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	health Daily update ⋅ December 14, 2021
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	CNN Only half of US nursing home residents have received a Covid-19 vaccine booster CNN (CNN) Only about half of fully vaccinated nursing home residents have received a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine, leaving a high-risk group especially vulnerable as Covid-19 cases rise across the country and concern about the Omicron variant builds. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer, but Most Kids Don't Receive It The New York Times The human papillomavirus vaccine can prevent six potentially lethal malignancies, but inoculation is meeting with rising resistance from parents. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Health Daytime Eating May Cut Diabetes Risk in Night-Shift Workers WebMD Dec. 13, 2021 -- Eating during the daytime may help nightshift workers avoid a disruption of their body clock and help regulate blood sugar levels, a recently published study suggests. The small study involved 19 healthy young adults who spent 14 days ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Vaccine protection vs. omicron infection may drop to 30% but does cut severe disease NPR The new coronavirus variant, called omicron, was first identified in South Africa only about a month ago and is already spreading quickly in Europe and North America. It has an exceptionally high number of mutations – and those mutations appear to make ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Could Gene Therapy Help Cure Sickle Cell Disease? U.S. News & World Report The patients are all now producing stable amounts of normal red blood cells containing healthy hemoglobin, said lead researcher Dr. Julie Kanter, director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Adult Sickle Cell Clinic. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Final data on pills to treat Covid-19 holds strong against hospitalization and death, Pfizer says CNN (CNN) Pfizer's updated results for its experimental treatment for Covid-19 showed it cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% if given to high-risk adults within a few days of their first symptoms, the company announced in a news release Tuesday ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What It Takes to Understand a Variant The New York Times So what do researchers need to do in the weeks and months ahead to better understand Omicron — and any future variants — and how should we gauge their progress? Here's a guide for following along. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Pfizer antiviral reduces hospitalization, death among high-risk people by 89%, company says: COVID-19 updates USA TODAY A second study of people at average risk found the drug reduced their chances of developing severe disease by 70%, compared to a placebo. To get these results, the drug, called Paxlovid, must be ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Merck's COVID pill might pose risks for pregnant women The Seattle Times A new COVID-19 pill from Merck has raised hopes that it could transform the landscape of treatment options for Americans at high risk of severe disease at a time when the omicron variant of the coronavirus is driving a surge of cases in highly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How the Pandemic Made the Mental Health Crisis Worse for Teens Healthline Depressive and anxiety symptoms in youth doubled during the pandemic, with 25 percent experiencing depressive symptoms and 20 percent experiencing anxiety symptoms. Symptoms of depression had already been rising in teens in recent years. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Can Marvel's superheroes age well despite head traumas and explosions? A new scientific article investigates. CNN (CNN) As they swung from the skies, knocked out intergalactic super-villains and strutted away from an explosion with the perfect quip, we all probably thought the same thing: How would the Marvel superheroes fare in their old age? Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com So, are we going to need COVID-19 boosters forever? Today.com Will we also need a fourth dose, as Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla suggested recently? Should we be prepared to get boosters for the next few years until COVID-19 is fully under control? Or will we need an annual shot, like the flu vaccine, for the rest of our ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News COVID vaccination requirements may push more people to get their shots: Study ABC News Requiring proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to eat at a restaurant, go to a movie or take part in other indoor group activities may have a ripple effect, according to researchers. A study published Monday in Lancet Public Health found that some countries ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio What the CDC report says about the first omicron cases in the US Healio According to the report, 79% of the patients infected with the variant were fully vaccinated — 20 had completed a two-dose primary series and 14 had received a booster dose. There were eight unvaccinated patients and one whose status was unknown. Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch On anniversary of first COVID vaccine, doctors applaud progress but say more must be done The Columbus Dispatch The first Ohioans were vaccinated in Columbus a year ago Tuesday. Workers at Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center received the Pfizer and BioNTech shots, the first of three vaccines to win federal approval. Flag as irrelevant
	Popular Science This new COVID vaccine uses plants as factories for viral proteins Popular Science The vaccine uses what are called "virus-like particles," which are essentially the outer shell of a SARS-CoV-2 virus, to induce an immune response. The technology was highly effective at preventing illness even against the Delta variant and several immune- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com Exclusive-Senegal Expects Waste of 400000 COVID-19 Vaccines by Year-End U.S. News & World Report DAKAR (Reuters) - At least 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines have expired in Senegal without being used in the past two months and another 200,000 are set to expire at the end of December because demand is too slow, the head of its immunisation programme said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report British Studies Show Vaccines Weaken Against Omicron, But Boosters Help U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Dec. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The ability of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines to protect against symptomatic infection by the Omicron variant falls significantly short, ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Omicron variant of COVID-19 detected by Cleveland Clinic lab Monday cleveland.com "Cleveland Clinic has detected the omicron variant in our laboratory. We routinely sequence positive specimens each week and share that information with the Ohio Department of Health," the hospital system said in a statement. Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News Omicron variant found in Oregon OPB News Delta remains the dominant variant statewide, but Oregon joins a growing list of states reporting cases of omicron. The latest research suggests booster shots may be particularly important. Flag as irrelevant
	fox4kc.com Hate needles? Nasal COVID vaccines may be on the way fox4kc.com The research finds nasal vaccinations may be a useful way of providing further coronavirus protection. Experiments showed that intranasal vaccination successfully sparked broad-based protection against respiratory viruses coming from different organisms ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com First omicron case of Covid-19 confirmed in Onondaga County syracuse.com The patient was sick with mild symptoms in late November and has recovered, said county Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta. The virus sample was genetically sequenced at Upstate Medical University and reported to the county this weekend, Gupta said today ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Register-Guard Lane County COVID-19 update, Dec. 13: Oregon confirms 3 omicron-variant cases of COVID-19 The Register-Guard A Multnomah County resident in their 20s, tested on Dec. 7, who was fully vaccinated. The individual traveled internationally to Canada prior to symptom onset. Additional details on the condition of the individual are not yet available. Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ One year after first COVID-19 vaccines administered, here's where Michigan stands WXYZ Dr. Sandro Cinti, an infectious disease physician at Michigan Medicine, said the vaccine has worked in turning the tide. "Vaccination has kept people out of the hospital, kept people alive, to some ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHSV One year later: The push for COVID-19 vaccines continues WHSV Around the county, health departments, hospitals, pharmacies, and primary care physicians have played a large role in the effort over the last year, including the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) and Augusta Health. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com 228 infected across 47 coronavirus outbreaks at Michigan schools last week mlive.com Michigan identified 47 new COVID-19 outbreaks at K-12 schools last week, resulting in the infection of at least 228 students and staff. Meanwhile, the state health department continued to track 476 ongoing outbreaks, affecting 7,021 individuals, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KXAN.com Hate needles? Nasal COVID vaccines may be on the way KXAN.com Scientists say that IgA-producing cells help protect against intestinal pathogens, but this study's authors wondered if triggering an IgA response may also prove helpful in jumpstarting a localized immune response against respiratory viruses. Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ Oregon reports first 3 cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant, in Portland area KTVZ PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon's first three cases of Omicron-variant COVID-19 have been confirmed in Washington and Multnomah counties, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday evening. Oregon Health & Science University Laboratory conducted the ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Study: Pandemic brought jump in new cases of anorexia UPI.com A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020. The study of six hospitals across Canada found new diagnoses of anorexia nearly doubled ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Vaccines appear weak at blocking Omicron, better against severe disease Reuters Dec 13 (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. Vaccines appear weak vs Omicron infection, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Omicron is making scientists redefine what it means to be 'fully vaccinated' against COVID Fortune Two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are probably not enough. That's one of the big conclusions being drawn from various virus research labs in recent days, a finding that's raised alarm bells in ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Number of COVID-19 omicron variant cases grows in Arizona AZCentral.com Six cases involving the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus were identified in Maricopa County Monday, suggesting the variant is spreading in Arizona. While the cases were still under investigation, it appeared most of those who tested positive for ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY CDC: 'Concerning' data shows drop in kids getting flu shots as influenza hits Wisconsin WBAY GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Wisconsin has the attention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it's not necessarily good recognition. The health agency looked at data from 11 states or jurisdictions to see if more people received flu shots ... Flag as irrelevant
	WANE 40 hospitalized for severe bleeding after taking 'spice' in Florida WANE TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An uptick in synthetic marijuana use in one Florida county landed 40 people in the hospital for severe bleeding this week, according to poison control authorities. Florida Poison Control said there has been an outbreak in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Lafayette ranks No. 3 for flu activity as more people gather and fewer get vaccinated The Advocate Restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic played a vital role in minimizing the amount of flu cases across the country in 2020. However, with many of the mandates previously in place a year ago having now been lifted or modified, the country isn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSAT San Antonio How COVID-19 is having a long-lasting impact on children infected by virus KSAT San Antonio ST. LOUIS – The move is on to get kids as young as 5 years old vaccinated against COVID-19. The rush is in response to an increasing number of children getting COVID-19 and then experiencing inflammation throughout their bodies. Flag as irrelevant
	Jackson Clarion Ledger MSDH: Urges flu vaccination after reporting Mississippi's first pediatric flu death this season Jackson Clarion Ledger The Mississippi State Department of Health reported the state's first pediatric influenza death in 2021-2022 flu season, according to a Monday news release. Since flu deaths became reportable during the 2008-2009 season, 23 pediatric flu deaths have ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 Oregon reports 39 more COVID-19 related deaths over weekend, 3 from Deschutes County KTVZ PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were 39 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon over the weekend, including three Deschutes County women who died in October at St. Charles Bend, raising the state's death toll to 5,420, the Oregon Health Authority ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca COVID-19: Omicron becomes dominant strain in Middlesex-London Globalnews.ca Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Vaccinations and testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton. The Middlesex-London Health Unit's (MLHU) acting medical officer of health says COVID-19 case counts in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Covid passports could increase vaccine uptake, study suggests The Guardian Research by the University of Oxford found Covid-19 certification led to increased jab uptake 20 days before and 40 days after introduction in countries with lower-than-average vaccination coverage. Increase in vaccine uptake was most pronounced in people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox17 Pfizer vaccine left Portage, Michigan one year ago Fox17 Woonacott learned the hard way about the dangers of COVID-19. He says the doctors put him into a medically induced coma after he got sick with the virus. In total, he spent around 140 days in the hospital. Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel Orange County finds omicron variant in wastewater Orlando Sentinel Lux said people infected with COVID-19 shed the virus in their stool, even if they aren't feeling sick and showing symptoms. By collecting wastewater and sending it to a lab for analysis, scientists can get a snapshot of COVID-19′s prevalence in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	VoiceofOC Mask Mandate Returns to Orange County Wednesday VoiceofOC Beginning Wednesday, all Orange County residents will again have to wear masks when going to indoor public places as the Omicron COVID-19 variant is raising concerns from public health experts, with some saying it will fuel a winter surge. Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona's Family Doctors weigh in after Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Maricopa County Arizona's Family PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - The Maricopa County Department of Public Health announced today that six people tested positive for the Omicron COVID-19 variant. None of them are showing any serious symptoms. Those six positive cases break down into three ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Tuesday CBC.ca Quebec reported 1,628 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and three new deaths. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 467,609 confirmed cases and 11,611 people have died. There are 268 people in hospital (an increase of six), including 73 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Anchorage Daily News Alaska's first case of omicron variant detected in Anchorage resident Anchorage Daily News The omicron variant was found through genomic sequencing by the Alaska State Public Health Laboratory, the department said in a written statement. The variant was detected in someone who tested positive for the virus in Anchorage after ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKYC.com Cleveland Clinic detects omicron COVID-19 variant in laboratory sample WKYC.com "We routinely sequence positive specimens each week and share that information with the Ohio Department of Health. This sampling of positive specimens enables us to identify and track SARS-CoV-2 variants that are circulating in the community," the Clinic ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Monday CBC.ca Legault says he will get update from public health officials tonight · Quebec reported 1,628 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and three new deaths. · Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 467,609 confirmed cases and 11,611 people have died. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca NB COVID-19 roundup: Province tightens restrictions as omicron variant now confirmed CBC.ca New Brunswick is moving into a more restrictive COVID-19 alert level, amid soaring COVID cases and now, the confirmed presence of the highly transmissible omicron variant in the province. One case has been confirmed in the Moncton region, Zone 1, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca NL reports 15 new cases of COVID-19, with testing urged for students returning from 2 universities CBC.ca COVID-19 outbreaks have been reported at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia and Queen's University in Ontario. Public Health officials are encouraging any students from those universities arriving in N.L. to be tested. Anyone ... Flag as irrelevant

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