Medical research
Two cats are first U.S. pets to be sickened with COVID-19
The first documented cases of U.S. household cats infected with COVID-19 have emerged in New York state, a new government report shows.
Jun 9, 2020
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Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Vaccination
New adult immunization schedule recommends changes to zoster, pneumococcal, and hep B vaccines
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its 2022 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule that includes changes to the zoster, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B vaccines. COVID-19 vaccinations are ...
Feb 17, 2022
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Vaccination
First study to show waning effectiveness of third dose of mRNA vaccines
A nationwide study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the first to show that immunity against severe COVID-19 disease begins to wane four months after receipt of the third dose of an mRNA vaccine ...
Feb 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Some transmission of SARS-CoV-2 occurs after seven, 10 days
There is some onward transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) from household contacts released from quarantine after seven or 10 days, according to research published in the Jan. 1 issue ...
Jan 6, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Death from COVID-19 very rare for Americans 21 and under, report says
(HealthDay)—Only a tiny fraction of children and young adults who have contracted COVID-19 have died from their infection, a new government report shows.
Sep 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
139 clients, no COVID infections: Hair salon study shows face masks work
While Americans continue to debate whether face masks can stop the spread of coronavirus, a new report offers compelling evidence that the coverings do indeed work.
Jul 15, 2020
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Health
New studies show vaping illnesses tapering off
(HealthDay)—Even as the number of Americans hospitalized with a lung injury tied to vaping passed the 2,500 mark this week, new research confirms case counts are finally declining and vitamin E acetate remains the most ...
Dec 21, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids
Splash pads—those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids—can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.
Aug 4, 2022
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Vaccination
13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine no longer routinely recommended for adults 65 and older
The 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) is no longer recommended for routine use among adults aged ≥65 years, according to research published in the Nov. 22 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...
Nov 22, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How four U.S. cities helped slow coronavirus spread
(HealthDay)—Stay-at-home orders and other social distancing measures have kept people from going out in four key U.S. cities, likely blunting the spread of COVID-19, federal health officials report.
Apr 14, 2020
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