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Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia
Repeated COVID vaccinations found to enhance mucosal immunity against the virus

Repeated COVID vaccinations found to enhance mucosal immunity against the virus

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enh

Repeated COVID vaccinations found to enhance mucosal immunity against the virus

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enh
Study finds higher SARS-CoV-2 risk in obese individuals

Study finds higher SARS-CoV-2 risk in obese individuals

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study finds an increased risk of developing a productive SARS-CoV-2 infection in obese people. Obesity is known to predict worse outcomes and higher mor

Study finds higher SARS-CoV-2 risk in obese individuals

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study finds an increased risk of developing a productive SARS-CoV-2 infection in obese people. Obesity is known to predict worse outcomes and higher mor
Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

by University College LondonField workers recruit participants for the pneumococcal vaccine study in Blantyre. Credit:Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program.Offering a booster dose or changing t

Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

by University College LondonField workers recruit participants for the pneumococcal vaccine study in Blantyre. Credit:Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program.Offering a booster dose or changing t
'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout enabled a "perfect storm" for deepening health ine

'Perfect storm' of distrust deepened inequalities during COVID-19 pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination rollout enabled a "perfect storm" for deepening health ine
Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesUCLA researchers have developed an AI-enabled technology that could lead to single-tier Lyme disease testing with faster results. Credit: Raje

Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

by Wayne Lewis,University of California, Los AngelesUCLA researchers have developed an AI-enabled technology that could lead to single-tier Lyme disease testing with faster results. Credit: Raje
Optimized diagnosis of neuroborreliosis using signaling protein as a biomarker

Optimized diagnosis of neuroborreliosis using signaling protein as a biomarker

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesCredit: Erik Karits from PexelsA newly defined threshold for the concentration of the cytokine CXCL13 may improve the diagnosis of neuroborreliosis. Th

Optimized diagnosis of neuroborreliosis using signaling protein as a biomarker

by Karl Landsteiner University of Health SciencesCredit: Erik Karits from PexelsA newly defined threshold for the concentration of the cytokine CXCL13 may improve the diagnosis of neuroborreliosis. Th
Protecting the family from seasonal respiratory infections

Protecting the family from seasonal respiratory infections

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: They are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, feve

Protecting the family from seasonal respiratory infections

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: They are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, feve
Study explores link between antibiotic use in aged care and superbug spread

Study explores link between antibiotic use in aged care and superbug spread

byFlinders UniversityEffect of antibiotic exposure on the elderly gut microbiome and resistome. Credit:Journal of Infection(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106243There's an urgen

Study explores link between antibiotic use in aged care and superbug spread

byFlinders UniversityEffect of antibiotic exposure on the elderly gut microbiome and resistome. Credit:Journal of Infection(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106243There's an urgen
Missouri bird flu case is a 'one-off' and the public risk is still low, officials say

Missouri bird flu case is a 'one-off' and the public risk is still low, officials say

by Mike StobbeThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shown, March 15, 2020, in Atlanta. Credit: AP Photo/John Bazemore, FileHealth officials on Thursday said they don't know how a Misso

Missouri bird flu case is a 'one-off' and the public risk is still low, officials say

by Mike StobbeThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shown, March 15, 2020, in Atlanta. Credit: AP Photo/John Bazemore, FileHealth officials on Thursday said they don't know how a Misso
Analysis shows how unproven therapeutics were portrayed in the media during the early phase of COVID-19 pandemic

Analysis shows how unproven therapeutics were portrayed in the media during the early phase of COVID-19 pandemic

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is shedding light on how scientific evidence and the

Analysis shows how unproven therapeutics were portrayed in the media during the early phase of COVID-19 pandemic

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is shedding light on how scientific evidence and the