[ad_1] Vaccines do not save lives. Vaccinations do. This is a critical lesson we learned from working at the forefront of vaccine development and health communication. One of Us (SP) helped develop rubella, rabies and rotavirus vaccines, which have been instrumental in reducing preventable child deaths in the United States and globally – but only … Read more
[ad_1] BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Health District reported Another 93 positive cases of COVID-19 in Brazos County. Currently, there are 1,452 active cases. No new deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours. There have been a total of 181 deaths in Brazos County linked to COVID-19. 14,638 patients are classified … Read more
[ad_1] 3 things to know: About 10% of Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the vaccine Key COVID-19 metrics remain stable in state Officials warn of big Super Bowl parties About 10% of Minnesota residents have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The state reached that milestone in … Read more
[ad_1] MEDINA, Ohio – In an effort to fully open in-person classrooms, the governor’s office, superintendents from all schools in Medina County, the Medina County Department of Health and Discount Drug Mart have collaborated to organize a one-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic for all county educators and school staff. All schools in the county were closed … Read more
[ad_1] BERKELEY (KPIX) – As many teachers and their unions resist the call to reopen schools, the issue is at a political stalemate and a rally in Berkeley on Saturday brought out passion on both sides. Parents, students and healthcare professionals gathered in a park next to Berkeley High on Saturday morning to discuss the … Read more
[ad_1] BERKELEY (KPIX) – As many teachers and their unions resist the call to reopen schools, the issue is at a political stalemate and a rally in Berkeley on Saturday brought out passion on both sides. Parents, students and healthcare professionals gathered in a park next to Berkeley High on Saturday morning to discuss the … Read more
[ad_1] Former Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb said on Sunday that existing coronavirus vaccines would likely be around 20% less effective against strains of the virus believed to originate in South Africa and Brazil – but the vaccines will still offer significant protection. “I think there is a rule of thumb that we … Read more
[ad_1] NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that three COVID-19 vaccination sites will close on Sunday due to the snowstorm that’s supposed to hit New Jersey. Appointments scheduled for Sunday have been moved to dates for next week. VACCINE MEGA-SITE UPDATE: Due to weather forecasts the following mega-sites will be CLOSED tomorrow: Burlington … Read more
[ad_1] February 6, 2021 VIRUS ARE EVOLVING by natural selection. Each time they replicate, changes can infiltrate their genetic material. If this is advantageous, these will make the variants that display them prosper. One consequence is that these variants spread quickly. Listen to this story Your browser does not support the item . Enjoy more … Read more
[ad_1] Dr Anthony Fauci said “scientific data” suggested prioritizing two doses of the vaccine rather than giving single shots to more Americans. Health experts are discussing the best strategy to get the most people vaccinated. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses for maximum effectiveness. Visit Insider’s Business section for more stories. Dr Anthony Fauci, … Read more