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6 Months of U.S. Data Support Safety of mRNA COVID Vaccines

Tue, 2022-03-08 11:26 — FNUOvviyaa

6 Months of U.S. Data Support Safety of mRNA COVID Vaccines CDC reports find that most AEs were minor, transient, and few patients sought medical care Molly Walker medpagetoday

Nearly all local and systemic adverse events (AEs) reported after Pfizer or Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines were mild and transient, and only a fraction of individuals reported seeking medical care, according to data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and CDC's v-safe tracker.

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The new pandemic data looks promising -- for some U.S. areas

Tue, 2022-03-08 10:09 — mike kraft

The end is near: The new pandemic data looks promising -- for some, anyway | CNN While the pandemic is not over, experts say the US may be in for, at the very least, a "near normal" spring and summer, based on new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Jen Christensen CNN

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U.S. School mask mandates go away, but parent worries persist

Tue, 2022-03-08 09:55 — mike kraft

Mask mandates go away in schools, but parent worries persist BOSTON (AP) — Major school districts around the country are allowing students into classrooms without masks for the first time in nearly two years, eliminating rules that stirred up intense fights among educators, school boards and parents throughout the pandemic. AP NEWS

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Persons with type A blood are more likely to get Covid-10--studies

Tue, 2022-03-08 09:38 — mike kraft

You're More Likely to Have Severe Covid If You Have This Blood Type Studies suggest that certain blood types may leave you more at risk of COVID-19. See what the science says so far—and why people with Type O still need masks. Yahoo

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WHO says COVID boosters needed, reversing previous position

Tue, 2022-03-08 08:56 — mike kraft

WHO says COVID boosters needed, reversing previous call GENEVA (AP) — An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said Tuesday it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to booster doses, in a reversal of the U.N. agency’s previous insistence that boosters weren’t necessary and contributed to vaccine inequity. AP NEWS

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U.S. CDC urges Americans to avoid treaveling to Hong Kong, New Zealand, Thailand

Mon, 2022-03-07 19:40 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC urges Americans to avoid travel to Hong Kong, New Zealand The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday urged Americans to avoid travel to Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand over COVID-19 cases. David Shepardson Reuters

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Omicron infections contagious for at least 6 days; Takeda drug shows promise as COVID treatment --research

Mon, 2022-03-07 19:27 — mike kraft

Omicron infections contagious for at least 6 days; Takeda drug shows promise as COVID treatment The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Nancy Lapid Reuters

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Biden’s ‘test to treat’ covid plan draws praise, questions

Mon, 2022-03-07 18:49 — mike kraft

Biden’s ‘test to treat’ covid plan draws praise, questions The program will start in hundreds of locations next week with the goal of increasing access to lifesaving treatments, Biden officials say. Katie Shepherd Washington Post

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New York City lifts indoor vacciune mandates and school mask mandates

Mon, 2022-03-07 18:03 — mike kraft

Pandemic restrictions lift POLITICO

New York City’s indoor vaccine mandate is gone, as of today. Restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and gyms will no longer be required to check for proof of Covid-19 vaccination from customers. Nor will kids be required to wear masks to school, after Mayor Eric Adams moved to lift most of the city’s remaining pandemic restrictions. ...

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