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www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Health

Florida surgeon general's Covid vaccine claims harm public, health agencies say

US health agencies have sent a letter to the surgeon general of Florida, warning that his claims about Covid-19 vaccine risks are harmful to the public.The letter was sent to Joseph Ladapo on Friday by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Mayor Adams, health officials urge caution over holidays as COVID, RSV, flu viruses spread

With the holiday season here, Mayor Adams urged New Yorkers to be on guard against a triple threat of illnesses that have been on the rise for weeks."We're in a significant moment right now," Adams said Tuesday in City Hall about the onslaught of COVID, RSV and the flu."How do we enjoy the holidays and spread love without spreading the virus?"
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Wales to end last remaining Covid-19 regulations

People in Wales will no longer be legally required to wear face coverings in health and social care services from Monday.
San Jose Spotlight
1 year ago
Coronavirus

COVID infections on the rise in Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

After a recent lifting of restrictions, the number of COVID-19 infections in Santa Clara County is rising.
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Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

'We didn't have enough cribs': Inside a children's hospital strained by viruses

PriscillaVelazco brought her 16-month-old daughter to the hospital in Loma Linda on Christmas Eve, after the feverish girl had begun laboring to breathe.Four days later, Emilia was still at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, and her mother was still at her bedside, trying to soothe the toddler as she fussed and coughed.
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Austin Monitor
1 year ago
Austin

Here's where to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Austin for the youngest age group eligible - Austin Monitor

Photo by Michael Minasi/KUT
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 by Emma Williams, KUT
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Moderna CFO Jorge Gomez steps down after one day on the job

"The departure of Jorge Gomez was solely in response to information that Moderna learned and acted quickly upon."
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East Bay Times
1 year ago
Public health

CDC experts recommend COVID vaccine boosters for kids 5-11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine expert panel Thursday recommended kids 5-11 get a third shot of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as a booster five months after their last dose, which once adopted by the agency clears the way for pharmacies and health care providers to begin offering the shots.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen stripped of the party whip

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen has been stripped of the party whip after he appeared to link the rollout of Covid vaccinations to the Holocaust.Prime minister Rishi Sunak denounced the comments as completely unacceptable.The party's chief whip Simon Hart said Mr Bridgen had crossed a line and had caused great offence in the process.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Health workers 'honoured' to play a role in Queen's funeral

Health workers and volunteers have described how they are "honoured" to play a role in the Queen's funeral.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

UK hepatitis cases: 222 children now affected

A further 20 cases of hepatitis have been confirmed in children aged 10 and under, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Figures reveal how many GP appointments in south east London are face-to-face

NHS GP appointments in south east London NHS South East London saw 329,000 same day GP appointments across services in October 2022, according to the latest data.Data from South East London's Integrated Care Board shows that approximately 811,000 appointments were made in October 2022 across south east London, with 329,000 carried out on the same day.
Futurism
1 year ago
Public health

Pfizer's Jacking Up the COVID Vaccine Cost to 10,000 Percent Its Production Cost

We're not surprised, just really disappointed.Reuters reports that next year, pharma giant Pfizer plans to nearly quadruple the per-dose price of their COVID-19 vaccine, jacking costs from $20 to $30 per shot to $110 to $130.Particularly striking: Experts, per  Reuters, estimate that at that price, the vaccine cost 10,000 times what it costs Pfizer to actually make it.
sfist.com
1 year ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: Monkeypox Cases Hit 215 In San Francisco

The number of confirmed and suspected monkeypox cases in San Francisco is now 215 and just four weeks ago there were only 16 in the city.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United vs Crystal Palace LIVE! Pre-season friendly match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

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