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Ancient Arctic Anthrax Has Returned, as Climate Change Impacts Spread of Diseases
Climate change can make diseases stronger, or weaken humans and their ability to fight infections, researchers say. And another consequence of climate change, the melting Arctic permafrost, released ancient frozen bacteria that were frozen for thousands of years. Erik Franklin, professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, joins LX News.
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Doctor Slams Monkeypox Vaccine Rollout: ‘Much Too Nearsighted'
With monkeypox vaccines in short supply, there are restrictions on who can get them. But a Harvard doctor is calling out the CDC and New York City on their vaccine eligibility requirements, which are mostly focused on men who have recently had sex with a male partner. That perpetuates the idea that monkeypox is sexually transmitted, and focuses on particular...
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What Is Pink Eye?
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball that can be highly contagious. Here’s an overview of it from the CDC and National Institutes of Health.
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Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million For Pediatric Infectious Disease Research
Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Pfizer Delays Its FDA Application to Expand Its Covid Vaccine to Kids Under 5 Until April
Pfizer and BioNTech said they needed more data “because rates of infection and illness remain high in children of this age” due to the omicron variant.
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Some European Countries Are Scrapping All Covid Rules Despite Scientists Warning It's Too Soon
Some European countries are being urged to “have a little more patience” as Covid restrictions are lifted.
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Covid Will Always Be an Epidemic Virus — Not an Endemic One, Scientist Warns
Covid-19 will never become an endemic illness and will always behave like an epidemic virus, an expert in biosecurity has warned.
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Populist Nations Fared Much Worse During Covid Outbreak, New Research Says
A new study has compared the response of populist and non-populist governments during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
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Covid Vaccine Skepticism May Be Fueling ‘Worrisome' Rise in Wider Anti-Vax Sentiment, Doctors Say
Doctors have warned that vaccine hesitancy around Covid could be “creeping into” sentiment toward other vaccines.
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Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Are a ‘Major Global Health Threat' That's Killing Millions, Scientists Say
A huge new global study found that drug-resistant bacterial infections played a part in almost 5 million deaths in 2019.
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These 2 Doctors Are Working to Bring Racial Equality to the COVID Fight
Dr. Katya Corado and Dr. Lance Okeke are concerned about what they see as a hesitancy among members of the Latino and Black communities to participate in COVID-19-related studies. Fortunately, the infectious disease specialists are in a position to do something about it.
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Omicron Can Hit Fully Vaccinated, Oxford Study Says, as UK Prepares for Tidal Wave of Cases
Two doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine are less effective at fighting Omicron than previous variants of the virus, scientists say.
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Long Covid ‘Is a Very Debilitating Condition With Serious Cognitive Conditions,' Says Researcher Behind New Study
The author of a new study reveals the damaging impacts for “long Covid” patients, people whose symptoms last months after initially becoming infected.
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Without Firm School Mask Mandate Deadlines, ‘We Can Sleepwalk Into Indefinite Masking,' Says Harvard Professor
Harvard associate professor Joseph Allen explains why he’s advocating setting firm masking deadlines in schools across the U.S.
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How Rising UK Covid Cases Could Be ‘a Compelling Argument for Boosters'
Dr. Kavita Patel explains why the surging number of Covid cases in the United Kingdom could be a compelling argument for booster shots.
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Dr. Scott Gottlieb Says Merck's Covid Pill ‘Can Make a Real Difference'
Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains why he thinks the Merck Covid pill ‘can make a real difference.’
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Covid-19: Kids Ages 5 to 11 ‘Need to Get That Vaccination,' Says Dr. Peter Hotez
Dr. Peter Hotez explains why it will be important for kids ages 5 to 11 to get the Covid vaccine.
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Doctor Treating Pregnant Covid Patients Warns This Could Be ‘Just Another Lull Before Another Potential Surge'
Dr. Manisha Gandhi explains the impact of Covid-19 on pregnant women and what she’s seen while treating pregnant women who have Covid-19.
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CDC Director on Covid Booster Shots: ‘I Am Not at All Concerned About Supply'
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky addresses U.S. booster shot supply and a vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11.
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Dr. Gottlieb Says CDC May Soon Offer Greater Clarity on Who Will Be Eligible for Covid Boosters
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said the CDC may soon offer greater clarity on who will be eligible for Covid booster doses.