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‘A few mutations away’: The threat of a vaccine-proof variant
July 30, 2021
“When we have lots of people infected, we give more chances to the virus to diversify and then adapt to selective pressures.”
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CDC calls for masks in schools, hard-hit areas, even if vaccinated
July 28, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) once again is recommending that some Americans wear masks indoors. The agency has called for masks in K-12 school settings and in areas of the United States experiencing high or substantial SA...
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FDA to warn J&J that vaccine can increase Guillain-Barré risk: Media
July 13, 2021
The agency still calculates the benefit of vaccination with the J&J product continues to outweigh the risk.
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Delta becomes dominant coronavirus variant in U.S.
July 7, 2021
Health officials are watching other variants (Epsilon and Lambda) that could evade vaccine protection and lead to major outbreaks this year.
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Few clinical guidelines exist for treating post-COVID symptoms
June 24, 2021
‘We can prevent many infections from this virus, but we are still left to manage many post-COVID symptoms,’ says Dr. Linda Girgis.
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FDA to add myocarditis warning to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
June 24, 2021
But a CDC advisory panel, where the FDA made the announcement, still strongly backs the vaccines’ benefits, which outweigh the rare risk for heart inflammation.
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CDC: New botulism guidelines focus on mass casualty events
June 2, 2021
The new guidance “was really specific [and] was meant to address the gap in guidance for mass casualty settings.”
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AHA reassures myocarditis rare after COVID vaccination, benefits overwhelm risks
May 24, 2021
As CDC investigates rare, mostly mild cases of myocarditis in adolescents and young adults given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, AHA emphasizes their effectiveness and strong safety record.
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CDC: Vaccinated? You don’t need a mask indoors
May 13, 2021
“Anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, without wearing a mask or physically distancing.”
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CDC recommends use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds
May 13, 2021
ACIP voted 14-0 in favor of the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in younger teens.
