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A new small-scale study hints at promising longer-term results for Pfizer's and Moderna's covid booster shots compared to just two doses. Separately, studies of an experimental chewing gum show it reduces covid viral loads in saliva, with potentially preventive effects.
Former Food and Drug Agency Commissioner Stephen Hahn was asked to submit to questions from a select panel investigating the U.S. response to the pandemic and whether the Trump White House interfered with federal agencies' work. Meanwhile, some critics are complaining that the House should go back to in-person voting instead of letting members vote by proxy.
Pfizer announced findings from its late-stage study that shows its covid vaccine provides strong protection for kids aged 12 to 15 over the four months after the second shot.
The White House says the high response shows the government will not be disrupted by outbreaks this holiday season, but the response rate likely varies by location and federal agency.
Jeff Zients, the Biden administration's covid response coordinator, told reporters that despite European moves to lock down again to stop the spread of the virus, officials here believe vaccines, medicines and other strategies can be more effective. “We can curb the spread of the virus without having to in any way shut down our economy,” he said.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced the funding that will go to federal programs that provide scholarships or student loan repayments for nurses and other health care workers.
News outlets report on the situation in Texas for abortion providers and women seeking abortions as the Supreme Court fails yet to issue a ruling on the state's restrictive abortion law. Separately, studies show the pandemic has held back progress in other infant vaccinations.
News outlets report on a surge among New Jersey school-age kids; a worry in Iowa over surging covid and a spike in flu cases; Pennsylvania's problem tracking breakthrough cases; cautious "good signs" from California; and another case in the L.A. Charger team.
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Despite high infection levels, the U.K.'s health minister said there's no need to implement strong restrictions to prevent covid spreading. Meanwhile, across Europe unrest breaks out at lockdowns and restrictions.
Students set to graduate Dec. 23 can leave early and put their knowledge to work to help fight a nursing staff shortage. Face masks in Michigan, monoclonal antibodies in Tampa Bay, a federal grant for Rhode Island and more are also in the news.
Modern Healthcare reports on details of the $1.75 trillion spending package stating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services must issue regulations on "appropriate" minimum staffing ratios. Aging care costs are discussed in a Health News Florida report.
Britain will conduct a review into whether medical devices perpetuate race and gender biases, and Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the issue was "systemic." Research news on covid, other medical issues and innovations are also in the news.
44% of non-parents between 18 and 49 said they're unlikely to ever have kids, a big jump from 2018's 37% figure. Reports note the U.S. birth rate has declined for six years. In other news, the Washington Post says Facebook allegedly knew about racial bias in its algorithms.
President Joe Biden reversed the previous U.S. position to endorse a waiver in May, but there has been little progress since then. European allies, however, remain opposed. Meanwhile, public health officials here continue to see a need for more access to at-home covid tests.
Among the many provisions in the $1.7 trillion funding are major expansions of health programs, including home health care, paid family leave, hearing coverage for Medicare beneficiaries and some drug pricing reforms. But the bill is likely destined for changes in the Senate.
The president underwent a physical on Friday. His doctors say he is fine but noted that he has arthritis in his spine, some feet problems and gastroesophageal reflux that causes frequent coughing.
Though there are a few weeks to go in 2021, the Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. death total for this year is already higher than last year's. Cases are up 20% and there are worries the figures will rise higher with this week's Thanksgiving gatherings.
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