70% Of American Adults Now Vaccinated Against Covid
That translates to 432 million doses. Meanwhile, a survey in Texas suggests that the majority of residents support vaccinations and mask wearing.
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That translates to 432 million doses. Meanwhile, a survey in Texas suggests that the majority of residents support vaccinations and mask wearing.
The battle over vaccination information and misinformation has put the focus on Sesame Street's Big Bird and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In other news, a lot of people believe some false information.
The Federal Reserve warns that public health worsening is a threat to the U.S. economy. In other news, emails reveal what J&J did to limit information about talc and cancer and the role Nancy Pelosi played in preventing the drug pricing legislation from moving forward.
The Biden administration responded to a federal appeals court's stay on the federal covid vaccine mandate, arguing that stopping the OSHA rules "would endanger many thousands of people." Meanwhile, the White House is urging businesses that would be covered by the order not to wait until the legal challenges finish to make implementation plans.
360,000 children under the age of 12 have gotten covid shots, while school districts are urged by the White House to provide covid shots.
Pfizer and BioNTech applied to the Food and Drug Administration to allow an additional covid vaccine dose to any American 18 and older.
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Germany, Russia and Denmark are among the nations reporting infection increases. British officials are urging citizens to get a booster shot. In some good news, Japan sees its first day in 15 months with no covid deaths.
The near-total abortion ban in Texas drove attention to birth control providers, as people seek emergency contraception and other pregnancy-preventing solutions. Meanwhile, a kayaker contracted flesh eating bacteria in Tampa, and schools in Tennessee get a mental health boost.
Modern Healthcare reports on a provision for residency slots in the House version of the president's domestic policy package. Meanwhile, reports say health care employment has topped 16 million, the highest number since early in the pandemic.
The SAINT method uses targeted magnetic stimulation of the brain, and reports say almost 80% of the study's participants saw their severe depression go into remission. Generic drug prices, strep vaccines for pregnant women, a boom in stem cell clinics and more are also in the news.
These infections among vaccinated people may hinder the fight against the virus. Experts suggest many are the result of children passing along the virus. Other news outlets also look at the changing demographics that are the hallmark of the delta variant.
Some theories are emerging about the link between receiving a covid shot and the risks for myocarditis, including the chance that vaccines were injected into veins, directly affecting the heart. Pfizer's covid pill, antibody drugs, pregnant women's risks and pets with covid are also in the news.
A new study has shown a link between people experiencing discrimination about their bodies, race, age or sex and later risks for developing mental health problems. Separately, a study from the U.S. Census Bureau has shown LGBTQ people were more likely to lose income during the pandemic.
A detailed nationwide U.S. survey found around half of the people currently resisting taking covid shots are unlikely to change their minds. Meanwhile, NBC News reports on efforts to close the vaccination gap between California's Latino population and other demographic groups.
News outlets report on covid vaccine drives across the U.S. education system. First lady Jill Biden is also playing a role promoting shots for school children alongside Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.
As hospitals and pharmaceutical companies fight in court over the prescription drug discount program, the oversight power of the Health Resources and Services Administration is also at issue.
American borders have been closed to most international travelers for 20 months. Starting today, those restrictions are lifted for people from Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe -- as long as they have been fully vaccinated with a U.S.-approved shot.
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