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Although kids fight off COVID-19 quickly, they don't develop adaptive immunity --study

Mon, 2023-01-30 09:24 — mike kraft

Kids fight off COVID-19 quickly but don't develop adaptive immunity - UPI.com Children's amped-up immune systems allow them to beat back COVID-19 easily, producing a strong initial response that quickly slaps away the virus. But there might be a price to be paid for that sharp reaction. UPI

Because the initial response provides such a swift takedown, kids' immune systems don't remember the virus and don't adapt to be prepared for future infections, according to scientists with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney.

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Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.5 accounts for 61.3% of U.S. COVID cases - CDC

Fri, 2023-01-27 20:20 — mike kraft

Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.5 accounts for 61.3% of U.S. COVID cases - CDC The Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 has likely become the dominant variant in the United States, accounting for 61.3% of COVID cases in the week ended Jan. 28, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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The subvariant accounted for 49.5% of cases in the week ended Jan. 21, estimates from CDC showed.

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CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Evusheld deemed ineffective

Fri, 2023-01-27 17:24 — mike kraft

CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Covid subvariants knock out Evusheld Evusheld was a key antibody treatment taken by people with weak immune systems as an added layer of protection. Spencer Kimball CNBC

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These precautions include wearing a high quality mask and social distancing when it’s not possible to avoid crowded indoor spaces, according to the CDC.

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Analysis: Three years since Covid-19 emerged: What have we learned and what more do we need to understand?

Fri, 2023-01-27 11:43 — mike kraft

It's been three years since the first Covid-19 case in the United States. What have we learned and what more do we need to understand? | CNN Covid-19 has unmasked many existing crises and amplified them for the world to see, writes Dr. Leana Wen. The coronavirus didn't create health disparities — these long-predated the virus — but exacerbated existing ones. Katia Hetter CNN

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U.S. CDC still looking at whether there is a potential stroke risk from Pfizer bivalent COVID shot

Fri, 2023-01-27 11:33 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC still looking at potential stroke risk from Pfizer bivalent COVID shot New data from one U.S.

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Florida doctors worried DeSantis gives ‘fringe’ dermatologist a platform

Fri, 2023-01-27 11:24 — mike kraft

Florida doctors worried DeSantis gives ‘fringe’ dermatologist a platform DeSantis is using his opposition to Covid-19 restrictions and advocacy of medical “free speech” as a central pillar of his messaging strategy, and the issue is likely to play into a possible 2024 presidential run. POLITICO

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EU may pay more for Pfizer COVID shots in return for lower volume

Fri, 2023-01-27 10:09 — mike kraft

Exclusive: EU may pay more for Pfizer COVID shots in return for lower volume Brussels is discussing with Pfizer and BioNTech the possibility of reducing the up to 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses the EU has committed to buy this year in return for a higher price, a source with knowledge of the talks said. Maggie Fick Reuters

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FDA experts are still divided over who should get which COVID shots and when

Fri, 2023-01-27 09:46 — mike kraft

FDA experts are still puzzled over who should get which COVID shots and when Evidence continues to mount that it’s mostly the elderly who are at serious risk from COVID. Arthu

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U.S. FDA panel recomends retiring original Covid vaccine and using newer versions

Fri, 2023-01-27 09:35 — mike kraft

FDA panel recommends move toward streamlined COVID vaccine approach CIDRAP

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine advisory group today (Thursday) recommended streamlining COVID-19 vaccine campaigns by offering just the newer bivalent (two-strain) versions of the vaccine for both primary and booster series.

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Will the next worrisome coronavirus variant get detected?

Thu, 2023-01-26 11:27 — mike kraft

The next worrisome coronavirus variant could come from China — will it get detected? Nature - Genomic surveillance is crucial for tracking the next ‘variant of concern’, but many countries are winding back their monitoring. Lewis, Dyani nature

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It remains crucial that variants be tracked, yet scientists question how quickly the next variant of concern will be detected as many countries wind down surveillance efforts.

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