Vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccine affected reduced deaths in seniors with dementia

Mon, 2023-07-17 22:15 — mike kraft

COVID-19 vaccine tied to reduced deaths in seniors with dementia CIDRAP

For the first time, researchers have calculated excess deaths among US dementia patients during the pandemic, and they found a reduction in excess mortality among long-term care residents after COVID-19 vaccines were made available. The study was published today in JAMA Neurology.

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Indications of a US COVID-19 uptick; more details of new vaccine rollout

Mon, 2023-07-17 13:41 — mike kraft

Early indicators hint at US COVID-19 uptick CIDRAP

Though COVID has held at very low levels late spring and into summer, some early indicators show signs of rising activity, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In other developments, the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) fleshed out more details about when the updated COVID-19 vaccine will roll out and how federal health officials will ensure that uninsured and underinsured people can receive their doses.

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US government tells vaccine makers to price updated COVID shots reasonably

Fri, 2023-07-14 13:37 — mike kraft

US government tells vaccine makers to price updated COVID shots reasonably COVID vaccine makers should price their updated shots for the fall at a reasonable rate that would reflect the benefits they received through government investments, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters

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Updated Covid shot should be ready by ‘latter part of September,’ HHS secretary says in letter to manufacturers

Thu, 2023-07-13 14:46 — mike kraft

First on CNN: Updated Covid shot should be ready by ‘latter part of September,’ HHS secretary says in letter to manufacturers | CNN US health officials are moving forward with plans to sunset the federal government’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution program next month and transition to the commercialization of the vaccines this fall – and they are making their expectations clear to manufacturers on what that transition should look like. Jacqueline Howard CNN

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U.S. GAO releases recommendations aimed at future pandemics

Wed, 2023-07-12 22:03 — mike kraft

GAO releases recommendations aimed at future pandemics The report is part of the GAO's series on the accountability and effectiveness of the federal government's $4.7 trillion pandemic response. CIDRAP

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Germany to trash 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Tue, 2023-07-11 22:04 — mike kraft

Germany on track to bin 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses The total waste is likely to run into the billions of euros. POLITICO

Germany has thrown out 83 million doses of coronavirus vaccines at a rough cost of €1.6 billion and has 120 million more doses sitting unused in stock, even as it is set to receive more jabs at a time when vaccination has flatlined.

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August 3 is the final day that health providers can order vaccine from the federal government through the traditional system.

Tue, 2023-07-11 21:59 — mike kraft

Quick takes: COVID vaccine ordering cutoff, destroying chemical weapons, new CDC head takes reins COVID vaccine ordering changes on August 3, the US destroys its last chemical weapons, and Mandy Cohen takes the CDC reins. CIDRAP

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A panel dataset of COVID-19 vaccination policies in 185 countries--study

Tue, 2023-07-11 14:25 — mike kraft

A panel dataset of COVID-19 vaccination policies in 185 countries Nature Human Behaviour - This panel dataset of COVID-19 vaccine policies for 185 countries reports on variation in vaccination prioritization plans, eligibility and availability, cost to the... Nature

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UK health regulator approves GSK's vaccine for common respiratory virus RSV

Mon, 2023-07-10 13:44 — mike kraft

UK health regulator approves GSK's vaccine for common respiratory virus RSV Britain's health regulator approved GSK's vaccine for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes thousands of hospitalisations and deaths annually, the drugmaker said on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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Research into the rare side effect 'Long Vax Syndrome

Mon, 2023-07-10 13:40 — mike kraft

What is known about the rare side effect 'Long Vax Syndrome'?

The phenomenon known as "Long Vax Syndrome" is gaining attention among researchers as they seek to better understand the potential side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine. Similar to the long-lasting symptoms experienced by some individuals with "Long Covid," Long Vax Syndrome is characterized by headaches, extreme fatigue, blood pressure issues, and abnormal heart rates that can persist for weeks or even longer. However, it is important to note that the number of reported cases of Long Vax Syndrome is significantly lower than the number of reported cases of Long Covid.

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