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Antimicrobial resistance linked to 1.2 million global deaths in 2019
“Antibiotic resistance is placing pressure on health care systems and leading to significant health loss,” said Dr. Kevin Ikuta.
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Feds’ website for free at-home COVID tests launches day early
Here’s what we know so far.
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Could the Omicron surge hasten the transition from pandemic to endemic?
“It’s an open question if another highly transmissible variant will emerge,” said Dr. Michael Lin.
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FDA backs Pfizer booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The agency also shortened the recommended time between a second dose and the booster to 5 months or more,
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COVID-19, sure, but what else will we remember 2021 for?
A majority of respondents chose COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy or refusal as the medical news or event that frustrated them in 2021.
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FDA OKs emergency use of Merck pill for COVID-19
Similar to FDA authorization of another antiviral pill regimen granted to Pfizer, molnupiravir should be taken early in the course of COVID-19...
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First Omicron variant case identified in U.S.
“All close contacts have been contacted and have tested negative.”
Opinion
Q&A: Meeting the challenge of giving COVID vaccines to younger kids
Pediatric experts share best practices for meeting the challenges of immunizing children aged 5-11 years.