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Another Study Finds Pfizer, Moderna Shots Effective Against COVID Variants

FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines protect against a number of coronavirus variants, including highly contagious Delta, another study confirms.The findings come as breakthrough infections in vaccinated peop…

Two-Thirds of Parents of Kids Ages 5-11 Plan to Get Them Vaccinated Against COVID: Poll

FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In some heartening news on the vaccine front, two-thirds of American parents of children ages 5 to 11 plan to get their youngsters vaccinated when COVID-19 shots are approved for that age group, a new survey …

Horseback Riding Carries Big Risk for Serious Injury: Study

FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Days in the saddle can be risky, with horseback riding a potentially deadly activity, according to a new study.”Hospital admission risk from horseback riding is higher than football, auto and motorcycle racin…

Nature Helped Many Kids Cope During Lockdown: Study

FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Children who spent more time in nature during pandemic lockdowns suffered fewer behavioral and emotional problems, British researchers say.The investigators also found that children in wealthier families tend…

Heart Defibs in Schools Are Saving Staff Lives: Study

FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Adult staff in schools are more likely than students to suffer sudden cardiac arrest, but automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are often used and improve the chances of survival, a new study finds. AEDs ar…

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FDA Panel Supports Moderna Booster Shot for Older Adults, People at High Risk

THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Mirroring a similar recommendation issued last month for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, an expert advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended a half-dose booster shot of the…

Former FDA Chief Robert Califf a Contender to Head Agency Again

THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf is under strong consideration by the White House to once again lead the agency.The FDA has not had a permanent head for more than eight mon…

CDC Reports Record High 12-Month Drug Overdose Death Toll

THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Drug overdose deaths in the United States hit a new record for the 12-month period ending March 2021, new government data show.A record-high 96,779 drug overdose deaths occurred between March 2020 and March …