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The U.S. can, and should, do more on H5N1 bird flu, a top WHO official says

Mon, 2024-09-16 10:59 — mike kraft

Q&A: The U.S. can, and should, do more on H5N1 bird flu, a top WHO official says The world is watching how the U.S. is responding to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, a top WHO official said. Helen Branswell STAT

More work needs to be done by the agricultural sector to get to the bottom of — and put a stop to — transmission of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle in the United States, a senior World Health Organization official said over the weekend.

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New study raises questions about vaccinatons curbing long COVID, other researchers unconvinced

Thu, 2024-09-05 11:14 — mike kraft

Study puts understanding of long COVID and vaccination into question A new study from researchers at the Mayo Clinic suggests that being vaccinated against COVID-19 does little to prevent long COVID. CIDRAP

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International Nurses Organization Proposes Moratorium on Recruitment of Nurses from Developing Countries

Mon, 2024-08-19 17:50 — mike kraft

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen says $3trillion needed annually to combat climate change

Tue, 2024-07-30 10:37 — mike kraft

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CDC latest statements on COVID and Bird Flu

Thu, 2024-07-25 10:45 — mike kraft

COVID-19 Can Increase During Any Season of the Year

Many respiratory virus illnesses peak during the winter due to environmental conditions and human behaviors. COVID-19 has peaks in the winter and also at other times of the year, including the summer. This is driven in part by new variants and decreasing immunity from previous infections and vaccinations.

CDC's respiratory virus guidance has steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 this summer.

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Administration Announces $4.3 Billion in grants to help U.S. Communities counter climate change, pollution

Tue, 2024-07-23 10:48 — mike kraft

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.3 Billion in Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across America | US EPA EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.3 Billion in Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across America US EPA,OA US EPA

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Bird flu: Some experts say the U.S. should follow Finland and vaccinate farm workers

Thu, 2024-07-11 09:56 — mike kraft

Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too. As bird flu spreads among dairy cattle in the U.S., veterinarians and researchers have taken note of Finland's move to vaccinate farmworkers at risk of infection. They wonder why their government doesn't do the same. News-Medical

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Bird flu information sources, podcasts, from the American Medical Association

Mon, 2024-07-01 09:56 — mike kraft

Bird flu news today: Avian flu symptoms in humans, CDC H5N1 milk warning and avian influenza vaccine | AMA Update Video | AMA (ama-assn.org)

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Cancer patients gain from staying current on COVID-19 boosters-- Spanish study

Fri, 2024-06-21 13:14 — mike kraft

Study suggests cancer patients should stay current on COVID-19 boosters Yesterday in Nature Communications a study shows cancer that patients who are up to date on vaccines and have received COVID-19 boosters are more protected against death and serious complications than unvaccinated patients. CIDRAP

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COVID can seriously damage vision, even without symptoms --study

Tue, 2024-06-11 09:29 — mike kraft

COVID could damage your vision, new study says. Keep an eye out for these symptoms Extended exposure to SARS-CoV-2 may harm your retinas in particular. Fortune

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