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COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may raise baby's risk of respiratory illness--study

Thu, 2024-01-25 10:24 — mike kraft

COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may raise baby's risk of respiratory illness - UPI.com Babies born to COVID-infected mothers have triple the risk of developing a breathing disorder that normally affects preemies, a new study shows. UPI

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Researchers found that exposure to the coronavirus while in the womb increased a newborn's risk of respiratory distress syndrome by sparking an "inflammatory cascade" in the infants that affected their breathing.

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Additional evidence that vaccinated patients have lower risk of long COVID

Wed, 2024-01-24 18:29 — mike kraft

Study: Vaccinated patients have lower risk of long COVID At 90-days post-infection, 8% of vaccinated cases were still reporting symptoms, compared with 27% of unvaccinated cases. CIDRAP

Today researchers from the University of Michigan published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases more evidence that being vaccinated against COVID-19 significantly reduces the risk of developing long COVID.

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Experts, patients warn Congress about the burden of long COVID

Wed, 2024-01-24 18:24 — mike kraft

‘On par with cancer and heart disease’: Experts, patients warn Congress about the burden of long COVID as the government blows through $1.15 billion without finding a cure There’s a strong argument to be made for the government to provide the funding–and then mostly get out of the way. Yahoo Finance

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Emergency listing for Corbevax COVID vaccine approved by WHO

Tue, 2024-01-23 19:52 — mike kraft

WHO grants emergency listing for Corbevax COVID vaccine Non-exclusive licensing of the yeast strain by developers will allow others to develop effective, low-cost vaccines. CIDRAP

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved another COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use listing (EUL): Corbevax, a recombinant protein–based vaccine developed by scientists at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine.

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COVID, flu and other viruses can lead to increases risk of heart problems --doctors

Tue, 2024-01-23 19:31 — mike kraft

Why Americans may be at risk of heart problems as COVID, flu spread: Expert As COVID, flu and other viruses continue spreading, an expert says respiratory illness season can lead to an increased risk of heart problems for many Americans. ABC News ABC News

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Measeles: Alarming 45-fold rise in measles in Europe - WHO

Tue, 2024-01-23 17:57 — mike kraft

Alarming 45-fold rise in measles in Europe - WHO Urgent measures are needed now to stop further spread, the World Health Organization says. BBC News

There was an "alarming" nearly 45-fold increase in measles cases in Europe last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

Health chiefs are warning that cases are still rising and "urgent measures" are needed to prevent further spread.

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Measles cases are popping up in the US.

Tue, 2024-01-23 17:45 — mike kraft

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Study indicates how COVID-19 Vaccines and Infections Are Tweaking Our Immunity

Tue, 2024-01-23 09:06 — mike kraft

How COVID-19 Vaccines and Infections Are Tweaking Our Immunity A study shows our immune systems may be getting better at protecting against new variants. TIME

Your immune system may be getting smarter every time you encounter COVID-19, a new study suggests. After getting vaccinated and infected, the immune system generates broader defenses against the virus, including against new variants.

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