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	health Daily update ⋅ January 8, 2022
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	The New York Times Five People in the US Died From Rabies in 2021, the Highest Number in a Decade The New York Times Rabies is caused by a virus that is usually transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal through a bite. It has one of the highest mortality rates of any disease, but death is preventable: Vaccines taken before symptoms appear are nearly 100 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR CDC is criticized for failing to communicate, promises to do better NPR On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held a telebriefing. Director Rochelle Walensky presided, along with two career scientists. The substance was notable — updated COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools. But even more notable was the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Can You Get the Flu and Covid at the Same Time? The New York Times Reports about dual infection with the flu virus and the coronavirus have been making sensational headlines recently. Last week Israel confirmed its first case of "flurona," in an unvaccinated woman, followed by a growing number of cases in children in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Florida's omicron wave likely will peak in mid-January at 90000 daily cases, UF model says Miami Herald The university's model still calls for omicron to cause fewer deaths than prior surges of the pandemic, and like past waves this one is expected to diminish with the same speed that it spiked — making for possibly one of the shortest though still ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN FDA warns against using throat swabs for home Covid-19 tests CNN (CNN) The US Food and Drug Administration is cautioning against using self-collected throat swabs for Covid-19 tests and says people should use the tests as instructed. "FACT: When it comes to at-home rapid antigen #COVID19 tests, those swabs are for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Covid may raise the risk of diabetes in children, CDC researchers reported. The New York Times But the C.D.C. study is among the first to examine large insurance claim databases in the United States to estimate the prevalence of new diabetes diagnoses in children under age 18 who had Covid or were known to be infected with the coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	Seeking Alpha Breakthrough COVID Cases Overwhelmingly Mild for Vaccinated People: Study U.S. News & World Report By Diane Moy and Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReportersFRIDAY, Jan. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A review of cases from 465 U.S. hospitals underscores the protection provided by COVID-19 vaccines. The new review -- by researchers at the U.S. National ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters South African hospital sees less serious disease, coming end of Omicron surge Reuters Jan 7 (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. South African hospital sees less serious ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Orange County reports third pediatric death of COVID-19, growing hospitalizations Los Angeles Times The third child is said to have been previously in good health, but under the age of 5 and thus ineligible to receive a vaccination. The youngster died in December of complications from the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe What do we know about 'flurona?' The Boston Globe Long COVID testing lines at the Mercantile Center in Worcester.David L. Ryan/Globe Staff. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News As Omicron Spreads, Europe Scrambles to Shore up Health Care U.S. News & World Report THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Troops have been deployed to London hospitals. Health care workers infected with COVID-19 are treating patients in France. The Netherlands is under a lockdown, and tented field hospitals have gone up in Sicily. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Hospitalizations Skyrocket in Kids Too Young for COVID Shots U.S. News & World Report The worrisome trend in children too young to be vaccinated underscores the need for older kids and adults to get their shots to protect those around them, said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Drug-resistant bacteria evolved on hedgehogs long before the use of antibiotics Science News Workers at wildlife rescue centers swabbed the noses, skin and feet of hundreds of European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus shown), revealing that many of the critters harbored a type of MRSA superbug. Flag as irrelevant
	connectradio.fm Record-Breaking Coronavirus Infections Among Children Prompts Concerns of MIS-C U.S. News & World Report Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations among children are at an all-time high, prompting worries over a rare but serious syndrome that shows up in kids several weeks after COVID-19 infections. [. Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette No Omicron immunity without booster, study finds Harvard Gazette An additional "booster" dose of Moderna or Pfizer mRNA-based vaccine is needed to provide immunity against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study by researchers at the Ragon Institute of MGH, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME These States Are Most Hesitant to Get the COVID Vaccine U.S. News & World Report While the vast majority of adults in the U.S. are either willing to get the shot or already vaccinated, there are some parts of the U.S. where hesitancy remains high, particularly West Virginia, Wyoming and Idaho. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Dementia cases may soar 166% worldwide by 2050 Healio An infographic of the United States with text that reads Researchers projected that dementia cases in Reference: GBD 2019 Dementia Forecasting Collaborators. Lancet Public Health. 2022;doi:10.1016/S2468-2667(21)00249-8. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Official: California COVID surge could ease next month ABC News A surge in coronavirus cases has shut down California schools and sidelined thousands of police, firefighters and health care workers but officials are hoping it will be short-lived. By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press. January 7, 2022, 5:37 AM. Flag as irrelevant
	UCSF News Services Novel Brainstem Circuit Gives Rise to the Rhythms of Vocalization UCSF News Services The vocal sounds of humans – laughing, crying, and the babbling of babies – have the same rhythmic quality as the sounds made by many mammals, songbirds, and even some species of fish. Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that a small ... Flag as irrelevant
	Food Safety News One death confirmed, another under investigation in Pennsylvania hepatitis A outbreak; officials name restaurant Food Safety News The Montgomery County Office of Public Health in Pennsylvania announced today the temporary closure of Gino's Ristorante & Pizzeria in West Norriton in relation to a deadly hepatitis A virus outbreak. County officials say the restaurant will be closed ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com 'It's not too late': Arizona health care workers demand state action against omicron AZCentral.com "Without immediate action and intervention, the impending omicron surge will cause many preventable deaths, for both patients infected with COVID-19 and those seeking care for nonCOVID life-threatening illnesses," the letter says. Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Diabetes risk rises for those under 18 after they get COVID, CDC warns. What to know Miami Herald Those under the age of 18 are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes at least a month after they catch COVID-19, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com UK's first human case of H5N1 avian flu detected in man with pet ducks Livescience.com A 79-year-old man named Alan Gosling, who kept pet ducks at his home in Devon, England, recently became the first U.K. resident to catch the H5N1 strain of bird flu, DevonLive reported. A flock of more than 100 ducks lived outside on Gosling's property ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times More than 10000 Washingtonians have died of COVID The Seattle Times The state Department of Health confirmed Friday, in its daily update of virus trends, 10,004 COVID deaths along with 931,071 infections and 47,062 hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic. The new total means the death rate is about 1.1% of those ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News UK gov't advisers recommend against 4th vaccine dose ABC News U.K. government advisers have recommended against giving a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to nursing home residents and people over 80 because data shows that a third shot offers lasting protection against admission to the hospital. Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune COVID-19 positivity rate in Minnesota reaches record 15.6% Minneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota is reporting a record 15.6% positivity rate for COVID-19 tests conducted in the seven days ending Dec. 30. The previous record for positivity rate, a key metric of viral spread, occurred early in the pandemic on April 29, 2020, when testing ... Flag as irrelevant
	seattlepi.com Minnesota Virus Positivity Rate Reaches 15.6% in New Record U.S. News & World Report More than 7,800 new infections were reported Friday, and nearly 1,200 Minnesota residents were hospitalized with COVID-19, including 269 in intensive care as of Thursday. The omicron variant — which spreads more easily than other coronavirus strains — now ... Flag as irrelevant
	TittlePress New Mexico Extends COVID-19 Public Health Orders U.S. News & World Report Many of the recent positive cases from the highly transmissible variant have been mild infections that haven't required hospitalization. Still, New Mexico's hospitals continue to operate under standards of care that prioritize immediate medical emergencies ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Orange County reports 3rd COVID death of child younger than 5 years old KABC-TV SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) -- Health officials in Orange County confirmed its third COVID-related pediatric death. According to an update issued by the OC Health Care Agency on Thursday, the child was younger than 5, though they did not say whether the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Should You Swab Your Throat When Taking a Rapid COVID Test? Healthline SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) infects the upper respiratory system — the nose, mouth, and throat — which is why some people have tested positive for COVID-19 after swabbing their throat with an at-home rapid test. Flag as irrelevant
	FDA.gov Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Shortens Interval for Booster Dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to Five Months FDA.gov Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to shorten the time between the completion of a primary series of the vaccine and a booster dose to at least five months for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Here's why the state is changing the way it reports COVID hospitalization data The Boston Globe The decision comes as new research suggests that the proportion of COVID-positive patients hospitalized primarily because of the virus is going down, particularly among vaccinated and boosted individuals. Starting sometime during the week ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID Vaccine May Temporarily Add 1 Day to Menstrual Cycle: Study U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Jan. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 may slightly and temporarily extend the time between a woman's menstrual periods, a new study reports. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News No need for a fourth Covid jab yet, say UK advisers BBC News With just two vaccine doses, protection against severe disease drops to around 70% after three months and to 50% after six months. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDRB Norton doc urges kids ages 12 and up to get COVID-19 booster, now that CDC has approved WDRB LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Norton Healthcare started giving COVID-19 booster shots to kids ages 12 and up this week, the latest eligible group. Louisville doctors said the vaccine and booster are some of the easiest ways to keep kids protected from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Man with bird flu heartbroken after flock culled BBC News Alan Gosling from Buckfastleigh, Devon, tested positive for avian flu after his flock was confirmed to be infected. Health officials said there was no evidence of onward transmission and all close contacts ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPTV.com Spike in Florida omicron cases could soon peak, researcher says WPTV.com As the omicron variant continues to spread through the country and Florida, staffing concerns persist and long lines show the ongoing demand for COVID-19 testing. Researchers at the University of Florida say we ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Boosters Protect Well Against Omicron in Older People, UK Says Bloomberg Booster shots are providing high levels of protection against hospitalization and severe disease from the omicron Covid variant among older people, according to the latest data from the U.K. Health Security Agency. Figures show that around three months ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET One COVID vaccine to stop them all? What to know about the US Army's 'super vaccine' CNET Will the Army vaccine work against different strains of Coronavirus, including the omicron variant? The vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson all target the specific virus -- SARS-CoV-2 -- ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Park Record Health officials plead with Utahns to get vaccinated and boosted amid 'a dire time' The Park Record Health professionals on Thursday pleaded with Utahns to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the number of new cases in the state jumped to record highs and the monoclonal antibodies and antiviral pills available to treat patients dwindled to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPTV.com University of Florida study anticipates 'peak' of omicron cases in Florida late next week WPTV.com GAINSVILLE, Fla. — New research out of the University of Florida suggests we could soon reach the peak of the omicron variant's infection rates in the state, and faster than originally projected. Dr. Ira Longini, Professor of Biostatistics at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today CDC: Pfizer Vaccine Blunts Severe COVID Complication in Teens MedPage Today Two doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine bolstered protection against multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in adolescents ages 12 to 18, researchers found. The vaccine was 91% (95% CI 78%-97%) effective in protecting fully vaccinated adolescents ... Flag as irrelevant
	myfox8.com When will omicron peak in the US? myfox8.com Over the past week, the country has seen an average of about 580,000 cases per day – with one day spiking up past 1 million new reported cases – shattering records set earlier in the pandemic. When ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSPA 7News Texas couple charged $3973 for COVID-19 testing: 'Makes me sick to my stomach' WSPA 7News AUSTIN (KXAN) – Before flying to Peru to hike the Inca trail, Suli Luque and her husband went to get tested for COVID-19. They needed to show proof of negative test results to be let into the country. The couple made an appointment at the Austin ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Omicron Study in South Africa Points to End of Acute Pandemic Phase Bloomberg The infection wave moved with "unprecedented speed" and caused much milder illness than earlier strains, a study of patients infected with Covid-19 at a large hospital in the South African city where the first outbreak of the omicron variant was recorded ... Flag as irrelevant
	Springfield News-Leader Greene County counts highest daily COVID case rate since pandemic began Springfield News-Leader On Thursday, a total of 434 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the rolling 7-day average of new cases per day to an all-time high of 280.7 cases per day. The previous high was 254.7 cases per day reported in Jan. 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	Missouri Independent Surging COVID-19 Cases Strain Missouri Hospitals, Schools U.S. News & World Report ST. LOUIS (AP) — Increasing COVID-19 cases combined with staff shortages are straining the ability of Missouri hospitals to provide care for patients with the virus and other illnesses, according to hospital officials. Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com Even amid overwhelmed hospitals and omicron surge, health care leaders offer cautious optimism KARE11.com On Friday, the Minnesota Hospital Association released a statement urging Minnesotans to seek COVID-19 testing at sites other than emergency departments, saying: "We have run out of words to describe what we are undergoing – a crisis does not even come ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWBT NBC12 News Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU sees more COVID-19 cases WWBT NBC12 News RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As cases involving the Omicron variant continue to rise around the country, a hospital in Richmond is also starting to see more patients testing positive for the virus. Dr. Tiffany Kimbrough, a general pediatrician at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Springfield News-Leader COVID booster appointments now available for 12-15 year-olds in Greene County Springfield News-Leader In a press release, the health department encouraged parents to get their teenagers a booster shot "as soon as they are able" after five months from their original COVID vaccines. Flag as irrelevant

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