vaccines

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Health Care December 18, 2024

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

by Mark R. O’Brian, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce…

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Medicine December 13, 2024

Vaccines and values: When you’re having a tough conversation about medicine, don’t just pile on evidence − listen to someone’s ‘moral foundations’

by John Rovers, Drake University and David Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s that special time of year…

Health Care November 13, 2023

A New RSV Shot Could Help Protect Babies This Winter — If They Can Get It in Time

This article by Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting November 9, 2023 Emily Bendt was in her…

Health Care February 13, 2023

Era of ‘Free’ Covid Vaccines, Test Kits, and Treatments Is Ending. Who Will Pay the Tab Now?

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News February 10, 2023 Time is running out for free-to-consumer covid vaccines,…

Health Care December 23, 2022

A conversation with Wellstar infectious disease specialist Dr. Danny Branstetter about the flu season, COVID and RSV

According to the CDC, flu season commences in about October, and peaks between December and February. During this particular flu season, we also have COVID and the recent national surge…

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Health Care October 23, 2021

GA health districts to offer Moderna and J&J booster doses starting October 26

The Georgia Department of Public Health announced in a press release that Georgia’s health districts will begin offering booster doses of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines on…

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Cobb County December 22, 2024

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