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Researchers are calling for newer, better options for COVID vaccines

Wed, 2022-12-14 18:47 — mike kraft

Two years later, did Covid vaccines live up to their promise? Despite the success of mRNA vaccines, researchers think a new generation of Covid vaccines could provide broader, longer-term protection in the future. NBC News

...In particular, researchers think sprays or drops given through the nose or mouth could do a better job of stopping transmission. They also hope that vaccines that target multiple parts of the virus or several variants at once could reduce the need for continuous boosters.

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Questions and answers about Covid vaccine boosters for kids age 5 and under

Wed, 2022-12-14 12:35 — mike kraft

What parents should know about Covid vaccine boosters for kids age 5 and under | CNN Now that some children 6 months to 5 years old can get the new bivalent Covid-19 booster, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen is here to answer questions from parent and guardians. What are possible side effects? What if kids had Covid-19 already? Katia Hetter CNN

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After two years of Covid-19 vaccines, here’s why they’re still vital --Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Wed, 2022-12-14 12:13 — mike kraft

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: After two years of Covid-19 vaccines, here's why they're still vital | CNN In the United States, approximately 658 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered since they were first distributed exactly two years ago Wednesday. Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN

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Opinion: Urgent Need for Next-Generation COVID-19 Vaccines

Mon, 2022-12-12 19:45 — mike kraft

Urgent Need for Next-Generation COVID-19 Vaccines This Viewpoint argues that the development of a distinctly improved generation of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines is paramount to offering a greater breadth and depth of protection for a longer duration against COVID-19 disease. JAMA_current

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Indoor masking and boosters recomended as "tripledemic" spreads in major US cities.

Mon, 2022-12-12 08:56 — mike kraft

Authorities are urging indoor masking in major cities as the 'tripledemic' rages The CDC is advising people to practice indoor masking in nearly a tenth of U.S. counties, as three highly contagious respiratory viruses sweep the country. NPR.org

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U.S. and Canada approve bivalent booster shots for kids

Fri, 2022-12-09 17:25 — mike kraft

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Opinion: COVID, flu, RSV: The benefits of advocating for boosters in the workplace–and how to go about it

Fri, 2022-12-09 09:54 — mike kraft

COVID, flu, RSV: The benefits of advocating for boosters in the workplace–and how to go about it The return to the office has turned into a superspreader event. Fortune

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U.S. FDA authorizes Moderna, Pfizer updated COVID boosters for 6 months old

Thu, 2022-12-08 10:20 — mike kraft

U.S. FDA authorizes Moderna, Pfizer updated COVID boosters for 6 months old The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized updated COVID-19 booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech for children as young as 6 months of age. Reuters Reuters

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Estimates of How Much Could COVID-19 Vaccines Cost the U.S. After Commercialization

Wed, 2022-12-07 17:17 — mike kraft

How Much Could COVID-19 Vaccines Cost the U.S. After Commercialization? This analysis illustrates the potential total cost of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, based on their publicly-announced expected prices, once they enter the U.S. commercial market. It compare… kffmatthewm KFF

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Omicron boosters are weaker against BQ.1.1 subvariant that is rising in U.S., study finds

Wed, 2022-12-07 12:23 — mike kraft

Omicron boosters are weaker against BQ.1.1 subvariant that is rising in U.S., study finds

Covid shots designed to protect against the omicron variant trigger a weaker immune response against the rapidly emerging BQ.1.1 subvariant than the previously dominant strain, according to a new lab study.

Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch, in a study published online Tuesday in Nature Medicine, found that the booster shots performed well against the BA.5 subvariant they were designed to target.

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