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CDC Issues Health Alert Amid Rising Measles Cases, Urges Vaccination: Health officials at the CDC and American Medical Association are urging vaccination against ...
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Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know: Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240412/us-measles-cases-record-what-to-know
Quick Glance: CDC warns of looming measles outbreak in the US
- A report from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a significant decline in measles immunization since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a record high of almost 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
- With the increase in cases that could jeopardize the virus's eliminated status in the U.S., the CDC is calling for measures to boost measles immunization.
- So far, 113 measles cases have been confirmed since 2020, compared to 58 cases detected last year. The majority of measles patients since 2020 have not been vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
- Experts express concerns that the rise in measles cases in the U.S. may signal a troubling trend. The CDC emphasizes the need to increase routine MMR vaccination coverage to maintain elimination.
Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know: Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240412/us-measles-cases-record-what-to-know
Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
Chicago Measles Outbreak Grows After More Cases Confirmed at Migrant Shelter: The CDC sent a team of experts to Chicago on March 12 to assess a measles outbreak ...
healthline.com/health-news/chicago-measles-outbreak-pilsen-migrant-shelter
Older People Should Get Another COVID Booster Before Summer: People ages 65 and older should get a COVID-19 booster vaccination 4 months after their last one ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240229/older-people-should-get-another-covid-booster-before-summer
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.
German patient vaccinated against Covid 217 times: Researchers have written up the unusual case in a medical journal.
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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.
NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week: The new vaccination project started this week with jabs between now and June
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/nhs-rolls-out-new-variant-29011917
Free COVID Home Test Kits Are Still Available: Here's How to Get Them: If you think you might have COVID, don't panic: You have plenty of options for free ...
cnet.com/health/free-covid-home-test-kits-are-still-available-heres-how-to-get-them/
Stokies can book eighth Covid jab - from today: The Spring Covid vaccination programme starts next week
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/stokies-can-book-eighth-covid-9224081
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People: Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/well/fda-covid-medicine-immunocompromised.html
RNA Vaccines: Risk for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clarified: Compared with controls, women with heavy menstrual bleeding were more likely to have received their ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/rna-vaccines-risk-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-clarified-2024a10002og
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Brazil Police Recommend Criminal Charges Against Bolsonaro: The federal police accused the former president of falsifying his Covid-19 vaccination records.
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/world/americas/brazil-bolsonaro-charges-covid.html
Quick Glance: Brazil: Bolsonaro Faces Charges for Suspected Vaccine Data Manipulation
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been officially accused of tampering with his COVID-19 vaccination records, marking the first charge against the controversial far-right leader, with potential additional allegations.
- The federal police indictment, disclosed by the Supreme Court, alleges that Bolsonaro and 16 others were involved in falsifying information within a public health database to give the impression that the former president, his 12-year-old daughter, and select individuals in his close circle had been administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Throughout the inquiry, numerous deceptive entries were identified between November 2021 and December 2022, alongside instances of utilizing forged documentation.
- Asserting innocence, Bolsonaro could potentially face a sentence ranging from two to 12 years if found guilty of manipulating health data.
COVID Vaccination during Pregnancy Protects Newborn Babies: Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for ...
scientificamerican.com/article/covid-vaccination-during-pregnancy-protects-newborn-babies/
COVID Vaccination during Pregnancy Protects Newborn Babies: Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for ...
scientificamerican.com/article/covid-vaccination-during-pregnancy-protects-newborn-babies/
Increase in Measles Cases Tied to Drop in Vaccination Rates: The recent growth in measles cases in the United States and the world is linked to declining ...
webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20240223/increase-in-measles-cases-tied-to-drop-vaccination-rates
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
Measles Control So Far in 2024: ‘Not Off to a Great Start’: Just over 2 months into 2024, the CDC has already reported 45 cases of measles in 17 jurisdictions ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240314/measles-control-2024-what-to-know
CDC hasn't changed Covid guidelines yet: Here’s what you need to know: People who test positive for Covid should still isolate for five days according to the CDC ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-covid-guidelines-what-need-to-know-rcna138598
New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms: The researchers took people who tested for COVID and then asked them about vaccine history ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240202/new-covid-vax-54-percent-effective-at-preventing-symptoms
Opinion: How should we deal with COVID now?: Debates about the latest quarantine rules miss what matters most to fight COVID in 2024.
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-25/covid-vaccines-cdc-rules-paxlovid
Measles outbreak: Florida refuses to bar unvaccinated students from school: Florida’s controversial surgeon general is drawing criticism for his handling of an ...
apnews.com/article/measles-outbreak-florida-school-ladapo-259440881f1d5e11dc69ed64ff055418
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak: Florida Allows Unvaccinated Students in School
- Florida's controversial health director, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, is criticized for letting parents of unvaccinated children decide if their students can attend class, defying federal guidelines.
- Despite a measles outbreak at an elementary school, Florida is currently not enforcing the recommendation to exclude unvaccinated students. The school has 33 unvaccinated students, even though the vaccine is highly effective.
- The decision not to exclude unvaccinated children is facing criticism from doctors in Florida and nationwide, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, advocating for following CDC guidelines for children's safety.
- The spread of misinformation about the measles vaccine is hindering outbreak control efforts. CDC guidelines are based on decades of scientific research.
Covid booster campaign to get under way: The Health Service Executive has announced a spring booster vaccination campaign for protection against Covid-19.
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0419/1444475-covid-booster/
Two new rare Covid vaccine side effects revealed by global study of over 99 million people
independent.co.uk/news/science/covid-vaccine-side-effects-study-b2501088.html
New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms: The researchers took people who tested for COVID and then asked them about vaccine history ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240202/new-covid-vax-54-percent-effective-at-preventing-symptoms
Bivalent Vaccines Protect Even Kids Who've Had COVID: New data could help parents see the value in a yearly COVID booster vaccine for their children.
medscape.com/viewarticle/1000065
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Measles outbreaks a wake-up call for the unvaccinated : The United Kingdom is facing a measles outbreak, while cases have also popped up in a few U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4432414-measles-outbreaks-unvaccinated/
US CDC urges measles vaccinations amid rising cases: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday issued a health advisory urging people ...
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Quick Glance: Measles Outbreaks: Lifelong Protection or Need for Booster?
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of increasing measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad, mostly linked to international travel.
- The MMR vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella is highly effective, with two doses proving 97% effective. A single dose already provides 93% protection.
- The CDC considers you protected from measles if you either received two vaccine doses, received one dose and do not need a booster, or were born before 1957.
- Once fully vaccinated, no booster shots are required, and the two doses provide lifelong immunity. Individuals unsure of their childhood vaccination status should consult with their healthcare provider.
U.S. suspending free COVID test distribution once again: All orders placed on or before March 8 will be delivered.
axios.com/2024/03/04/free-covid-tests-government-usps-suspended
COVID-19 nasal spray vaccination: Possible benefit in animal studies: Berlin - A COVID-19 nasal spray vaccination with an attenuated live vaccine may be able to ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149618/COVID-19-Nasenspray-Impfung-Moeglicher-Vorteil-im-Tierversuch
WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge: Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are putting ...
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New COVID strain quickly becomes most dominant in U.S.: Cases of the fast-spreading JN.1 variant have doubled in two weeks.
axios.com/2023/12/26/new-covid-variant-most-cases
Study links missed Covid jabs with severe disease risk: More than 7,000 hospital admissions could have been prevented in summer 2022 with full protection.
bbc.com/news/health-67980238
US CDC urges measles vaccinations amid rising cases: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday issued a health advisory urging people ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-cdc-urges-measles-vaccinations-amid-rising-cases-2024-03-18/
Advice for the public on COVID-19 – World Health Organization: Simple precautions to reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19.
who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
After 217 Covid Vaccines, Man Had No Side Effects and Robust Immunity: Media accounts of a German man’s extreme vaccination history spurred researchers to ...
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Oxford GP challenges government policy on Covid boosters: Dr Helen Salisbury says vaccines should also be given to people outside risk groups.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-67805891
Covid vaccines not associated with sudden cardiac death in young people: US CDC : The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on ...
wionews.com/world/covid-vaccines-not-associated-to-sudden-cardiac-death-in-young-people-us-cdc-710474
Europe Faces a Measles Outbreak: When vaccinations begin to lag, as they did during the pandemic, measles is often the first disease to resurge ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/24/health/measles-europe.html
Quick Glance: New Measles Vaccination Campaign
- Over 3.4 million children under 16 are unprotected and at risk of illness, as per NHS England.
- Dame Jenny Harries urges nationwide call to action after hospitals in Birmingham reported a sharp rise in cases among children.
- The MMR vaccination for measles, mumps, and rubella is administered in two doses - the first around age one and the second around three years and four months.
- The current campaign will reach over four million parents, caregivers, and young adults via SMS, email, or letter to notify them that they or their children have missed one or both doses.
Measles Warning Signs Growing: How Concerned Should We Be?: Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240130/measles-warning-signs-growing
Thousands of seniors are still dying of Covid-19. Do we not care anymore?: While prejudice against seniors isn’t new, it’s gotten worse during the pandemic ...
cnn.com/2024/02/08/health/aging-discrimation-kff-partner-wellness/
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RNA Vaccines: Risk for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clarified: Compared with controls, women with heavy menstrual bleeding were more likely to have received their ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/rna-vaccines-risk-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-clarified-2024a10002og
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Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4517298-measles-outbreak-us-status-elimination/
If the COVID Threat Grows Again, How Prepared Are We?: The JN.1 variant, while causing a spike in cases and worse outcomes, isn’t expected to be the ...
webmd.com/covid/news/20240118/are-we-prepared-for-a-worse-covid-variant
New Corona data shows why severe courses are becoming increasingly unlikely: The coronavirus is mutating. Constant. This means that it tries to escape the ...
focus.de/gesundheit/news/neue-daten-aus-suedkorea-wie-immun-sind-wir-gegen-corona-studie-aus-suedkorea-macht-hoffnung_id_259594001.html
Tracking measles cases in the United States: There have already been more reported measles cases in 2024 than there were in all of 2023 ...
cnn.com/health/measles-cases-us-dg/
Genetic sequence of coronavirus was submitted to US database two weeks before China’s official disclosure, documents show
cnn.com/2024/01/17/health/coronavirus-sequence-database/
Measles Warning Signs Growing: How Concerned Should We Be?: Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240130/measles-warning-signs-growing
Revenu, éducation, affinité partisane : quels sont les facteurs qui influencent le soutien à la vaccination ?
kleinezeitung.at/lebensart/gesundheit/18243932/welche-faktoren-die-impf-befuerwortung-beeinflussen
COVID vaccination saves stress on baby's lungs: Pregnant women who become infected with SARS-CoV-2 rarely transmit the virus to the fetus. However ...
medical-tribune.de/medizin-und-forschung/artikel/gut-fuer-neugeborenes-und-mutter
Why People Aged 65 and Older Should Get a Spring COVID Vaccine: Older people are particularly vulnerable to COVID and should get another vaccine against the ...
theconversation.com/covid-19-vaccines-cdc-says-people-ages-65-and-up-should-get-a-shot-this-spring-a-geriatrician-explains-why-its-vitally-important-224838
Whooping cough surging in some countries. Why you may need a booster.: Whooping cough outbreaks in Europe, Asia and parts of the U.S. should be a reminder to get ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/whooping-cough-surging-countries-may-need-booster-rcna147848
WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge: Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are putting ...
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Paxlovid COVID Treatment Is Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
scientificamerican.com/article/paxlovid-covid-treatment-most-beneficial-for-unvaccinated-people-with-risk/
Former Federal Councilor Ueli Maurer says what basically everyone knows: Covid-19 was a mass psychosis. The outcry in the media mainstream confirms his thesis ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/alt-bundesrat-ueli-maurer-spricht-aus-was-im-grunde-jeder-weiss-covid-19-war-eine-massenpsychose-das-aufheulen-im-medialen-mainstream-bestaetigt-seine-these-gratulation-ueli-maurer/
Measles cases continue growing in Florida: More children have come down with measles in Florida after the state's surgeon general defied federal guidelines.
axios.com/2024/02/26/measles-florida-surgeon-general
Aaron Rodgers Is Lighting His Football Legacy on Fire: In recent years, Rodgers’s opinions have become more and more embarrassing.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/01/aaron-rodgers-making-it-hard-root-him/677128/
Covid: Rise in number of people hospitalised in Northern Ireland: The PHA is urging those who are eligible for Covid and flu vaccines to take up the offer.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-67754697
U.S. measles cases in 2024 have already surpassed the 2023 total: Today, 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles are hospitalized, and roughly 1 to 3 out of ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/us-measles-cases-2024-so-far-rcna145013
Doctors' group offers free measles vaccines in Philadelphia to fight outbreak: At least eight cases have been confirmed in the city since December.
abcnews.go.com/Health/doctors-group-offers-free-measles-vaccines-philadelphia-fight/story
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreaks Prompt 21-Day Isolation Measures
- Measles outbreaks in England prompt some local councils to advise isolation measures to contain the highly contagious infection.
- Staff and pupils, based on vaccination status, may be asked to stay home for up to three weeks if infected or in close contact with a measles case.
- Over 300 suspected measles cases detected in the West Midlands, prompting guidance from Birmingham City Council for unvaccinated individuals to be excluded from school or work for 21 days if in contact with a measles case.
- Barnet and Haringey Councils have notified parents that unvaccinated children deemed close contacts of a measles case could be asked to isolate for up to 21 days.
NHS vaccinations to be booked online in drive to increase uptake: The digital expansion follows the success of the Covid vaccination programme, NHS England says.
bbc.com/news/health-67694023
Waikato measles false alarm: How did authorities get it so wrong?: A “false-positive” test result that caused a measles scare in Waikato likely detected a ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/waikato-measles-false-alarm-how-did-authorities-get-it-so-wrong/SPOTLG3VOZC5XOG7JNWQUEOXVE/
Lauterbach: Fresh corona vaccination also protects against infection: Berlin - According to Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD), a fresh corona ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/148146/Lauterbach-Frische-Coronaimpfung-schuetzt-auch-vor-Ansteckung
Covid vaccine to be sold on high street for first time: Covid jabs will be sold on the high street for £99 from next week, as Boots becomes the first major ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/covid-vaccine-jab-high-street-uk-boots-gwvjsdzbz
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Covid, flu cases spike: Covid-19 and Influenza A infections and hospitalizations are their highest rates since early 2023, according to a recent survey from the ...
stormlake.com/articles/covid-flu-cases-spike/
Corona vaccination saved around 25,000 lives in Austria by March 2023 | Tyrolean daily newspaper online
tt.com/artikel/30873906/corona-impfung-rettete-in-oesterreich-bis-maerz-2023-rund-25-000-leben
COVID vaccines could soon be sold on high street, retailers say: Health minister Maria Caulfield has previously said the government was "supportive" of ...
news.sky.com/story/covid-vaccines-could-soon-be-sold-on-high-street-retailers-say-13040005
Hastings truck driver who refused Covid jab gets $29,000 payout for wrongful dismissal
nzherald.co.nz/nz/hastings-truck-driver-who-refused-covid-jab-gets-29000-payout-for-wrongful-dismissal/3QG5LXXYI5HPFMJBWXH3HMX23E/
Normal immune system despite 217 Covid vaccinations: Scientists became aware of the man through newspaper reports. According to his own information ...
diepresse.com/18243180/normales-immunsystem-trotz-217-covid-impfungen
Corona vaccination: Was the public really lied to?: The FPÖ and other right-wing parties claim that the world was deceived about the benefits and effects of ...
profil.at/faktiv/corona-impfung-wurde-die-oeffentlichkeit-wirklich-belogen/402717466
Corona: STIKO updates vaccination recommendation: The STIKO has updated its recommendations for vaccination against SARS-CoV-2: Which groups of people are ...
ptaheute.de/corona-pandemie/covid-19-impfung/corona-stiko-aktualisiert-impfempfehlung
Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's ex-president forged corona vaccination certificate: The former head of government in Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, was probably not vaccinated ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/jair-bolsonaro--brasiliens-ex-praesident-hat-corona-impfpass-gefaelscht-34380872.html
With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
edition.cnn.com/2023/12/22/health/stay-well-holidays-wellness/
How the new CDC director is hoping to rebuild American's trust in science: After the pandemic hurt many people's perception of the CDC, the new director, Dr ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/15/us/politics/mandy-cohen-cdc-director.html
The New COVID-19 Shot Is Surprisingly Effective Against the Latest Variant: New data on the updated COVID-19 shot show that it's about as protective as the flu ...
time.com/6590944/covid-19-vaccine-effective-jn1/
Lincolnshire Covid jab deadline two weeks away: The vaccination programme in Lincolnshire ends on 31 January.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-67982324
Florida Health Official Calls for Halt to Covid Vaccines: Federal health officials and other experts have repeatedly sought to counter erroneous comments about ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/03/health/covid-vaccines-florida.html
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.
Covid Has Resurged, but Scientists See a Diminished Threat: Hospitalizations have ticked upward, and there are at least 1,200 Covid-related deaths each week ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/03/health/covid-masks-vaccinations.html
Quick Glance: Experts Warn of Covid Resurgence
- Experts recommend increased mask usage and vaccination rates.
- Covid infection rates are rising similarly to previous winters.
- The low number of masks and low vaccination rate among vulnerable individuals are concerning.
- Dr. Rivers notes that weekly hospitalizations are increasing more slowly than in previous years.
Why Is There a Tick Vaccine For Dogs and Not Humans?: Certain concerns have hindered development, but several Lyme prevention drugs are currently being tested in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/well/live/humans-dogs-vaccine-lyme-disease.html
5 Things to know for Dec. 15: Israel, Vaccines, European Union, Storms, Train collision
cnn.com/2023/12/15/us/5-things-to-know-for-dec-15-israel-vaccines-european-union-storms-train-collision/
New Zealanders are learning to live with Covid - but does that mean having to pay for protection ourselves?
nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-zealanders-are-learning-to-live-with-covid-but-does-that-mean-having-to-pay-for-protection-ourselves/L63A5HHCDZBFZGX6B7OWXRNCHY/
As winter virus activity picks up, CDC warns of 'urgent need' to boost vaccine coverage
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/winter-virus-activity-picks-cdc-warns-urgent-need-boost-vaccine-covera-rcna129730
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