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Large study affirms what we already know: Masks work to prevent COVID-19
"I think people who have been holding out on wearing masks because [they] felt like there wasn't enough evidence for it, we're hoping this will...
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Changing minds: What moves the needle for the unvaccinated?
“For someone in your position, my personal recommendation is to get vaccinated. There is new information about the vaccine, and more and more...
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Politics or protection? What’s behind the push for boosters?
Two high-level FDA officials have abruptly resigned amid reports that they were angry that the Biden administration was making decisions that...
From the Journals
COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries
Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.
From the Journals
Even highly allergic adults unlikely to react to COVID-19 vaccine
Risk for allergic reaction has been one of several obstacles in global vaccination efforts.
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COVID-clogged ICUs ‘terrify’ those with chronic or emergency illness
"We are playing musical chairs with 100 people and 10 chairs. When the music stops, what happens?"
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC panel unanimously backs Pfizer vax, fortifying FDA approval
The risk of myocarditis after a COVID infection was 6 to 34 times higher than the risk after receiving an mRNA vaccine.
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NIH to study COVID vaccine booster in people with autoimmune disease
The trial will look at the impact of a booster in patients with five different autoimmune diseases who are either on or off immunosuppressives.
Opinion
Stop blaming the unvaccinated
Livin' on the MDedge
A hot dog a day takes 36 minutes away
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Health care workers eager for COVID booster shots