Vaccination
US health experts urge flu shots to avoid 'twindemic'
The U.S. is gearing up in case of a bad flu season on top of the continuing COVID-19 crisis, with a plea Thursday for Americans to get vaccinated against both.
Oct 7, 2021
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US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors
The Biden administration is considering requiring vaccinations against COVID-19 and contact tracing of international visitors after the U.S. revamps current broad restrictions that bar many foreigners from traveling to the ...
Sep 16, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
To prevent suicides, johns hopkins medicine says, know warning signs; follow tips
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death in children and young adults between 10 and 34 years old. ...
Sep 8, 2021
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HIV & AIDS
Quantitative analytical tools in medicine and the clinical research of HIV/AIDS
For decades, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) have been a serious health concern globally. Despite various global initiatives to control the spread and clinical advances, ...
Aug 17, 2021
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Vaccination
US allows extra COVID vaccine doses for some. Now what?
Americans at high risk from COVID-19 because of severely weakened immune systems are now allowed to get a third vaccination in hopes of better protection, a policy change endorsed Friday by influential government advisers.
Aug 13, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
One dose of Pfizer vaccine may be enough for folks who've had COVID: study
I think I've had COVID-19 already, so do I really need two doses of vaccine?
Aug 6, 2021
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Immunology
Eradicating smallpox: The global vaccination push that brought the world 'arm-to-arm'
As the roll-out of COVID vaccines proceeds, it's worth looking back on the challenges and successes of the early global spread of smallpox vaccination.
Jul 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study shows that silver foil could reduce the risk of infection in hospitals
New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) taking place online (9-12 July) shows that covering high-touch (the most regularly touched) surfaces in hospitals ...
Jul 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Here's what you should know about the Delta variant
When it comes to infectious diseases, the United Kingdom is like the "canary in our mine," according to Texas A&M University virologist Benjamin Neuman. When a virus is spreading there, it will soon make its way to the United ...
Jun 25, 2021
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Pediatrics
Teens: You got your COVID vaccine, what now?
(HealthDay)—U.S. teens are getting their COVID shots—how does that change their daily lives?
Jun 4, 2021
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