‘Delta Plus’ Variant Surfaces in 8 U.S. States
TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials say they’re keeping close watch on a ‘Delta plus’ variant that’s been detected in at least eight states.While the AY.4.2 “sub-lineage” of Delta may spread faster than the original variant…
Learn MoreFDA Delays Decision on Moderna COVID Vaccine for Younger Teens
MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed a decision on whether to approve emergency use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12- to 17-year-olds until at least January, the company announced Sunday.That’s …
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FDA delays decision on Moderna vaccine for teens under 17: The company announced Sunday that the agency said it needs more time to examine data on a rare cardiac side effect seen in young males after Moderna’s second shot, with any approval likely pus…
Learn MoreCOVID Death Toll Tops 5 Million Worldwide
MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 5 million on Monday, and the more than 740,000 lives lost in the United States is the most of any nation, Johns Hopkins University data show.”This is a defining…
Learn MoreAttorneys General Warn About Pot Products That Look Like Halloween Treats
FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Just days before Halloween, attorneys general in several states have issued warnings about cannabis edibles that look like candy and snacks.”These look-alike cannabis products are unregulated, unsafe and ille…
Learn MoreBiden Administration Announces Details of Vaccination Requirements for Foreign Travelers
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Learn MoreStronger Breast Implant Safety Measures Announced by FDA
THURSDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A boxed warning and a checklist of risks that must be shared with patients is among the new breast implant safety measures announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday.As the FDA “continue…
Learn MoreImmunocompromised May Need Fourth COVID Shot: CDC
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Severely immunocompromised people may require a fourth mRNA coronavirus shot, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.The agency didn’t provide an official recommendation about a fourth sho…
Learn MoreBiden Administration to Invest $100 Million to Ease Health Worker Shortage
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Learn MoreJohnson & Johnson Seeks FDA Emergency Approval for Its Booster Shot
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