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Analysis: Why are COVID vaccination rates still low in some countries

Thu, 2022-03-03 17:35 — mike kraft

Why are COVID vaccination rates still low in some countries? Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates still low in some countries? Limited supplies remain a problem, but experts say other challenges now include unpredictable deliveries, weak health care systems and vaccine hesitancy. AP NEWS

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WHO sees little impact on COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Africa from Ukraine war

Thu, 2022-03-03 17:30 — mike kraft

WHO sees little impact on COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Africa from Ukraine war The World Health Organization does not expect any immediate impact on vaccine supply to Africa from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, senior officials on the continent said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters

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EU clears Moderna shot for young children, Pfizer boosters

Thu, 2022-03-03 17:24 — mike kraft

EU clears Moderna shot for young kids, Pfizer boosters AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Medicines Agency said it has authorized Moderna's coronavirus vaccine for children aged six to 11, in addition to recommending booster shots of Pfizer's vaccine for those aged 12 and over, in decisions aimed at providing further protection against COVID-19 for children across Europe. AP NEWS

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India's output, exports of Russia's Sputnik vaccine may be at risk due to Ukraine crisis --Russian fund source

Wed, 2022-03-02 19:27 — mike kraft

India's output, exports of Russia's Sputnik vaccine at risk due to Ukraine crisis India's production and exports of Russia's Sputnik COVID-19 vaccines are expected to slow further following U.S. sanctions on Russia's sovereign wealth fund that promotes the shot globally, three Indian pharmaceutical industry sources told Reuters. Krishna N. Das Reuters

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White House announces The National Covid-19 Preparedness Plan to move the U.S. to a new and better stage of the pandemic

Wed, 2022-03-02 18:54 — mike kraft

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Inovio lab tests show COVID vaccine weaker against Omicron, study focus to change

Wed, 2022-03-02 17:28 — mike kraft

Inovio lab tests show COVID vaccine weaker against Omicron, trial enrollment paused Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc has paused enrollment for an ongoing late-stage study of its lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate after the shot showed significantly lower levels of antibodies against the Omicron variant in lab testing. Reuters Reuters

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CDC new data suggest Pfizer vaccine protection holds up in kids 5-11, raising questions on earlier study

Wed, 2022-03-02 17:21 — mike kraft

CDC data suggest Pfizer vaccine protection holds up in kids 5-11, raising questions on earlier study Does the Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine provide less protection to children aged 5 to 11 than to adolescents 12 to 17? Two studies offer divergent answers. Helen Branswell STAT

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FDA warns against use of certain unauthorized COVID antigen tests

Wed, 2022-03-02 17:15 — mike kraft

FDA warns against use of certain unauthorized COVID antigen tests The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday warned people against the use of unauthorized versions of certain COVID-19 rapid antigen tests currently being marketed in the United States. Reuters Reuters

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Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron --new data

Wed, 2022-03-02 00:35 — mike kraft

Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine gave children 5 and older strong protection against hospitalization and death even during the omicron surge that hit youngsters especially hard, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday. AP NEWS

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Fears of medical shortages and disease in Ukraine after Russian invasion

Tue, 2022-03-01 16:59 — mike kraft

Fears of medical shortages and disease in Ukraine after Russian invasion Ukraine is running low on critical medical supplies and has had to halt urgent efforts to curb a polio outbreak since Russia invaded the country, public health experts say. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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Analysis: Why are COVID vaccination rates still low in some countries

WHO sees little impact on COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Africa from Ukraine war

EU clears Moderna shot for young children, Pfizer boosters

India's output, exports of Russia's Sputnik vaccine may be at risk due to Ukraine crisis --Russian fund source

White House announces The National Covid-19 Preparedness Plan to move the U.S. to a new and better stage of the pandemic

Inovio lab tests show COVID vaccine weaker against Omicron, study focus to change

CDC new data suggest Pfizer vaccine protection holds up in kids 5-11, raising questions on earlier study

FDA warns against use of certain unauthorized COVID antigen tests

Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron --new data

Fears of medical shortages and disease in Ukraine after Russian invasion

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