Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2021
Delta variant raises chances of stillbirth, death during pregnancy: New reports found pregnant women were more vulnerable to having stillbirths or dying as the highly contagious Delta variant spread across the country. Read moreMany psychiatric patien…
Learn MoreFDA OKs Both Pfizer, Moderna Boosters for All Adults
FRIDAY, Nov. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted emergency use of both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots for all adults, clearing the way to additional vaccine protection for tens of million…
Learn MoreNew Review Claims First COVID Patient was Wuhan Market Vendor
FRIDAY, Nov. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The first known person with COVID-19 was a vendor in a large seafood market in Wuhan, China, claims an American scientist whose findings challenge the World Health Organization’s conclusion that the first pati…
Learn MorePfizer COVID Pill to Be Made, Sold Cheaply in 95 Poor Countries
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Learn MoreModerna Asks FDA to OK Its Booster Shot for All Adults
THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Moderna asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday to allow emergency use of the company’s coronavirus vaccine booster for all adults aged 18 and older.Currently, the booster is approved for pe…
Learn MoreNearly 10% of Younger Kids Have Gotten First COVID Vaccine Dose
THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Almost 1 in 10 eligible U.S. children ages 5-11 have received a first shot of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine since it was approved for that age group two weeks ago, the White House said Wednesday.Of the 2.6 …
Learn MoreVials With Smallpox Labels Found at Vaccine Lab in Pennsylvania: CDC
THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Several frozen vials that were labeled “smallpox” have been discovered in a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.There is no indication that any…
Learn MoreFDA OKs Virtual Reality System to Ease Back Pain
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A 3-D virtual reality system to treat back pain was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.The EaseVRx system is a prescription device for at-home use that combines cognitive behaviora…
Learn MoreFDA Could OK Pfizer’s Booster Shots For All Adults This Week
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to approve Pfizer’s COVID booster shots for all American adults as early as Thursday.That would make tens of millions more Americans eligible for the booster …
Learn MoreWhite House to Spend Billions to Boost COVID Vaccine Supply
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration plans to invest billions to partner with industry to expand the nation’s ability to produce coronavirus vaccines, ensure domestic supply and help poor nations in their vaccination e…
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