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Johnson & Johnson vaccine less effective against Delta variant
A recent study from researchers at New York University found that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be less effective in battling COVID-19 variants than vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna. The results of the study were published by bioRxiv and have been submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. A registered nurse fills a syringe with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine…
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Rare case of monkeypox found in Texas resident who had traveled internationally
A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a Texas resident who had flown to Atlanta from Nigeria on July 8, with a final destination of Dallas Love Field Airport on July 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. It is the first case of the virus seen in the United States…
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Pfizer to request COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval for kids ages 5-11 by fall
Younger children could become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this fall, according to a top executive at Pfizer who noted plans to request emergency approval for use of its vaccine in kids aged 5 to 11 by September or October.null Dr. Alejandra Gurtman, vice president of vaccine clinical research and development at Pfizer, appeared along with representatives from…
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‘Foolish’ not to vaccinate young kids if COVID-19 shots found safe, effective, expert says
If ongoing clinical trials and regulators conclude COVID-19 vaccines in younger children aged 6 to 11 are safe and effective, an expert with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) said “we would be foolish not to vaccinate” kids. The comments from Dr. Andrew Pavia, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at University of Utah School of Medicine,…
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FDA warns on potential Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine link to rare disorder
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new warning on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and a possible link to Guillain-Barré, a rare autoimmune nerve disorder. The agency revised the vaccine’s accompanying fact sheets to reflect an increased risk of the disorder following vaccination. The warning comes after about 100 preliminary reports of Guillain-Barré cases against…
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Dentist warns why you should never use mouthwash after brushing teeth
Mouthwash has long been touted as a surefire — and minty — way to swirl away any germs not tackled by your toothbrush. However, one dentist is going viral for slamming the practice of using oral cleanser after brushing your teeth, as she says it can also rinse away beneficial fluoride found in toothpaste. “Using mouthwash after brushing your…
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US halts Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Federal officials suspended new shipments of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses in a bid to relieve states’ pileup of expiring doses, according to a report. The Wall Street Journal reported the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ceased availability to states, though deliveries are expected to resume. The Journal cited health officials from several states, like Oklahoma and…
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FDA tells Johnson & Johnson to toss 60M COVID-19 vaccine doses over contamination concerns
Johnson & Johnson confirmed that the FDA authorized two batches of COVID-19 vaccine produced at the Emergent BioSolutions facility but did not comment on a report that the regulatory agency said to throw out 60 million other doses over concerns of possible contamination. The report, published by the New York Times, cited people familiar with the situation and came…
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Eating fresh fruit lowers risk of type 2 diabetes, study claims
Slipping two servings of fresh fruit into your daily diet can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by over one-third, a new study suggests. But, in this study, not all fruit is created equal as the benefits of eating whole fruit were not seen for those who drank fruit juice. The study, conducted by Edith…
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FDA approves new weight loss drug, first since 2014
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a weight loss drug for overweight or obese adults, marking the first such authorization since 2014. The drug, Wegovy, is an under-the-skin injection meant to be used in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. “Today’s approval offers adults with obesity or overweight a beneficial new…
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