Category: Public Health

CDC, FDA say no to COVID-19 boosters for now

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Doctors Weigh Pros and Cons of Prescribing Hot-Button Alzheimer’s Drug

The potential benefits of Aduhelm are small, its effectiveness is not certain, and even the FDA Thursday shifted its guidance on who should get the drug. But physicians are dealing with an onslaught of interest from patients and their families, and figuring out which patients are best positioned to be helped by the drug will be difficult.

‘Lesson for all’: Delta variant tied to high ventilator demand, says Mercy CAO

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US COVID-19 cases jump 10% in 1 week, rising in these 3 regions — 7 things to know

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Delta variant spread prompts question of whether to test vaccinated people

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Delta Variant Surges in Colorado as the Bands Play On

Mesa County is a breeding ground for the covid-19 delta variant, but few would guess with tens of thousands of people flocking to the state’s largest country music festival.

A Family Wellness Check: California Invests in Treating Parents and Children Together

The state will be the first to offer comprehensive counseling services to parents during pediatric visits as part of Medicaid.

Most Inmates Have Had Their Covid Shots — But Their Guards Likely Haven’t

Hesitancy about the vaccines among prison staffers has led to a striking disparity: Inmates are better protected than corrections officials.

Experts brace for severe flu season

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Global group to study organ transplant recipients’ response to COVID-19 vaccination

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