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A well-timed legal assault unraveled Mississippi’s stellar record in vaccinating kids

Mon, 2023-12-18 14:09 — mike kraft

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Physical distancing better at stemming COVID-19 than US/Mexico border closure -- study

Mon, 2023-12-18 13:18 — mike kraft

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American Indians/Alaska Natives had the highest long COVID death rate--CDC study of long Covid deaths

Fri, 2023-12-15 17:53 — mike kraft

Long COVID played a role in thousands of deaths: CDC A new report from the CDC published early Wednesday found long COVID was the underlying or contributing cause of death for more than 3,500 Americans. ABC News ABC News

Results showed long COVID played a role in 3,544 deaths, with the condition listed as either an underlying or a contributing cause of death.

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COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns

Fri, 2023-12-15 17:30 — mike kraft

COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns "COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases. CBS News

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COP28" at least $2.1 billion pledged by foundations, focusing on health and agriculture

Fri, 2023-12-15 12:05 — mike kraft

At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, especially from agriculture. AP News

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"Long flu" --influenza-- can lead to long-lasting symptoms, study finds

Fri, 2023-12-15 09:49 — mike kraft

There’s ‘long flu,’ too: Influenza can lead to long-lasting symptoms, study finds Patients who were hospitalized with the flu were at an increased risk for lingering lung problems, among other health issues, 18 months after their illness. NBC News

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Four New COVID-19 Variants Are Raising Concerns in the US and outbreaks in the UK and India

Fri, 2023-12-15 09:31 — mike kraft

Four New COVID-19 Variants Are Raising Concerns in the US! Here’s All About Them | Weather.com

Four New COVID-19 Variants Are Raising Concerns in the US! Here’s All About Them | Weather.com While vaccines have significantly reduced case numbers, these new strains pose fresh challenges in our ongoing fight against the coronavirus. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel The Weather Channel

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Low vaccination rates and rising virus inspections touch off CDC alert

Fri, 2023-12-15 09:25 — mike kraft

CDC sounds alarm about low vaccination rates amid rising respiratory virus activity | CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is an “urgent need” boost vaccination coverage amid increasing levels of respiratory disease. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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Dengue: A record more than 4 million cases have been reported in the Americas and Caribbean so far this year.

Wed, 2023-12-13 18:11 — mike kraft

Dengue cases break records in Americas amid warmer temperatures A record more than 4 million cases have been reported throughout the Americas and Caribbean so far this year. NBC News

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections.

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Study outlines financial impact on families with adults hit by long COVID

Wed, 2023-12-13 17:01 — mike kraft

Report underscores financial pressure of long COVID on families megaflopp / iStock CIDRAP

Survey results published today in JAMA Network Open show that US households headed by an adult with long COVID were two to four times more likely to report pandemic-related financial hardships, regardless of prepandemic socioeconomic status.

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