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Your questions on the new Covid vaccine boosters answered |
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Saturday, September 03, 2022 01:26 PM |
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Sometime this weekend or early next week, pharmacies and doctors’ offices are going to start to receive Covid-19 boosters that have been reformulated to include protection against one of the sub-variants of Omicron. Read more. |
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New methodology predicts coronavirus and other infectious disease threats to wildlife |
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Saturday, September 03, 2022 01:24 PM |
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The rate that emerging wildlife diseases infect humans has steadily increased over the last three decades. Viruses, such as the global coronavirus pandemic and recent monkeypox outbreak, have heightened the urgent need for disease ecology tools to forecast when and where disease outbreaks are likely. A University of South Florida assistant professor helped develop a methodology that will do just that – predict disease transmission from wildlife to humans, from one wildlife species to another and determine who is at risk of infection. Read more. |
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IDSA Supports Authorization of Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 04:39 PM |
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The Infectious Diseases Society of America supports decisions by the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to authorize and recommend boosters meant to curb cases of more highly infectious strains of COVID-19. Read more. |
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8 recent infection control study findings |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 04:37 PM |
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Here are eight studies on infection control that Becker's has covered since July 12...Read more. |
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Labor Day 2022: A Statement by NIOSH Director, John Howard, MD |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 04:35 PM |
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On the first Monday of September, we have an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the incredible contributions and achievements of American workers. Labor Day is an important reminder of the impact of the U.S. workforce and of our vision for safer, healthier workers. Read more. |
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US schools, colleges see monkeypox cases |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 04:33 PM |
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Across the United States a handful of college campuses, as well as high schools and middle schools, are dealing with monkeypox cases identified in students and staff. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - September 2, 2022 |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 04:31 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 71 / No. 35. Read more. |
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CDC recommends reformulated coronavirus booster shot for fall |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 11:08 AM |
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Pfizer and Moderna vaccines target omicron-specific BA.4, BA.5 variants. Read more. |
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Omicron booster shots are coming—with lots of questions |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 11:06 AM |
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COVID-19 vaccines get their first update since the pandemic began. Here's what you need to know about them. Read more. |
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A third Covid autumn is upon us. Here’s a look at where we stand |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 11:04 AM |
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As the country heads for its third autumn and winter with Covid-19, the forecasts are not auspicious. Given how transmissible the SARS-CoV-2 virus is, models anticipate more than 100,000 additional deaths by the time next summer rolls around. Read more. |
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NIOSH eNews - September, 2022 |
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Written by Patricia Podolak
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Friday, September 02, 2022 11:02 AM |
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NIOSH eNews - September, 2022. Read more. |
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Study highlights antibiotic resistance risk from 'bystander exposure' |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 11:00 AM |
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The word "bystander" is defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as "one who is present but not taking part in a situation or event: a chance spectator." It's a word you often see in relation to a crime or a car accident. Read more.
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FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters from Moderna and Pfizer |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 10:58 AM |
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it has authorized for emergency use bivalent booster shots that target the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants, setting the stage for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory group recommendation discussions tomorrow. Read more. |
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Environmental Sampling for Infection Control at Health Care Facilities |
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Friday, September 02, 2022 10:56 AM |
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An environmental sampling program can be a valuable tool in reducing risk. Read more. |
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Risk of BA.5 Infection among Persons Exposed to Previous SARS-CoV-2 Variants |
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Thursday, September 01, 2022 11:58 AM |
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In recent months, omicron (B.1.1.529) became the dominant variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), displaying some degree of immune evasion. Read more. |
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New Study Will Explore COVID’s Potential Link to Dementia |
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Thursday, September 01, 2022 11:56 AM |
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There is concern in the scientific community that COVID infection may accelerate cognitive decline in older adults, resulting in a wave of dementia cases in the coming years as the population ages. A new $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Aging will allow researchers to more precisely understand how the virus triggers damage in the brain and the long-term impact on cognitive performance. Read more. |
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What To Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease |
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Thursday, September 01, 2022 11:54 AM |
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It starts off like a cold and then progresses to a rash that can last about 10 days. Read more. |
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Safety of COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Coadministered With Influenza Vaccine |
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Thursday, September 01, 2022 11:52 AM |
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The coadministration of a COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccine with a seasonal influenza vaccine was found to be associated with a mild increase in risk for systemic adverse reactions compared with the administration of a COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccine alone, according to results of a study published in JAMA Network Open. Read more. |
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Ending Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19: Interim Guidance |
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Thursday, September 01, 2022 11:50 AM |
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CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels recommendations do not apply in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes. Instead, healthcare settings should continue to use community transmission rates and continue to follow CDC’s infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare settings. Read more. |
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Respiratory Protection Week 2022 |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 03:05 PM |
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Respiratory protection has always been a key component of personal protective equipment to keep individuals safe from workplace airborne hazards, but over the last few years more people have become aware of just how important. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,650: Immunize.org presents Becky Payne Award to AIM, and more |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 03:02 PM |
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IZ Express #1,650: Immunize.org presents Becky Payne Award to AIM, and more. Read more. |
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Facial Dermatoses Induced by Face Masks: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 03:00 PM |
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The use of masks for infection control was common in the COVID-19 pandemic. As numerous cross-sectional studies have suggested a link between the use of such masks and various facial dermatoses, a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies was conducted to evaluate this association, as well as potential risk factors for the development of such facial dermatoses. Read more. |
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Rubber band seal brings surgical mask protection to N95 levels, study finds |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:58 PM |
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Standard surgical masks don't fully seal around a person's face, allowing for more participle exposure. But simply adding two rubber bands may improve the seal and offer N95 respirator-level protection, according to researchers at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. Read more. |
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Coronavirus boosters targeting omicron get FDA blessing for fall push |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:50 PM |
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The shots are expected to be available right after Labor Day, following a quick review by the CDC and its advisers. Read more. |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:46 PM |
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CDC is offering a series of weekly one-hour web-on-demand videos that will provide an overview of vaccination principles, general best practices, immunization strategies, and specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them. Read more. |
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New COVID vaccine booster will be out soon. Should you get it? |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:43 PM |
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For two years, we’ve been protecting ourselves with a vaccine modeled after the original version of the virus. But soon after Labor Day, a new booster – call it vaccine 2.0 — will be available to every adult in the U.S. Read more. |
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Life expectancy in U.S. dropped again in 2021 |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:41 PM |
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U.S. life expectancy dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, falling by nearly a year from 2020, according to a government report being released Wednesday. Read more. |
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Up to 4 Million Americans Out of Work With Long COVID |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:23 PM |
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In yet another example of the financial toll that the new coronavirus has exacted during the pandemic, a new report estimates that up to 4 million Americans are out of work as they struggle with long COVID. Read more. |
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Small Business Safety and Health Handbook |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:14 PM |
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and NIOSH developed the Small Business Safety and Health Handbook to provide small business employers with workplace safety and health information. This handbook summarizes the benefits of an effective safety and health program, provides self-inspection checklists for employers to identify workplace hazards, and reviews key workplace safety and health resources for small businesses. The checklists can either be checked off in the electronic PDF version and saved or printed. Read more. |
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Dental Practices Continue to Struggle With Labor Shortage |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:12 PM |
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With research conducted jointly by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the American Dental Association reporting that approximately 8% of dental hygienists left the field for good during the pandemic, many dental practices are struggling to fill key positions on their teams. Read more. |
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Dentists Improve Antibiotic Prescribing after Antibiotic Stewardship Education |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:09 PM |
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Dentists write about 25.7 million prescriptions annually, amounting to about 10% of all outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in the United States. A recent study showed that educating dentists about the risks of antibiotics—including antimicrobial resistance and Clostridioides difficile infections—led to sharp decreases in prescriptions. Read more. |
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Updated Covid-19 boosters are coming: What you need to know |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:07 PM |
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FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech's and Moderna's updated Covid-19 boosters this week—and while some experts have said the "new boosters are expected to help provide greater protection against the currently circulating strains," others have warned that they are "still not exactly sure" how protective the updated boosters will be. Read more. |
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California Offers Loan Repayment and Scholarships to Grow Oral Health Workforce |
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022 02:05 PM |
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The state of California is serious about growing its oral health workforce in order to improve access to care for vulnerable populations. California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information has programs for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, as well as students. Read more. |
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White House Publishes Federal Implementation Plan for National HIV/AIDS Strategy |
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022 05:27 PM |
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Today we reached an important milestone in our work to implement the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) with the release of the NHAS Federal Implementation Plan (PDF 707 KB).Read more. |
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Clinical characteristics and risk factors for multidrug-resistant bacterial isolation in patients with international travel history |
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022 05:25 PM |
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International travelers are at risk of carrying resistant bacteria. It is critical to identify risk factors associated with multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) colonization in travelers. Read more. |
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