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Mpox outbreak slowed because of behavior changes, not vaccine--study

Wed, 2024-03-06 10:06 — mike kraft

Mpox outbreak slowed because of behavior changes, not vaccine - UPI.com New research finds the 2022 mpox outbreak among gay and bisexual men began to slow down after just a few months -- even though just 8% of high-risk people had received the mpox vaccine. UPI

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That suggests that it was changes in gay and bisexual men's sexual behaviors, not the vaccine, that caused the outbreak to subside, researchers concluded.

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Some cognitive decline 'objectively measurable' after COVID-19--British study

Wed, 2024-03-06 09:56 — mike kraft

Cognitive decline 'measurable' in those with lasting COVID symptoms Researchers have found that there is 'measurable' cognitive decline in people who had COVID-19, particularly in those whose symptoms persisted after 12 months, though these may not be severe or long-lived. Finn Cohen

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Those who received at least two vaccinations and had fewer repeat infections, and those who were infected with later variants of SARS-CoV-2 had lower measures of cognitive decline.

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U.S. CDC's statements on COVID guidance and vaccine effectiveness.

Tue, 2024-03-05 11:13 — mike kraft

CDC'S releases on COVDID updates and Vaccine Effectiveness

...A new CDC report finds that the updated (2023-2024) COVID-19 vaccines cut the risk in half for visiting the emergency department, urgent care, or being hospitalized with COVID-19 for most people.

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Nearly 500 deaths per day in the U.S. from excessive drinking during COVID-19 pandemic -- CDC report

Tue, 2024-03-05 11:01 — mike kraft

Nearly 500 deaths per day from excessive drinking during COVID-19 pandemic: CDC report Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Fox TV Stations FOX 7 Austin

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Flu shot effectivenness is OK -- US numbers indicate

Mon, 2024-03-04 17:29 — mike kraft

Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current U.S. winter flu season. The vaccines were around 40% effective in preventing adults from getting sick enough from the flu that they had to go to a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital. AP News

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Officials generally are pleased if a flu vaccine is 40% to 60% effective.

The shots tend to do better when they are well matched against the circulating flu strains. Officials say that’s what’s happened during this — relatively typical — flu season.

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