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COVID vaccine protects against symptoms 6 weeks after infection-- study

Thu, 2024-09-26 10:09 — mike kraft

COVID vaccine protects against symptoms 6 weeks after infection, study shows If the third vaccine dose was administered 16 weeks or less before infection, healthcare providers had lower odds of reporting respiratory symptoms. CIDRAP

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Experts' recomendations for getting vaccines this autumn

Fri, 2024-09-13 10:21 — mike kraft

Thinking about fall vaccines? Doctors say there's no time like the present Your guide to what vaccines you should get and when to get them. PBS News

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Experts who spoke with PBS News say regular vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect yourself against respiratory diseases, including COVID, flu and RSV. Here’s what to know about the vaccinations they recommend adults and children prioritize getting this fall.

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U.S. maternity care crisis, with 1 in 3 counties lacking obstetric doctors-- study

Wed, 2024-09-11 12:26 — mike kraft

First on CNN: US faces maternity care crisis, with 1 in 3 counties lacking obstetric doctors to provide care, report warns | CNN The United States is facing an ongoing maternity health crisis in which 1 in every 3 counties does not have a single obstetric clinician, affecting women’s access to care, according to a new report. Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Some independent U.S. pharmacies are still waiting for new Covid vaccine doses

Thu, 2024-09-05 10:12 — mike kraft

As Covid vaccines roll out, some independent pharmacies are left waiting Pharmacists say many of their doses are delayed, which means turning patients away. NBC News

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Two UK studies highlight prevalence, severity, and impact of long-COVID symptoms

Thu, 2024-08-29 19:08 — mike kraft

UK studies highlight prevalence, severity, and impact of long-COVID symptoms Two new studies conducted in the United Kingdom describe the prevalence, severity, and impact of long COVID. One of the studies found fatigue, tiredness, and shortness of breath were the most common persistent symptoms among UK healthcare workers (HCWs) and had a significant impact on their work and life. The other suggested that pain is the most prevalent and severe symptom among long-COVID patients and that demographic factors such as age and ethnicity play a role in symptom severity. CIDRAP

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Two assessments: Mpox is not the new Covid, but (essay) it is time to take it and bird flu seriously.

Tue, 2024-08-20 10:36 — mike kraft

Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official A World Health Organization official stressed on Tuesday that mpox, regardless of whether it is the new or old strain, is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread. Reuters Reuters

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International Nurses Organization Proposes Moratorium on Recruitment of Nurses from Developing Countries

Mon, 2024-08-19 17:50 — mike kraft

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Rural communities of color in the US are finding new ways to get needed health care

Mon, 2024-08-19 17:34 — mike kraft

Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they need Haywood Park Community Hospital was the closest hospital for many in Brownsville, Tennessee, a rural city in the eastern part of the state. Kenya Hunter Medical Xpress

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It's more common for people in rural areas to die earlier than urban residents from things like heart disease, cancer and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But hospitals have closed throughout rural America in the last decade, leaving some of the 46 million people who live in these areas fewer options to get the care they need when they need it.

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Advice on which COVID symptoms should prompt getting medical attention ASAP

Fri, 2024-07-26 10:48 — mike kraft

If You're Experiencing Any Of These COVID Symptoms, Doctors Say You Should Seek Medical Attention ASAP There are some COVID-19 symptoms that aren’t normal. View Entire Post › BuzzFeed

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Experts share what COVID-related issues should be instant red flags, plus some advice on what to do:

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COVID Pandemic impact studied to help improve resiliency of health care in times of crisis

Fri, 2024-07-19 11:39 — mike kraft

Researchers draw insights from COVID-19 to inform improved health care in times of crisis (medicalxpress.com)

In research recently published in Nature Medicine, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Jianxi Gao, Ph.D., associate professor of computer science, and his team measured the resilience and adaptability of our health care system to disruptions caused by COVID-19. Resilience is a system's ability to absorb and recover from disruptions. Adaptability is a system's ability to learn from previous disturbances where there are recurrent disruptions. ...

"We found that our health care systems in the United States exhibit substantial adaptability, but only a moderate level of resilience," said Gao. "Our findings can inform the design of resilient and sustainable health care systems to prepare for future disruptions, whether they are caused by pandemics, climate change, conflicts, or anything else."