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Moderna combination Covid, flu vaccine moves to final stage trial after positive data

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2023-10-04 09:26

Moderna combination Covid, flu vaccine shows positive data (cnbc.com)

Moderna on Wednesday said its combination vaccine targeting Covid and the flu will move to a final stage trial after showing positive results in an earlier study.
The biotech company is hoping its shot, mRNA-1083, can win approval from regulators in 2025.

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U.S. Vaccination problems: Parents cite problems in getting updated Covid shots for kids

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2023-10-03 10:35

Parents of young children say kids are being left behind as updated Covid-19 vaccines roll out | CNN Parents of young children are scrambling to find still-scarce doses of the updated Covid-19 vaccine, which was recommended in mid-September for everyone ages 6 months and older. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Analysis: Impact of Misinformation, and Mistrust on Use of Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2023-10-02 12:14

Misinformation, Trust, and Use of Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 This survey study examines the association between non–evidence-based treatment for COVID-19 and endorsement of misinformation and trust in institutions among US residents with prior COVID-19 infection. Roy H

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U.S. Government shutdown: More on effect on Medicare and Medicaid

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2023-09-28 11:01

How a government shutdown would affect Medicare, Medicaid benefits While CMS is partially shielded from the impending tumult, it will retain fewer than half of its employees until a shutdown ends. Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post

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The impact on U.S. Health Programs if the Federal Government Shuts Down

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2023-09-27 09:37

What Happens to Health Programs if the Federal Government Shuts Down? - KFF Health News Medicare and Medicaid shouldn’t be affected, but confusion can be expected. Lynne Shallcross KFF Health News

For the first time since 2019, congressional gridlock is poised to at least temporarily shut down big parts of the federal government — including many health programs.

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A new season of infections is here, but the shortage of a common kids’ antibiotic never ended

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Mon, 2023-09-25 15:59

A new season of infections is here, but the shortage of a common kids’ antibiotic never ended | CNN Parents across the US are beginning to face the struggles of a second winter without enough supplies of amoxicillin, the most prescribed antibiotic in the country. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Mosquito populations surge in parts of California after tropical storms and triple-digit heat

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Mon, 2023-09-25 12:46

Mosquito populations surge in parts of California after tropical storms and triple-digit heat Winter storms, summer heat and tropical storm Hilary have bred a surge of mosquitoes in some parts of California. Officials now warn caution. Yahoo News

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The Culex mosquitoes carry the virus and are found across California, according to the state's public health department. In June, officials confirmed three dead birds were infected with West Nile in Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura.

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Anti-vaxxers are now a modern political force

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Mon, 2023-09-25 12:40

Anti-vaxxers are now a modern political force The once-fringe movement is now seeing an influx in cash after the Covid pandemic. POLITICO

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New U.S. COVID vaccine campaign reportedly off to a bumpy start

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2023-09-21 10:21

New COVID vaccine campaign off to a bumpy start The launch of the newly approved COVID-19 vaccines, the first campaign since the federal pandemic emergency ended, is off to a bumpy start. Reports are piling up of insured Americans being st… colinmeyn The Hill

Anyone with health insurance — either through private insurers or federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid — should be able to receive the new COVID vaccines for free.

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