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AstraZeneca requests European authorisation of Covid vaccine be pulled

AstraZeneca requested the European authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine to be withdrawn due to safety concerns. [ more ]

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www.dw.com

4 days ago

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine citing low demand DW 05/08/2024

AstraZeneca has withdrawn its COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria globally due to declining demand and the availability of other updated vaccines. [ more ]

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Why Older Adults Need Another COVID-19 Shot

Older adults should receive an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose for added protection.

Data supports the effectiveness of the additional vaccine dose in reducing hospitalizations among seniors. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Older Americans Should Get Another Covid Shot This Spring, Panel Says

Older Americans advised to get a spring Covid vaccine dose

Second dose for older adults beneficial [ more ]

time.com

The New COVID-19 Shot Is Surprisingly Effective Against the Latest Variant

The latest COVID-19 vaccine is about 54% effective at protecting people from symptoms of COVID-19, according to a report from the CDC.

The vaccine is 49% effective at protecting against symptoms from the JN.1 variant, despite being designed to target a different variant. [ more ]

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Latest Covid-19 vaccine offers strong protection against symptomatic infection, including from JN.1, early CDC data shows

The latest Covid-19 vaccines show 54% protection against symptomatic infection.

The vaccines are effective against the Omicron variant and the JN.1 strain. [ more ]

Ars Technica

CDC recommends spring COVID booster for people 65 and up

People 65+ should get a spring booster due to higher risks

CDC recommends additional COVID-19 vaccine dose for older adults [ more ]

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Is Novavax, the latecomer COVID vaccine, worth the wait?

People with autoimmune diseases like arthritis are seeking out the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine due to potential side effects from mRNA vaccines.

Data suggests that people who received the Novavax vaccine had fewer temporary reactions compared to those who got mRNA boosters.

Biologists are also interested in Novavax due to its unique technology. [ more ]

Axios

Why some people who got the COVID-19 vaccine aren't getting boosted now

About 6 in 10 adults who previously got a COVID-19 vaccine have not received an updated shot this fall.

Partisanship continues to be a major predictor of whether someone gets the shot. [ more ]

Truthout

Texas's New Ban on COVID Vaccine Mandates May Threaten the Medically Vulnerable

A new law in Texas bans COVID-19 vaccine requirements for private businesses, potentially putting medically vulnerable individuals at risk.

The ban may impact groups such as organ transplant recipients, cancer patients, and individuals with underlying health conditions.

Some state senators expressed concerns about the law and emphasized the need to consider the well-being of others. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

UK news

Moment Labour peer scolded for shouting' at minister during debate

Baroness Shami Chakrabarti scolded in House of Lords for shouting at health minister during debate on the Trips waiver. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com

1 month ago

Oregon study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccine, cardiac deaths

A study by the Oregon Health Authority found no link between COVID-19 vaccine and cardiac deaths in young people. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Older Californians now eligible for another COVID-19 vaccine dose

Older adults in California are encouraged to get a second dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine for added protection.

CDC recommends that seniors wait at least four months after the initial updated vaccine before getting a second dose. [ more ]

Cbsnews

The mRNA miracle workers

The collaboration between Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó led to the development of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines in 2020.

The mRNA COVID vaccine directs cells to create spike proteins, building defenses against the virus, ultimately helping fight against it. [ more ]

The Washington Times

Texas sues Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine: 'The pandemic did not end; it got worse'

Texas is suing Pfizer, accusing the pharmaceutical company of making unsupported claims about the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine and boosters.

The lawsuit alleges that Pfizer's promotion of the vaccine gave Americans the impression that it would end the pandemic, but the pandemic worsened. [ more ]

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Two very rare Covid vaccine side-effects detected in global study of 99 million

Rare side effects detected in Covid-19 vaccines: neurological disorder and spinal cord inflammation

Study confirms known rare side effects of Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca vaccines. [ more ]

New York Post

Proof that nixing vax dissent backfired

Patients should engage in risk/benefit analysis for vaccines.

Open discussion of vaccine side effects is crucial. [ more ]

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Brazil: Probe shows Bolsonaro faked his COVID vaccine record DW 01/19/2024

The vaccination records of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro were found to be forged, despite his public opposition to the vaccine.

The investigation revealed inconsistencies in Bolsonaro's vaccination entry, including the absence of the administering nurse and the use of a vaccine batch not in stock. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

4 months ago

Aaron Rodgers Goes on Rant About Vaccines on Pat McAfee's Show: I Just Wanna F*cking Move On!'

Aaron Rodgers addresses backlash over comments on Jimmy Kimmel

Rodgers continues ranting about the Covid-19 vaccine despite wanting to move on [ more ]

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What would a second Trump presidency look like for health care?

Trump is promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act despite its increasing popularity.

Trump's administration accomplished some significant policy changes in healthcare but much of it has been reversed by the Biden administration. [ more ]

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