Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Monkeypox cases rising slowly in the US, CDC says
Monkeypox cases continue to climb in the United States, although gradually, federal health officials said Friday.
Jun 13, 2022
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Vaccination
US: Pfizer COVID-19 shot appears effective for kids under 5
Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American ...
Jun 13, 2022
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1 in 3 Americans now live in areas where indoor masks are advised, CDC says
Masks may not be required, but Americans should consider wearing one anyway if they live in an area where COVID-19 case numbers are high, federal health officials said Wednesday.
May 19, 2022
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Vaccination
Company hid problems with COVID vaccines from FDA
Evidence of quality control problems was hidden by a company contracted by the U.S. government to produce hundreds of millions of COVID vaccine doses, a new House committee report shows.
May 10, 2022
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FDA advisers weigh COVID-19 booster shots for fall
Outlining a daunting timeline for development of any updated COVID-19 vaccine for next fall, federal health officials told an expert advisory panel on Wednesday that clinical trials of potential candidates would have to begin ...
Apr 8, 2022
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FDA panel meets to craft future vaccine strategy
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will meet Wednesday to discuss the best way forward with coronavirus vaccines, as evidence grows that variants are eroding the power of the country's current shots.
Apr 6, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tomorrow's COVID safety guidelines will be different from today's, but that doesn't mean yesterday's were wrong
No one gave a second thought to the safety of dining out before the pandemic. Fast-forward to today, and it's normal to wonder whether there is a city, state or federal policy around whether you need a mask or proof of vaccination ...
Apr 4, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
FDA approves 2nd booster shots for Americans 50 and older
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved a second booster shot of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines for people 50 and older.
Mar 29, 2022
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Biden administration to offer 2nd COVID boosters to those 50 and older
Despite not knowing how long another jab might provide protection, the Biden administration plans to offer a second COVID booster shot to Americans 50 and older.
Mar 28, 2022
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Vaccinated more likely to die during omicron wave if they got J&J shot: CDC
The COVID-related death rate among Americans who received Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine was more than double that of people who received other vaccines, new data from the Omicron surge show.
Mar 26, 2022
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