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Climate change undermines fight against AIDS, TB and malaria--analysis

Mon, 2023-09-18 10:47 — mike kraft

Climate change impeding fight against AIDS, TB and malaria Climate change and conflict are hitting efforts to tackle three of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, the head of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has warned. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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Home Covid tests: They still work here’s why they may not pick up an infection

Mon, 2023-09-18 10:09 — mike kraft

Home tests still work to detect Covid-19, but here’s why your test may not pick up an infection | CNN Some people are speculating that rapid tests have lost their ability to detect some of the newer coronavirus variants, but experts say it’s not the case. Brenda Goodman CNN

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Persons at greatest COVID risk may not be getting the newest vaccines as outreach efforts drop

Mon, 2023-09-18 09:57 — mike kraft

A new COVID vaccine is here, but those at greatest risk may not get it as outreach drops off The CDC says everyone over 6 months old should get the new COVID vaccine. But with the emergency response mechanisms that supported earlier vaccine campaigns gone, many who need them most won’t get them. PBS NewsHour

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Analysis: Press coverage of the recent COVID increase

Fri, 2023-09-15 11:16 — mike kraft

Good news in the news about COVID <p>The recent resurgence of COVID has a depressing familiarity: cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising; a new vaccine is being rolled out, to some confusion; anti-vax and other conspiratorial voices are getting louder, doing their best to turn the rebound of the virus into a right-wing talking point. But, lucky for all of us, the […]</p> Columbia Journalism Review

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Considerations in when to decide to get Covid and other vaccinations

Fri, 2023-09-15 10:57 — mike kraft

Covid, RSV and flu vaccines are now available — here's how to decide whether to get them together Public health officials are urging eligible Americans to take all three shots so the nation can avoid another "tripledemic" of Covid, flu and RSV. Annika Kim Constantino CNBC

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Alternative COVID vaccine 75% cross-protective against symptomatic cases in previously infected-- study

Fri, 2023-09-15 10:48 — mike kraft

Trial: Alternative COVID vaccine 75% cross-protective against symptomatic cases in previously infected USAID/Rwanda / Flickr cc CIDRAP

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Half of Americans interested in getting updated COVID shot--poll

Fri, 2023-09-15 10:17 — mike kraft

Half of Americans interested in getting updated COVID shot, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows About half of Americans are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine more than three years after the virus infected millions and upended daily life across the United States and around the world. Ahmed Aboulenein,Jason Lange Reuters

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U.S. CDC director calls Florida's advice against new COVID booster 'dangerous'

Thu, 2023-09-14 18:02 — mike kraft

CDC calls Florida's advice against new COVID booster 'dangerous' Florida has the highest proportion of counties recording "moderate" COVID hospitalization levels in the U.S. Experts explain why the state is seeing so many cases. ABC News ABC News

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Guidance on when to take lastest COVID vaccination

Thu, 2023-09-14 10:50 — mike kraft

When to get the new Covid-19 vaccine to maximize your protection | CNN A new Covid-19 vaccine is available – and recommended – for everyone ages 6 months and older, and experts say it’s best to take advantage of the protection it provides sooner rather than later. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements --study

Wed, 2023-09-13 20:41 — mike kraft

Earth is outside its 'safe operating space for humanity' on most key measurements, study says A new study of Earth's health says the planet is outside its “safe operating space for humanity” on six out of nine key measurements. AP News

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Black cancer patients have much higher rates of COVID hospital stays. according to new study

Wed, 2023-09-13 18:03 — mike kraft

Study: Black cancer patients have much higher rates of COVID hospital stays MalaikaCasal / iStock CIDRAP

Race, COVID-19 infections, and chronic disease contributed to higher COVID-related hospitalization rates for Black patients compared to white patients, according to new research from scientists at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health, New Orleans, School of Public Health published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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Strong hospital leadership helped reduce staff burnout during COVID pandemic --study

Wed, 2023-09-13 17:46 — mike kraft

Survey of infection preventionists suggests hospital support led to greater well-being in pandemic Among survey respondents, 64% reported very good to excellent hospital support for their infection prevention and control programs, but 49% said they were burned out. CIDRAP

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Moderna says its revised flu shot succeeds against all 4 strains of the virus

Wed, 2023-09-13 17:40 — mike kraft

Moderna flu shot succeeds in late-stage study Moderna on Wednesday said its flu vaccine had generated a stronger immune response against all four A and B strains of the influenza virus compared to traditional flu shots in a late-stage trial, sending shares up about 6% in early trading. Patrick Wingrove Reuters

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Interview: With Covid-19 cases on the rise, should students take extra precautions?

Wed, 2023-09-13 11:12 — mike kraft

With Covid-19 cases on the rise, should students take extra precautions? | CNN Summer has ended and kids are back in school. However, Covid-19 cases are on the rise, along with key metrics like hospital admissions. New variants are constantly appearing, and the arrival of fall could also bring increases in influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory diseases. Katia Hetter CNN

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Opinion: This Isn't COVID's Final Act

Wed, 2023-09-13 10:42 — mike kraft

Opinion | This Isn't COVID's Final Act We must keep the virus, and long COVID, center stage Stuart Katz, MD, Alice Perlowski, MD, MA, and Brittany Taylor, MPH medpagetoday

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