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Pfizer isn’t sharing Covid vaccines with researchers for next-gen studies; Donates Paxlovid to poorer countries i

Wed, 2022-09-07 16:29 — mike kraft

Pfizer isn’t sharing Covid vaccines with researchers for next-gen studies Researchers studying next-gen vaccines to fight an evolving Covid threat are running into problems getting existing vaccines to use in their research. Rachel Cohrs STAT

WASHINGTON — Researchers studying next-generation vaccines to fight an evolving Covid-19 threat are running into problems getting existing vaccines to use in their research.

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COVID cases drop everywhere, but pandemic not over--WHO

Wed, 2022-09-07 15:59 — mike kraft

WHO: COVID cases drop everywhere, but pandemic not over GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases fell everywhere in the world last week by about 12%, according to the World Health Organization's latest weekly review of the pandemic issued Wednesday. AP NEWS

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Where to find the new omicron-specific Covid boosters

Wed, 2022-09-07 09:49 — mike kraft

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Where to find the new omicron-specific Covid boosters, from Walgreens and CVS to local pharmacies and clinics

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To be eligible, you’ll need to have completed your primary vaccination series — and be at least two months out from your last dose of any Covid vaccine, according to the CDC. The agency’s advisors also say that if you’ve recently had Covid, you should consider waiting three months after testing negative before getting your updated booster.

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New Covid boosters look a lot like the old ones. Doctors worry that could lead to errors.

Wed, 2022-09-07 08:58 — mike kraft

New Covid boosters look a lot like the old ones. Doctors worry that could lead to errors. Experts are concerned that the updated Covid boosters look too similar to previous versions of the vaccine, and people could receive the wrong dose in error. YahooNews

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EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no.--AP

Tue, 2022-09-06 19:34 — mike kraft

EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no. Is the coronavirus on its way out? You might think so. New, updated booster shots are being rolled out to better protect against the variants circulating now. AP NEWS

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US officials say Americans may need yearly Covid-19 vaccine shots

Tue, 2022-09-06 19:28 — mike kraft

Americans may need yearly shots to protect against Covid-19 Americans may need to get a single Covid-19 vaccination every year, federal health officials said Tuesday, making clear that the country will be living with the coronavirus for the foreseeable future. Brenda Goodman, CNN CNN

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High-risk people should get prority for Omicron-tailored shots - EU officials

Tue, 2022-09-06 10:58 — mike kraft

Boost high-risk people with Omicron-tailored shots first - EU officials EU officials on Tuesday recommended that the two Omicron- tailored vaccines recently endorsed by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) be first deployed in high-risk individuals. Reuters Reuters

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Florida leads nation in COVID deaths for third month in a row

Tue, 2022-09-06 10:48 — mike kraft

Florida leads nation in COVID deaths for third month in a row More than 1,600 people in Florida died of COVID-19 in August. But in the state's hospitals, there were more than 1,000 fewer cases than in July. Chris Persaud The Palm Beach Post

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US Covid forecast: Major fall surge unlikely, but variants are a wild card

Tue, 2022-09-06 09:42 — mike kraft

Covid forecast: Major fall surge unlikely, but variants are a wild card Infectious disease experts are guardedly optimistic that the reformulated covid boosters and built-up immunity will prevent a fall covid surge. Washington Post

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What happens to the original shots as new boosters beome available

Tue, 2022-09-06 09:18 — mike kraft

New Covid vaccines are hitting pharmacy shelves. What happens to the original shots? Tens of millions of original Covid-19 vaccines are in the U.S. stockpile. What happens to them as new boosters hit pharmacies this week? Sarah Owermohle STAT

WASHINGTON — Senior Biden officials are in discussions about what to do with millions of original Covid-19 vaccines after the FDA’s authorization of new, updated shots this week bumped them to the sidelines.

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