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Hiltzik: The FDA and a bogus COVID treatment : Three right-wing doctors said the FDA's advice against taking ivermectin for COVID infringed on their rights ...
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Hiltzik: The FDA and a bogus COVID treatment
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FDA authorizes drug to boost COVID protection for immunocompromised patients: It will offer added protection to high-risk patients who may have weaker responses ...
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FDA settles lawsuit over ivermectin content that doctors claimed harmed their practice
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There's a new drug in the fight against COVID. Pemgarda is an infusion drug made for those who are immunocompromised. This week ... Show more
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New At-Home STI Test Could Help Stop the Spread of Infection: Experts hope a recent FDA approval for the first commercial at-home test for sexually transmitted ...
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New At-Home STI Test Could Help Stop the Spread of Infection
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Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.: With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use ...
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Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.
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Donald Trump's COVID Cure May Have Killed Thousands: A new study recorded nearly 17,000 deaths after taking hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted by Trump ...
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Donald Trump's COVID Cure May Have Killed Thousands
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The best KN95 masks of 2023, according to experts: KN95 masks can offer the best protection against Covid, according to the CDC. We asked experts how to wear ...
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Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.: With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use ...
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Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.
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When and how to order free at-home COVID-19 tests: Every household in the country will be able to order four free rapid at-home COVID tests online.
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When and how to order free at-home COVID-19 tests
Quick Glance: Free COVID Tests by Mail Starting Monday
  • California-based iHealth is among 12 US manufacturers receiving government investment to offer free tests by mail before the winter COVID season.

  • Starting Monday, September 25, the government will send up to four free COVID-19 rapid tests per household to those who request them.

  • Many programs that provided free COVID testing, treatment, and vaccinations to Americans ended when the pandemic emergency designation expired.

  • The Department of Health and Human Services is now investing $600 million in COVID test manufacturing through its Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
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1 in 20 used ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19: research: A new nationwide survey found that about one out of 20 U.S. adults reported using ...
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1 in 20 used ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19: research
Quick Glance: Study: 1 in 20 Used Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine to Treat COVID-19
  • Study of 13,438 people shows that 6 percent used either Ivermectin or Hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.

  • Hydroxychloroquine was briefly authorized for COVID-19 treatment but later withdrawn due to ineffectiveness and side effects.

  • Individuals who trust social media, endorse conspiracy theories, or trust former President Trump were more likely to use these medications.

  • Political affiliation was a factor, but not the sole indicator, influencing the use of Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine.
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'For Shame': Pfizer to Charge $1,390 for Lifesaving Covid Drug That Costs Just $13
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Quick Glance: Pfizer Raises Price of Covid-19 Medication Paxlovid as US Transitions from Pandemic Phase
  • Price of lifesaving Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid will more than double as the US transitions out of the emergency phase.

  • The price is 2.6 times higher than the $530-per-course price paid by the US government during the pandemic.

  • The company will provide assistance with copays, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs to nothing for eligible individuals.

  • People with Medicare or Medicaid or without insurance can receive Paxlovid for free through 2024 via a patient assistance program, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
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Florida contradicts CDC, advises against new COVID booster for people younger than 65 - UPI.com
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Quick Glance: Florida Surgeon General rejects FDA guidance, advises people under 65 against Covid booster
  • Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo states that healthy individuals under 65 do not need to worry about Covid infection after three years.

  • Ladapo, a well-known vaccine skeptic, claims that some vaccines pose risks to healthy young men.

  • Previous statements by Ladapo on Covid vaccine safety have been widely rejected by the medical community.

  • Conservatives and others praise the governor for opening schools to in-person learning and fighting against mask and vaccine mandates.
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FDA Authorizes New Updated COVID-19 Vaccines: A couple regulatory steps remain before the shots can be administered.
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FDA Authorizes New Updated COVID-19 Vaccines
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Federal government to start providing free coronavirus tests once again: Americans can again order four free tests through covidtests.gov starting Sept. 25.
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Federal government to start providing free coronavirus tests once again
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From COVID meds to abortion. Why conservatives are fighting the FDA's power to regulate drugs
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From COVID meds to abortion. Why conservatives are fighting the FDA's ...
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The FDA gave the green light to the new boosters for a fall immunization drive against COVID. The updated shots target the omicron subvariant called XBB.1.5 ... Show more
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Doctor's ban extended after link to controversial Covid treatment: The horse deworming medicine, ivermectin, recommended by Dr Sarah Myhill ...
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Doctor's ban extended after link to controversial Covid treatment
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Getting flu and COVID shot together still reasonable amid safety review of potential stroke risk: Experts
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Getting flu and COVID shot together still reasonable amid safety review of ...
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Florida surgeon general recommends against mRNA COVID shots, cites discredited theory
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Quick Glance: Florida Surgeon General Urges Caution with mRNA COVID Vaccines
  • Florida’s surgeon general has expressed concerns about the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and recommends halting their use.

  • He alleges that DNA fragments from the vaccines could 'integrate' into human DNA, causing harmful side effects.

  • The Surgeon General was appointed in 2021 and has been publicly vocal against federal health policies.

  • He has previously questioned the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Free at-home COVID tests from the US government are back. Here's how to get them: Every American is eligible to receive a free kit with four tests.
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Free at-home COVID tests from the US government are back. Here's how to ...
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FDA Authorizes Novavax’s New COVID-19 Vaccine: The move comes shortly after new coronavirus shots from Moderna and Pfizer rolled out and provides an alternative ...
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FDA Authorizes Novavax’s New COVID-19 Vaccine
Quick Glance: US FDA approves updated Novavax COVID vaccine
  • The updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax has been authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use in individuals aged 12 years and older.

  • The company's shares increased by more than 11%.

  • Novavax is relying on the commercial sale of its updated vaccine to ensure its economic survival.

  • The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will not schedule another meeting to discuss the Novavax vaccine.
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Biden Administration Eyes Mid-September for New COVID-19 Booster Shot Rollout: FDA and CDC officials expect the updated coronavirus vaccine to protect against ...
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Biden Administration Eyes Mid-September for New COVID-19 Booster Shot ...
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Ron DeSantis Backs Away From Appointing RFK Jr. His CDC or FDA Chief: Even many of his supporters thought the proposal was terrible.
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Ron DeSantis Backs Away From Appointing RFK Jr. His CDC or FDA Chief
Quick Glance: DeSantis considers RFK Jr. for CDC or FDA
  • Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is considering appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic candidate for the White House, to a major federal health agency.

  • In an interview with Clay Travis, DeSantis expressed alignment with Kennedy's views on COVID-19 policies and the 'corruption' within federal health officials.

  • Kennedy, although a long-shot presidential candidate, has gained support from Republicans, including former President Trump, who use his controversial views to disrupt the Democrats.

  • Last week, Kennedy spoke at the GOP-invited House Judiciary select subcommittee on the 'weaponization' of the federal government, facing criticism from Democrats on the panel.
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COVID Hospitalization Map: 22 Counties With 'High' Rates As Shots Approved: Counties in nine states, including Kansas, Texas, Georgia and Oklahoma ...
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COVID Hospitalization Map: 22 Counties With 'High' Rates As Shots Approved
Quick Glance: COVID Hospital Map: High Rates in 22 Counties with Approved Shots
  • More than 20 counties in the US have high rates of COVID-19 hospitalizations.

  • COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing in recent months.

  • There are 22 counties in nine states with high COVID-19 hospital admissions.

  • Updated COVID-19 vaccines have been approved to enhance protection against new coronavirus strains.
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Why you may want to think twice before throwing out those old at-home COVID tests
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HHS pledges to keep Paxlovid available as it transitions to commercial market: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Friday it had ...
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HHS pledges to keep Paxlovid available as it transitions to commercial ...
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It’s OK To Get Your Covid, Flu And RSV Shots At The Same Time, Experts Say: RSV vaccines were approved for the time in the U.S. and manufacturers are working on ...
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It’s OK To Get Your Covid, Flu And RSV Shots At The Same Time, Experts Say
Quick Glance: Which Vaccines Should You Get in the Upcoming Fall Virus Season?
  • New vaccines are available for COVID, influenza, and RSV, the three fall respiratory viruses that hospitalize and kill hundreds of thousands every year.

  • A guide to fall vaccines, timing them correctly, and where to get them.

  • You can receive a flu shot and a COVID booster at the same time.

  • For the first time, an RSV vaccine is available for individuals aged 60 and older, manufactured by GSK and Pfizer.
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An Innovative Development in COVID Protection Is Stuck in Limbo: A few sprays a day may help keep viruses away.
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An Innovative Development in COVID Protection Is Stuck in Limbo
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Can milk cure COVID-19? Not exactly, but a new treatment shows promise   : Imagine an oral, over-the-counter treatment for COVID that is safe ...
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Can milk cure COVID-19? Not exactly, but a new treatment shows promise   
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US FDA approves updated #Covid19 vaccine shots Susan Tehrani tells you which vaccines those are Watch more: wionews.com/videos
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Expired COVID-19 test? How to check if it’s still good: Summer is almost over and has brought with its end a rise in COVID-19 cases as students return to school ...
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Expired COVID-19 test? How to check if it’s still good
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Conservative judges revive case on FDA’s “you are not a horse” ivermectin posts: You are still not a horse, but FDA will go to court over its authority to advise ...
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Conservative judges revive case on FDA’s “you are not a horse” ivermectin ...
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Rebound Infections Occur in 20% of Paxlovid Users, According to New Research: According to a new study, one in five people who take Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 ...
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Rebound Infections Occur in 20% of Paxlovid Users, According to New ...
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Up First briefing: Morocco earthquake; new COVID boosters; a primer on prenups: More than 2,000 are dead after a 6.8 magnitude quake struck near Marrakech on ...
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Up First briefing: Morocco earthquake; new COVID boosters; a primer on ...
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One in 20 Covid Patients Used Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment: One in 20 people who had Covid used questionable treatments championed by groups that ...
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One in 20 Covid Patients Used Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment
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COVID pill Paxlovid gets full FDA approval after over a year of pandemic emergency use
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COVID pill Paxlovid gets full FDA approval after over a year of pandemic ...
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Last chance to get free COVID-19 testing kits sent to your door. How to get yours
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Last chance to get free COVID-19 testing kits sent to your door ...
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The Freedom of Information Act needs to be modernized : In the past few weeks, the explosive contents of an email sent by former chief medical adviser and COVID ...
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The Freedom of Information Act needs to be modernized 
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Pfizer is betting big on cancer drugs to turn business around after Covid decline – here's what to know
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Pfizer is betting big on cancer drugs to turn business around after Covid ...
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It’s the last week to order free at-home COVID tests by mail: Final call: Request your free COVID-19 tests by mail before the federal program ends Friday.
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It’s the last week to order free at-home COVID tests by mail
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Pfizer sees revenue for COVID products fall, expects new booster authorized this month
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Pfizer sees revenue for COVID products fall, expects new booster ...
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FDA Committee OKs Change to COVID-19 Vaccines Ahead of Fall Booster Campaign: The coronavirus shots should target the XBB omicron subvariants, the experts said.
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FDA Committee OKs Change to COVID-19 Vaccines Ahead of Fall Booster ...
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Moderna requests FDA authorization for updated COVID shot: Moderna announced Thursday it has submitted an application to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
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Moderna requests FDA authorization for updated COVID shot
Quick Glance: Moderna seeks FDA authorization for updated COVID vaccine
  • Moderna has submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking authorization for its updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 subvariant.

  • In accordance with FDA recommendations, Moderna is developing a monovalent vaccine to target XBB.1.5.

  • Preliminary clinical data from Moderna demonstrates a strong immune response from the XBB.1.5 monovalent vaccine against XBB-descendent lineage viruses.

  • Pending authorization, the updated vaccine will be available in time for the fall vaccination season.
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Should you get a COVID-19 booster? Here's what you need to know in 2023: The majority of coronavirus strains infecting people right now are related to a variant ...
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Should you get a COVID-19 booster? Here's what you need to know in 2023
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What to Know About the Newest COVID Booster Shots: Reformulated bivalent COVID boosters which target the XBB.1.5 variant lineage may get sign-off from the FDA ...
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What to Know About the Newest COVID Booster Shots
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FDA clears extra COVID booster for some high-risk, older Americans: The Food and Drug Administration is allowing an extra dose of the omicron-targeted vaccine ...
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FDA clears extra COVID booster for some high-risk, older Americans
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US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall: WASHINGTON — The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection ...
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US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall
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1 in 3 HHS appointees leave for industry jobs, study finds: There's long been concern that the flow of government employees to private companies they regulate ...
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1 in 3 HHS appointees leave for industry jobs, study finds
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Next Covid Shots in the U.S. Will Target Omicron Offshoot XBB.1.5: The FDA tells drugmakers to update their vaccines for fall to take aim at the widespread ...
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Next Covid Shots in the U.S. Will Target Omicron Offshoot XBB.1.5
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Product recall: FDA warns of bacterial contamination in certain Pilot COVID-19 tests
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Product recall: FDA warns of bacterial contamination in certain Pilot ...
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FDA advisers endorse targeting XBB variant in new COVID booster: An expert panel of the Food and Drug Administration today endorsed updating COVID boosters for ...
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FDA advisers endorse targeting XBB variant in new COVID booster
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FDA May Approve New Covid Boosters By Friday As Deaths Spike, Report Says: At the recommendation of the FDA, the new boosters protect against XBB variants ...
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FDA May Approve New Covid Boosters By Friday As Deaths Spike, Report Says
Quick Glance: COVID-19: Rising Cases and Response
  • COVID-19 is spreading again: numbers are up, variants are circulating, boosters are being brought forward, and the government is planning surveillance.

  • A study by King's College London uses app data to predict infection rates.

  • There are no longer official estimates of COVID-19 rates among the UK population, making it difficult to get a reliable picture of the virus spread.

  • BA.2.86 is the most concerning variant since the emergence of Omicron, according to NHS officials.
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Not enough data to support multiple annual COVID boosters, U.S. CDC advisers say: Both the CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are working on how to ...
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Not enough data to support multiple annual COVID boosters, U.S ...
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Sham ‘Archbishop’ Mark Grenon Found Guilty for Selling Bleach as COVID Cure: The FDA received numerous reports of people dying after ingesting the solution.
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Sham ‘Archbishop’ Mark Grenon Found Guilty for Selling Bleach as COVID ...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t order ivermectin use for COVID: Wisconsin’s conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled a hospital couldn’t be forced to give a ...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court won’t order ivermectin use for COVID
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☝️ 1 big thing: Inside the eye of a hurricane Plus: The FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines And: Monitoring AI for hate speech🎧 Listen to Axios Today: Show more
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Covid antiviral Paxlovid approved by FDA for high-risk adults: The FDA granted full approval for adults with COVID-19 who face high risks of severe disease ...
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Covid antiviral Paxlovid approved by FDA for high-risk adults
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CDC greenlights another round of COVID booster shots: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday moved to make a second omicron booster ...
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CDC greenlights another round of COVID booster shots