Moderna Says Its Combo Vaccine Effective Against Omicron
TUESDAY, April 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Moderna Inc. announced Tuesday that an updated COVID booster shot that combines Moderna’s original vaccine with protection against the Beta variant appears more effective than current booster shots against O…
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Florida judge strikes down federal mask mandate on planes: Hours after the ruling that the the CDC overstepped its authority with the mandate, major airlines announced they no longer required masks on domestic flights. Read moreMen with heart disease …
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U.S. COVID Response Coordinator says those over 60 should get a second booster shot: Compelling data from Israel convinced Dr. Ashish Jha to offer stronger booster guidance for older Americans on Sunday. Read morePublic health officials investigating …
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FDA approves first breath test for COVID: The results are delivered within three minutes, but a PCR test recommended afterwards for confirmation. Read morePatient influencers: Good or Bad? Although their aim is to share medical information on conditio…
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Two new BA.2 subvariants fueling COVID infections in New York state: The latest versions of the coronavirus are 25% more transmissible than BA.2, health officials say. Read moreShould dogs go vegan? A new study finds feeding your pooch a plant-based d…
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Known COVID cases top 500 million worldwide: Health experts are calling for increased testing, vaccination and contact tracing, to try to stay ahead of the virus. Read moreVast majority of Americans over 50 want to age in place: But poll finds most ha…
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New Drug Halves Death Rate in Those With Severe COVID, Maker Claims: An experimental medication for critically ill COVID patients has worked so well that the drug’s maker announced Monday it has stopped its clinical trial early and will apply for emer…
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Breakthrough CAR-T Therapy May Shrink Solid Tumors: An immune system-based treatment that has shown its mettle against blood cancers might prove useful in battling tumors, early trial data show. Read moreCould COVID Infection After 50 Leave You Vulner…
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Is the CDC in crisis? Former agency heads debate its future. A handful of former directors say they support a sweeping review of the agency that’s been ordered up by current director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Read moreExperimental pill may fight antibiot…
Learn MoreFDA Advisors Weigh COVID Booster Shots for Fall
THURSDAY, April 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Outlining a daunting timeline for development of any updated coronavirus vaccine for next fall, federal health officials told an expert advisory panel on Wednesday that clinical trials of potential candidates…
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