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U.S. FDA proposes major shift to annual COVID vaccine strategy--one shot annually

Mon, 2023-01-23 09:00 — mike kraft

U.S. FDA proposes shift to annual COVID vaccine strategy The U.S. health regulator on Monday proposed the use of one dose of the latest updated COVID-19 shot annually for most people, similar to the influenza immunization campaign, as it moves to simplify the country's vaccination strategy. Reuters Reuters

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Currently, people in the United States need to first get two doses of the original COVID vaccine spaced a few weeks apart, followed by a booster a few months later. ...

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What seniors need to know about taking Paxlovid

Wed, 2023-01-18 17:44 — mike kraft

What seniors need to know about taking Paxlovid | CNN Seniors are still getting sick with Covid-19 with disproportionate severity, and paxlovid therapy is being underprescribed for people 65 and older, experts say. Judith Graham CNN

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Moderna CEO in talks with China to supply COVID vaccines

Wed, 2023-01-18 10:19 — mike kraft

Davos 2023: Moderna CEO in talks with China to supply COVID vaccines Moderna chief executive Stephane Bancel said on Wednesday the U.S. company was in active discussions to supply COVID-19 vaccines to China. Brenda Goh Reuters

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Covid-19 antibody levels jump among elderly after autumn booster--British study

Wed, 2023-01-18 09:19 — mike kraft

Covid-19 antibody levels jump among elderly after autumn booster The 35-49 age group now has the lowest estimated level of antibodies. Ian Jones, PA AOL

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Some 96.3% of people aged 80 and over in England were likely to have antibodies at the start of December 2022, up from 89.2% in early September.

For 75 to 79-year-olds, the proportion stands at 95.8%, up from 87.4%. ...

The figures are “likely a result of the vaccination booster campaign”, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which has published the data.

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CDC identifies possible safety issue with Pfizer’s updated Covid-19 vaccine for seniors but says people should still get boosted

Fri, 2023-01-13 18:59 — mike kraft

CDC identifies possible safety issue with Pfizer's updated Covid-19 vaccine but says people should still get boosted | CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that there is a possible safety issue with the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech but that it is unlikely to represent a true risk. The agency said it continues to recommend that people stay up-to-date with Covid-19 vaccines. Brenda Goodman CNN

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New Utah study affirms COVID vaccine is safe for kids

Fri, 2023-01-13 10:29 — mike kraft

New Utah study affirms COVID vaccine is safe for kids The study, co-authored by a doctor at Primary Children's Hospital, looked at 185 kids who suffered from MIS-C. Erin Alberty Axios

A new Utah-led study shows the COVID-19 vaccine didn't trigger dangerous responses in children who previously had a severe reaction to the virus itself.

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Convalescent plasma works for immune-compromised Covid-19 patients, but it can be hard to find --study

Thu, 2023-01-12 19:02 — mike kraft

Study shows convalescent plasma works for immune-compromised Covid-19 patients, but it can be hard to find | CNN Convalescent plasma -- a once-celebrated treatment for Covid-19 that has largely fallen out of favor -- does work well for people who are immune-compromised, according to a study published Thursday. Elizabeth Cohen CNN

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Paying people to take COVID vaccine worked well, European study

Thu, 2023-01-12 18:56 — mike kraft

Paying people to take COVID vaccine worked well, study finds Paying people to take a first COVID-19 vaccine dose didn't lower the likelihood of seeking the second or third dose or of other positive health behaviors. CIDRAP

A study finds that paying people to take a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine didn't lower the likelihood of seeking the second or third dose or of other positive health behaviors and didn't erode morals, sense of civic duty, or feelings of self-determination.

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