome" is gaining attention among researchers as they seek to better understand the potential side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine. Similar to the long-lasting symptoms experienced by some individuals with "Long Covid," Long Vax Syndrome is characterized by headaches, extreme fatigue, blood pressure issues, and abnormal heart rates that can persist for weeks or even longer. However, it is important to note that the number of reported cases of Long Vax Syndrome is significantly lower than the number of reported cases of Long Covid.

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Low-income communities benefit most from COVID vaccination--study

Fri, 2023-06-30 17:36 — mike kraft

Study: Low-income communities benefit most from COVID vaccination CIDRAP

... in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a study analyzing vaccination data in 81 communities in Los Angeles County finds that the vaccine had a greater impact on COVID-19 infections in lower-income communities than in their higher-income counterparts.

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