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	health Daily update ⋅ November 13, 2021
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	CNN The Covid-19 numbers seem stuck. That doesn't bode well for winter, experts say CNN (CNN) The coronavirus numbers don't look so good this week. New Covid-19 diagnoses are up in about half of US states over the past week. Hospitalizations are up in 11 states, and deaths have risen in 17 states. US coronavirus cases have plateaued in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline In 1 Week, 900000+ Kids Got the COVID-19 Vaccine. How Close Are We to Herd Immunity? Healthline Each child vaccinated against COVID-19 helps reduce the spread of the coronavirus in the community, but will it push the country to herd immunity? Reaching herd immunity has often been presented as a pandemic off-ramp, a milestone that will allow us to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times LA County encourages all adults to get booster shots Los Angeles Times A woman receives a COVID-19 vaccination booster shot. Altadena resident Nicole Fahey, who is six months pregnant, receives a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination booster shot from RN Veronique Vida on Nov. 3 at Eugene A. Obregon Park in Los Angeles. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Long COVID rare for college athletes; prostate cancer treatment shows no benefit vs COVID-19 Reuters Nov 12 (Reuters) - The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Long COVID rare in college athletes. Flag as irrelevant
	Slate Magazine Will Kids Vaccines Get the Pandemic in Check? Slate Magazine The data is clear: The COVID vaccine will protect kids and is very, very safe. But it's unclear to what extent vaccinating young kids will make us all safer. To be sure, the more vaccinations, the better. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times No Adults Should Be Denied a COVID-19 Booster In California, Official Says U.S. News & World Report California health officials directed all providers in the state not to deny booster shots to any adults, effectively making all fully vaccinated adults eligible for a booster shot statewide and going a step further than the Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fact check: Experts say Asian lady beetles can harm pets, but only in large amounts USA TODAY "The short answer is yes, Asian lady beetles are potentially harmful to pets," Jon Zawislak, an entomologist at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said in an email. "But the chances of it happening are fairly rare and quite ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Can't find your COVID vaccine card? Here's what to do CNET The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doesn't keep vaccination status records, so it may seem difficult to retrieve proof you're fully vaccinated. However, it's not as hard as you think -- even if you went to a mass vaccination site that's no ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com CDC takes stock, backs away from COVID-19 'herd immunity' goal oregonlive.com With just 58.5% of all Americans fully vaccinated, "we do need to increase" the uptake of COVID-19 shots, said Brooks, chief medical officer of Watts Healthcare in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, he said, Jones' unexpected admission "almost makes you less ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News Utah 'not in a good place' as COVID-19 cases remain among the nation's highest Deseret News Trey Parker, gets a bandage after the 10-year-old was vaccinated for Maika Parker, left, and son Graham Parker watch as their son and brother, Trey Parker, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com COVID-19 infections appear to creeping up again in Massachusetts Boston.com COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts have ticked up, again. Following a two-month-long decline from the delta variant-fueled increase this summer, the state's positive test rate has risen incrementally over the past two weeks from below 1.7 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times California broadens access to Covid booster shots. The New York Times California is opening up eligibility for booster coronavirus vaccine shots to include anyone 18 or over, making it at least the second state to expand official eligibility beyond older adults and people in high-risk circumstances. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge NPR Kelly LaDue thought she was done with COVID-19 in the fall of 2020 after being tormented by the virus for a miserable couple of weeks. "And then I started with really bad heart-racing with any exertion. It was weird," says LaDue, 54, of Ontario, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch No, you can't 'undo' a COVID vaccine with a borax bath — but you could hurt yourself MarketWatch The powdery chemical compound often used as a cleaning agent was trending on Twitter on Friday, after a news report claimed that some antivaxers have been using it in a potentially dangerous detox bath to "undo" their COVID-19 vaccines. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Colorado Doctor Reminds People About Importance Of Screening For Lung Cancer CBS Denver LONE TREE, Colo. (CBS4) – Lung cancer is the leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths, and this month health experts are reminding people about the importance of screening for the disease. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Is the Flu Shot Worth It? Vaccine and Mortality Rates, State by State Healthline A flu shot can keep you from getting sick and reduce risk of severe illness. It can also protect pregnant women, children, and people with chronic conditions. During the 2018-2019 flu season, 169 million seasonal flu vaccines were distributed. The vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News CDC shifts pandemic goals away from reaching herd immunity Bangor Daily News Many Americans embraced the novel farmyard phrase, and with it, the projection that once 70 percent to 80 percent or 85 percent of the population was vaccinated against COVID-19, the virus would go away and the pandemic would be over. Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com Women with long COVID may never be able to exercise like they did before illness fox8.com The women then had to walk as far as possible during the test, without any other encouragement. Immediately following the test, the team again assessed post-exercise heart rate, oxygen in the blood, ratings-of-perceived shortness of breath, and ratings-of- ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Michigan adds 15878 cases, 83 deaths from COVID-19 The Detroit News The latest figures from the state Department of Health and Human Services push the overall totals to 1,188,678 confirmed cases and 22,767 deaths since the virus was first detected in the state in March 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox 59 Here's why going to sleep at 10 pm may save your life Fox 59 However, a new study reveals that adults should be just as strict with their own sleep cycles as well. Researchers find that going to bed between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. local time lowers the risk of developing heart disease compared to any other time of night ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Colorado Has One Of The Highest Cases Of Central Sleep Apnea CBS Denver CBS4 talked to a sleep specialist from the hospital, Dr. Raj TerKonda: "Sleep apnea basically means a stop of airflow into your lungs and there's two types. There's obstructive sleep apnea, which most people know something about. Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP Another reason to get a flu shot? Because influenza can look like COVID-19 WTOP People might be more susceptible to influenza this fall and winter because COVID-related precautions last season led to a relatively mild flu season — and a local doctor said that makes getting a flu shot all the more important. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Measles vaccination rates dropped in 2020, threatening progress toward global elimination CNET The measles vaccine has prevented about 31.7 million deaths in 20 years, says the CDC and the WHO. Flag as irrelevant
	Bring Me The News Minnesota releases latest data about how many vaccinated people have died from COVID-19 Bring Me The News Ehresmann wants Minnesotans to know that there are numerous factors that lead to breakthrough cases, hospitalizations and death – and none of them mean the vaccines aren't effective. According to Ehresmann, approximately 97% ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Manitoba youth must be immunized or tested to play indoor sports as COVID-19 spreads rapidly in under-20s CBC.ca Province also postpones some surgeries, limits religious gatherings among unvaccinated in Southern Health area. Caitlyn Gowriluk · CBC News · Posted: Nov 12, 2021 9:56 AM CT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago. Manitoba's latest set of pandemic rules mean kids ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Hundreds of young children vaccinated in Hyde Park on 'Vaccine Awareness Day' Hyde Park Herald Sites in Hyde Park-Kenwood included a CPS mobile vaccination van at Kenwood Academy, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave., Little Black Pearl, 1060 E. 47th St., and Mitchell Hospital, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., where the vaccination clinic for Comer Children's Hospital has ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTOO How SARS-CoV-2 in American deer could alter the course of the global pandemic KTOO Since SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19, first emerged, there have been several signs that white-tailed deer would be highly susceptible to the virus — and that many of these animals were catching it across the country. Flag as irrelevant
	pressherald.com Maine sets new pandemic high for COVID-19 hospitalizations pressherald.com According to data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of individuals hospitalized rose to 248, which eclipses the pandemic high of 235 set on September 25. Among those currently hospitalized, 72 are in critical care and 31 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wisconsin Public Radio News Wisconsin health officials brace for flu season and urge people to be get the vaccine Wisconsin Public Radio News Wisconsin health officials are reminding residents to take precautions against the flu. With hospitals still busy with COVID-19 cases, the addition of influenza could be overwhelming. Tom Haupt monitors the flu virus every year for the Wisconsin ... Flag as irrelevant
	KY3 Missouri Department of Conservation testing harvested deer for chronic wasting disease KY3 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As hunters hit the woods in hopes of getting that trophy buck, the Missouri Department of Conservation will also test the deer for chronic wasting disease. Several Missouri counties have been labeled as a CWD Management Zone. Flag as irrelevant
	Popular Science Autism shapes the gut microbiome, scientists report, not the other way around Popular Science There's been growing speculation in recent years that the community of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms dwelling in the gut somehow contributes to autism. However, scientists reported this week, the reality may in fact be the reverse. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Mother Whose Baby Died of COVID Doesn't Regret Not Being Vaccinated Newsweek An unvaccinated British mother whose baby died after contracting COVID-19 has said that she has no regrets about not being vaccinated against the disease. On October 22, just days after mother of three Katie Leeming, 22, tested positive for COVID-19, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca 6 new cases of COVID-19 in NL, all connected to previous cases CBC.ca The Department of Health announced seven more recoveries on Friday, six in eastern Newfoundland and one in central Newfoundland, dropping the active caseload by one, to 40. Due to the cyberattack on the province's health-care systems, the department says ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Dozens of swans die in Stratford-upon-Avon bird flu outbreak BBC News The Warwickshire town had an estimated 80 swans living on the River Avon. But Cyril Bennis, from Stratford Swan Rescue, said half the flock had died over an "unbelievable last two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Enid News & Eagle Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines available Enid News & Eagle ENID, Okla. — COVID-19 vaccines now are available in Enid and surrounding areas for children ages 5 to 11. Maggie Jackson, community engagement director for District 2 county health departments, said Garfield County Health Department and others in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roanoke Times Weekly COVID-19 update: Statewide infections rise slightly over last week, pace still slowing Roanoke Times Virginia reported 9,295 new COVID-19 infections over the past week, bringing the cumulative total during the pandemic to 942,837, the Virginia Department of Health reported Friday. Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts director Cynthia Morrow ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News Covid cases are rising in younger people. So are urgent calls to get them vaccinated Buffalo News The most recent data about Covid cases suggests the initiative is coming just in time. The rise in Covid-19 caseloads in Erie County is driven in large part by school-age children. Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News This may be the perfect bed time to protect your heart Deseret News Per NBC News, scientists recently reviewed data from 88,000 adults who tracked their sleep patterns for six years. They found that there was a 12% greater risk for heart disease in those who went to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Big Island Now Breakthrough Data Shows Vaccines Provide 'Excellent' Protection Against COVID, DOH Says Big Island Now A Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) says it has conducted an analysis of vaccine breakthrough data that found COVID-19 vaccines provide excellent protection against hospitalization and death. A vaccine breakthrough infection occurs when a fully ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Woman shows chin infection reportedly caused by kissing a man with beard stubble The Independent Staph infections are highly contagious infections caused by bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the nose, with common symptoms including "boils and oozing blisters". "So was it a staph infection or did ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wink News Parents weigh pros and cons of vaccinating their children against COVID-19 Wink News The School District of Lee County and Golisano's Children Hospital have partnered to offer seven clinics in the next week where children ages 5 to 17 can get a vaccine to protect against COVID-19. Mike Evans who has a 10-year-old son has questions that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com Week one: 34000 Ohio kids ages 5 to 11 received COVID-19 vaccinations Cincinnati.com Cincinnati Children's nurse Denishia Smith thanks Verity, 8, for a thank-you card. Schools, pediatric hospitals and public health clinics will be at the epicenter of Ohio's push to vaccinate ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Montana FWP detects chronic wasting disease in euthanized buck in Baker NBC Montana MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanized a buck on Oct. 27 after residents in a Baker neighborhood reported it acting lethargic with droopy ears. Test results came back positive for chronic wasting disease on Friday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Sleep-related hypoxia may worsen COVID-19 outcomes Healio "Hypoxia has been identified as an important consequence of COVID-19," Cinthya Pena Orbea, MD, of the Sleep Disorders Center at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, told Healio Neurology. "On the other ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAND Tips to recognize, prevent diabetes for National Diabetes Awareness Month WAND SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Local health officials with HSHS are raising awareness about the signs of diabetes for National Diabetes Awareness Month. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports over 463 million adults in the world currently have ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net COVID-19 vaccination humoral immune response in individuals with diabetes News-Medical.net The prevalence of diabetes is as high as 20% in individuals hospitalized for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and a large number of patients who experience a severe disease course of COVID-19 are diabetic. The in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sandusky Register COVID-19 cases climbing again in Ohio Sandusky Register SANDUSKY — With the number of new COVID-19 cases climbing in Ohio and many other states, the director of Ohio's state health department is pressing the case for vaccinations, including shots for newly eligible 5- to 11-year-old children. Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Palm oil linked to increased cancer risk, study finds New Zealand Herald New studies have discovered how a fatty acid found in palm oil affects the cancer genome, increasing the likelihood the disease will spread in human beings. The spread of cancer, known as metastasis, is the main cause of death in patients with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca 23 more people die of COVID-19 in BC over 2-day period, as 992 new cases confirmed CBC.ca On Friday, B.C. health officials announced 992 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 more deaths over a two-day period. In a written statement, the provincial government said there are currently 4,265 active cases of people infected with the novel coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca New Manitoba COVID-19 restrictions target religious services in southern health region Globalnews.ca Meanwhile, restrictions coming into effect province-wide Dec. 6 will see proof of at least one dose of vaccine or a recent negative test required for those 12 to 17 years of age to take part in indoor, recreational sports. The tests will need to have been ... Flag as irrelevant

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