Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump’s alliance could be problematic for public health in Black communities, as they plan to remove fluoride from the water system and are skeptical of vaccines, which could worsen existing health disparities.
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‘Emergency’ or not, Covid is still killing people
Minnesota has experienced a surge in respiratory illnesses, including Covid-19, RSV, and the flu.
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New COVID variant, “pirola,” raises concerns amidst ongoing crises
The multitude of mutations in Pirola raises concerns about its potential to bypass immunity from natural infection or vaccination.
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Building trust in vaccines with communities of color
Racial disparities in immunizations also exist with basic, essential childhood vaccines such as measles and whooping cough.
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Henrietta Lacks’ family settles lawsuit with biotech company, paving the way for more claims
The settlement sets a precedent, potentially leading to complaints seeking compensation and control of Lacks’ cells.
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As monkeypox hits African American community hard, Biden administration increases vaccine
‘Moreover, the share of cases among Black people has risen in recent weeks, suggesting widening disparities for this group.’
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FDA authorizes second COVID-19 booster shot for people over 50
The authorization is for individuals 50 and older, which health officials said would provide extra protection for the most vulnerable population if infections spike again.
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How mRNA and DNA vaccines could soon treat cancers, HIV and other diseases
The two most successful coronavirus vaccines developed in the U.S. – the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines – are both mRNA vaccines. The idea of using genetic material to produce an immune response has opened up a world of research and potential medical uses far out of reach of traditional vaccines. Deborah Fuller is a microbiologist […]
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Study finds anti-vaxxers’ views hard to change
A new study looked at attitudes about COVID-19 almost two years after a worldwide pandemic was declared.
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Vaccination and diligence are key to controlling COVID-19
The colorful fall season is also bringing some good signs that the United States is making progress in the fight against COVID-19.
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COVID is killing rural Americans at twice the rate of urbanites
Rural Americans are dying of COVID at more than twice the rate of their urban counterparts.
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COVID-overwhelmed hospitals postpone cancer care and other treatment
As hospitals continue to fill up with COVID-19 patients across the country, other medical conditions go untreated.
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Vaccination hesitancy among Blacks based on mistrust of an unjust system
History is replete with examples of White physicians brutalizing African Americans rather than healing them.
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Moderna, Pfizer booster shots for fully vaccinated to start in September
Starting in September, a third shot of the two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines will be offered to the fully vaccinated to increase the protection against COVID-19.
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I’m vaccinated, but I still need a mask? Yes, maybe…
Rising cases of coronavirus throughout the world are currently creating concern.
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To mask or not to mask? For the fully vaccinated, is that still a question?
On June 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that fully vaccinated people continue to wear a mask.
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Gov. Walz announces timeline to end state COVID-19 restrictions
Governor Tim Walz announced a three-step timeline to end nearly all state COVID-19 restrictions.
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CVS, Walgreens have wasted more vaccine doses than most states combined
wo national pharmacy chains that the federal government entrusted to inoculate people against COVID-19 account for the lion’s share of wasted vaccine doses, according to government data obtained by KHN.
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Until a coronavirus vaccine is ready, pneumonia vaccines may reduce deaths from COVID-19
The yearly influenza season threatens to make the COVID-19 pandemic doubly deadly, but this may not be inevitable.
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Flu vaccine saves lives
Vaccinations help protect you, others around and prevent transmission of the virus.