Omicron boosters are weaker against BQ.1.1 subvariant that is rising in U.S., study finds
The boosters did not trigger a robust response against BQ.1.1. People with a prior history of infection who received the
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CDC encourages people to wear masks to help prevent spread of Covid, flu and RSV over the holidays
Covid, flu and respiratory syncytial virus are circulating at the same time, putting strain on hospitals. Source link
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FDA pulls Covid antibody treatment because it’s not effective against dominant omicron variants
The FDA said bebtelovimab is no longer authorized for use because it is not expected to neutralize the omicron BQ.1
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Drug overdose deaths among seniors have more than tripled in two decades
"We've got a public health problem coming at our door, these trends have been increasing for a long time now,"
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Flu hospitalizations increase nearly 30% as U.S. enters holiday season
Flu has hit unusually hard and early this season, putting pressure on emergency departments across the nation. Source link
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U.S. criticizes China’s zero Covid strategy, says Beijing needs to boost vaccination among elderly
The White House, in a statement, said the Chinese people have the right to protest peacefully. Source link
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Omicron boosters probably aren’t very effective against mild Covid illness, but will likely prevent hospitalizations, experts say
The study did not look at hospitalization, but experts believe the omicron booster shots will provide strong protection against severe
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Omicron BQ Covid variants that threaten people with compromised immune systems are now dominant in U.S.
The BQ coronavirus subvariants are likely resistant to key antibody medications used by people with compromised immune systems. Source link
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U.S. faces highest flu hospitalization rate in a decade with young kids and seniors most at risk
Seniors and children younger than age 5 are most at risk right now, public health official said. Source link
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