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The Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’ because of low vaccination rates --local doctors.

Fri, 2025-02-21 12:19 — mike kraft

Why the Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’ An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas, where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected. Physicians in the state say the current situation was “ine… colinmeyn The Hill

An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas, where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected. Physicians in the state say the current situation was “inevitable” due to the low rates of vaccination among the largely Mennonite community.

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Charting how COVID contributed to a crisis of trust in America

Thu, 2025-01-30 11:57 — mike kraft

How covid contributed to a crisis of trust in America Eight charts show how people’s confidence in the government and science has changed The Economist The Economist

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Trump reinstates military members who refused COVID vaccine mandate

Tue, 2025-01-28 11:13 — mike kraft

Trump reinstates military members who refused COVID vaccine The Biden admin discharged 8,000 service members who refused to comply with the COVID vaccine mandate. Avery Lotz Axios

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How U.S. health insurance coverage changes affect older adults -- two studies

Thu, 2025-01-23 12:04 — mike kraft

How did health insurance coverage changes affect older adults? Two studies take a look With lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and state houses getting ready to make major health policy decisions, a pair of new University of Michigan studies shows how past policy decisions have affected older ... University of Michigan Medical Xpress

With lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and state houses getting ready to make major health policy decisions, a pair of new University of Michigan studies shows how past policy decisions have affected older Americans with modest or low incomes.

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Higher risk of long COVID in women, differences among minority kids cited in new studies

Thu, 2025-01-23 11:55 — mike kraft

Studies note higher risk of long COVID in women, differences among minority kids Compared to the women, the men in the study were older, less likely to be overweight or have asthma, and less likely to report mental health conditions. Men, however, were more likely to report hospitalization during acute infection (10% compared to 7%). CIDRAP

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Paxlovid protects against hospital care, death, especially in older patients -new study

Wed, 2025-01-22 11:13 — mike kraft

Paxlovid protects against hospital care, death, especially in older patients, data show Researchers observed lower rates of use among Black and Hispanic patients than among White patients. CIDRAP

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Teletherapy availability has had little impact for those who cannot pay ---study

Fri, 2025-01-17 18:30 — mike kraft

Study shows teletherapy has not improved access to mental health care for those who cannot pay A small team of psychiatrists at Columbia University, in the U.S., has found that despite an increase in the use of teletherapy over the past several years by both psychotherapists and their patients, ... Bob Yirka Medical Xpress

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U.S. childhood vaccination rates, a health bright spot in some states, are slipping

Tue, 2025-01-14 11:05 — mike kraft

Childhood vaccination rates, a health bright spot in struggling states, are slipping Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia have some of the highest childhood vaccination rates. Experts worry a rising tide of vaccine skepticism is causing those bright spots to dim. NBC News

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Long Covid: about 7 % of students showed persistent symptoms- Saudi study

Mon, 2025-01-06 11:55 — mike kraft

Data show 7% rate of long COVID in college students About 7% of 428 Omicron COVID-19 survivors who were health-sciences students at a Saudi Arabian college reported persistent symptoms, notably loss of smell or taste, for more than 28 days. CIDRAP

About 7% of 428 Omicron COVID-19 survivors who were health-sciences students at a Saudi Arabian college reported persistent symptoms, notably loss of smell or taste, for more than 28 days.

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