70 per cent of Australians aged 16 and over have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as at October 20.
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71.7 per cent of Australians aged 16 and over have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as of October 22.
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70.8 per cent of Australians aged 16 and over have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as of October 21.
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Quick Glance: Why Older Adults Require an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
- According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults should receive the COVID-19 vaccine more frequently than previously recommended. Individuals aged 65 and older are urged to get another vaccine dose in the spring or at least four months after their last dose.
- The decision is based on data presented by CDC scientists showing current high hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among seniors, with the biggest spikes occurring in those aged 75 and older. A significant portion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are among people over 65 years old.
Quick Glance: Unique Vaccination Story: 217 Covid-19 Vaccinations Given
- A 62-year-old man from Germany received 217 Covid-19 vaccinations against medical advice.
- The unique case was documented in a study conducted by the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
- The vaccinations were administered privately over 29 months, with no reported adverse effects on the man.
- Researchers found no indications of a prior Covid infection and caution against excessive vaccination for immunity enhancement.
Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
- The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.
- Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.
- The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
Quick Glance: Measles Cases Surge in the U.S.
- Global measles cases are rising despite the available vaccine, reflecting declining vaccine confidence.
- Critics say prominent statements are fueling vaccine hesitancy. Epidemiologists warn of severe outcomes during outbreaks.
- Exemption rates above 5 percent lead to lower vaccination coverage, increasing the risk for outbreaks.
- Experts caution about the rising spread of measles due to declining vaccination rates and the impact of misinformation in the COVID era.
Quick Glance: Lawsuit against Biontech Dismissed
- Woman sought 150,000 euros in damages from Biontech.
- Court rejects lawsuit over alleged vaccine injuries.
- Plaintiff claimed heart damage from vaccination.
- Landgericht Frankfurt rules against damages claim.
Quick Glance: Florida Surgeon General Urges Caution with mRNA COVID Vaccines
- Florida’s surgeon general has expressed concerns about the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and recommends halting their use.
- He alleges that DNA fragments from the vaccines could 'integrate' into human DNA, causing harmful side effects.
- The Surgeon General was appointed in 2021 and has been publicly vocal against federal health policies.
- He has previously questioned the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations.