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Scientists from Sweden and the U.K. found that there was increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis as an adult among people who were infected with mononucleosis in childhood or adolescence. Separately, a study flags an "alarming" rise in colorectal cancer cases in people under 35.
Modern Healthcare reports on a new complaint from the Justice Department that alleges Kaiser Permanente coerced employees to upcode claims for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. Northside Hospital, Cigna, Encompass, Betsy DeVos at the Theranos trial and more are also in the news.
It's not just Facebook that's under a microscope for the public health risks it may pose — YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok faced aggressive questions from a Senate subcommittee yesterday. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reports Facebook prioritized "angry" emoji reaction posts in news feeds.
A federal judge allowed a vaccine mandate for Southwest Airlines employees to proceed, ruling that the measure did not violate the pilots’ collective bargaining agreement. Other business and city requirements for shots and masks are also in the news.
As Democrats continue to axe or pare down programs from the reconciliation package, progressives are trying to save some measures. Medicare and Medicaid are at the center of those negotiations. Meanwhile, uncertainty over the social spending bill continues to hold up a House infrastructure vote.
Deborah Birx, speaking to congressional investigators, said former covid special adviser Dr. Scott Atlas squeezed out health officials to downplay the seriousness of the pandemic, and that then-President Donald Trump was "distracted" by the election. Atlas said Birx is trying to rewrite history.
News outlets report that new covid infections are significantly down nationally since the delta covid wave peaked in the first week of September. Other reports say pediatric hospital visits for covid have declined dramatically, even though children have returned to school.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have updated their guidance for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Those who have already received a third full dose of any mRNA vaccine may now get a fourth "booster" shot — classified as a partial dose.
Determining that the benefits outweigh the risks, the Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory panel voted 17-0, with one abstention, to recommend that Pfizer's covid shot be allowed for younger children.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
The White House announced measures to try to overcome shortages, including a $70 million investment to aid manufacturers in getting their rapid tests through the federal approvals process. Other health news from the Biden administration reports on rental aid, transgender health, cancer and the mystery symptoms hitting U.S. diplomats.
NPR reports on too-full emergency services. Other news on the covid pandemic's impact on the health care industry focuses on hospital costs and nursing homes.
Editorial writers weigh in on these public health topics.
News outlets cover the new guidelines, which will come into force Nov. 8. Rules are stricter for U.S. citizens who have not been vaccinated against covid — a negative covid test taken a day before traveling to the U.S. is now required — and unvaxxed foreign travelers will face more restrictions.
Opinion writers tackle these covid and vaccine issues.
Stateline reports on ongoing school nurse staffing issues across the U.S., highlighting worries that new federal money likely will be spent other services — and "not on fresh troops." Separately, San Francisco may be the first place to mandate paid sick leave for house cleaners and nannies.
AP reports that Facebook ignored advice from staffers on how to moderate a swarm of anti-vaccine, misinformation-led comments on its platform. USA Today reports that Facebook says it's stopping hate and violence against the Black community, but its own research shows otherwise.
A report issued by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board says the world is not in a fit state to combat the next pandemic, and the globe "is unequal, divided, and unaccountable." Separately, Indonesia and the U.S. called on G20 members to improve planning for the future pandemics.
A poll reported by NBC News shows the mental health impact of the pandemic has even impacted adults' decision making processes, no matter the size of the decision. Separately, "rogue" antibodies are reportedly found in the brains of teens suffering serious mental problems after covid infections.
Open enrollment starts Nov. 1. Meanwhile, Anthem is jumping back into Indiana's marketplace.
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