One Million Shots In 24 Hours: US Vaccination Pace Hits Seven-Week High
The week-over-week average of covid jabs administered jumped 31%. There's still a long way to go with only 60% of eligible Americans fully vaccinated.
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Third Shot And Done? Annual Boosters May Not Be Needed, CDC Director Says
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that the agency is not anticipating that Americans will need yearly covid shots, though given the unpredictability of the virus she added: "I don't want to say never." Meanwhile, some scientists are criticizing the Biden administration’s push for covid booster shots, saying the data provided isn't compelling enough to support the move.
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FDA, CDC Looking Into Reports Of Myocarditis After Moderna Shot
The Washington Post reports that an investigation is underway of emerging reports that the Moderna vaccine may carry a higher risk of the rare heart condition than the Pfizer vaccine, especially for males below the age of 30.
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First Edition: Aug. 20, 2021
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Biogen Should Reevaluate Expanded ALS Drug Access; US Unprepared For Synthetic Pandemic
Editorial pages weigh in on expanded access, synthetic pandemics and menthol cigarettes.
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Research Roundup: Covid Vaccines; Knee Surgery; Autism; Gastric Cancer
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
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Data Hints 4 In 5 South Africans May Have Had Covid
Data on South Africa's case-fatality rate and excess deaths suggest 80% of the population may have had covid, making it one of the worst-hit nations. Meanwhile, the U.S. is suggesting that next month's UN General Assembly should be virtual to prevent it from becoming a superspreader.
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Perspectives: Unvaccinated Prison Staff Fueling Outbreaks; NFL Seeing Success In Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy
Opinion writers tackle these covid and vaccine issues.
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Pandemic Boosts Integrating Dental Care Into Typical Medical Checks
Modern Healthcare reports on how the pandemic has boosted efforts to roll dental checkups into normal medical appointments. SSM Health and Medica, Johnson & Johnson, Vigil Neuroscience plus Illumina and Grail are also in the news.
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California Extends Covid Testing, Vaccine Rules To Smaller Gatherings
Officials in California plan to expand covid requirements for large indoor events to gatherings of 1,000 people or more. Separately, the San Francisco Chronicle reports on the closure of local homeless hostels. Lead risks, wildfires, nurses' pay, and medical marijuana are also in the news.
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EPA Bans Pesticide Linked To Neurological Damage In Kids
The Trump administration had sought to continue the use of chlorpyrifos on food crops, issuing a proposal to do so in December, the Hill reported. Chlorpyrifos has been linked to lower IQ, impaired working memory and negative effects on motor development.
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Appeals Court Rules Texas Can Ban Common Method Of Abortion
The law prohibits a dilation-and-evacuation abortion method and requires doctors to use alternative methods, The New York Times reported. Abortion advocates say dilation and evacuation is one of the safest abortion methods in the second trimester of pregnancy.
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Sackler Family Member Says They Hold No Responsibility For Opioid Crisis
The Sacklers made threats to withdraw from a $4.5 billion settlement payment unless they had immunity from opioid lawsuits, and Richard Sackler now says the family and OxyContin maker Purdue bear no responsibility at all for the crisis.
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As Covid Fills Hospitals, Staff Shortages Leave 1,000 Mississippi Beds Empty
Reports from Louisiana, Maryland and elsewhere show large numbers of covid cases, including in children, are swamping hospital systems. But staff shortages in Mississippi are limiting how hospitals can use their facilities. Hot spots on the Gulf Coast and in Alabama are also in the news.
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Vaccine Hesitancy Is Fading In US, Elsewhere — According To Facebook
Though the social network hasn't shared hard numbers on how frequently vaccine misinformation is being shared, it pointed out its data says more actual vaccine uptake is happening. Meanwhile, smartphone developers are tackling the problem of proving covid vaccine status around the world.
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As Vaccines Become Normal, Covid Treatments Back In Spotlight
Covid-positive Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is receiving monoclonal antibodies — not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The Wall Street Journal covers sparse supply of Roche's drug tocilizumab, which Stat says is the subject of pressure from the WHO over equitable access issues.
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New Vegas Police Must Get Covid Shots; NYPD To Punish Unmasked Officers
Police departments are responding to the ongoing covid crisis with new Las Vegas police employees facing a vaccine mandate and the NYPD planning on disciplining cops who don't use masks indoors or outdoors. News outlets also report on other pros and cons of mask and vaccine mandates.
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Expect To Pay More For Covid Treatments As Of October, Insurers Say
"No fee" programs for covid patients are expected to end for some insurers starting Oct. 1. Meanwhile, the American Medical Association notes financial health systems are set up and ready for the upcoming booster program. Reports say some people are wrongly billed for covid shots already.
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Nursing Homes Told To Vaccinate Staff — Or Lose Medicare, Medicaid Funds
President Joe Biden made the announcement Wednesday. Some nursing home workers say the mandate, which could take effect as early as next month, would likely worsen staffing situations.
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Washington State Enacts Strictest Vaccine Mandate Yet For Educators
Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, announced the covid vaccine mandate includes all public, charter and private school teachers and staff plus those working at the state's colleges and universities, on threat of losing their jobs. Separately, a judge OKs school mask mandates in New York.
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