Chickenpox Vaccine Has Nearly Erased Deaths, Hospitalizations From Virus in U.S.
FRIDAY, Oct. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New government data shows that the chickenpox vaccine has virtually eliminated deaths and severe cases of the virus in U.S. children and teens.In the analysis, released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease…
Learn MorePersistent Racial/Ethnic Disparities Seen in Flu Vaccine Coverage
FRIDAY, Oct. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Racial and ethnic disparities in U.S. influenza hospital rates and influenza vaccination coverage persist, according to research published in the Oct. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preve…
Learn MoreRates of Health Care Use Higher After Positive SARS-CoV-2 Test
FRIDAY, Oct. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The rates of health care use are significantly higher after a positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) test than after a negative test, according to a study published online Oct. 1…
Learn MoreAdd COVID Shot to Routine Vaccine Schedule: CDC Panel
FRIDAY, Oct. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) – In an unanimous vote on Thursday, a panel of U.S. vaccine experts recommended that COVID shots be added to the list of recommended vaccinations for children and adults.Now it’s up to the U.S. Centers of Disease…
Learn MoreFDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine as First Booster Shot
THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) – On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Novavax Inc. protein-based vaccine as a first booster dose. Until now, it had only been approved as a two-dose primary series.”The U.S. now has…
Learn MoreLos NIH investigan si la Universidad de Boston realizó experimentos peligrosos sobre la COVID
MIÉRCOLES, 19 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH) de EE. UU. están investigando unos experimentos sobre la COVID de la Universidad de Boston (BU) que han provocado una tormenta mediática, en que algunos c…
Learn MorePediatric Sepsis Survivors May Face New, Progressing Comorbidities
THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among critically ill children who survived sepsis, about one in five developed or had progression of a comorbid condition following sepsis hospitalization, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in JA…
Learn MoreYour Hospital Room Could Affect Outcomes After Surgery
THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — “Location, location, location” works in real estate, and a new study argues that the location of your hospital room could save your life after surgery.Patients are more likely to die after surgery if they ar…
Learn MoreYour Hospital Room Could Affect Outcomes After Surgery
THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — “Location, location, location” works in real estate, and a new study argues that the location of your hospital room could save your life after surgery.Patients are more likely to die after surgery if they ar…
Learn MoreFDA OKs Novavax COVID Vaccine as First Booster Shot
THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Americans will now have another choice if they want a COVID booster shot. On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Novavax Inc.’s protein-based vaccine as a first booster dose. Until now, …
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