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Disinformation issue: Anti-vax group in Europe thrives online

Fri, 2022-08-19 09:27 — mike kraft

Anti-vax group in Europe thrives online, thwarts tech effort Troubled by the number of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients showing up at his hospital, the French doctor logged on to Facebook and uploaded a video urging people to get vaccinated. AP NEWS

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He was soon swarmed by dozens, then hundreds, then more than 1,000 hateful messages from an anti-vaccine extremist group known as V_V. The group, active in France and Italy, has harassed doctors and public health officials, vandalized government offices and tried to disrupt vaccine clinics. ...

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Ebola: WHO recommends use of two antibody drugs against Ebola

Fri, 2022-08-19 09:10 — mike kraft

WHO recommends use of two antibody drugs against Ebola The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday recommended two monoclonal antibody treatments against Ebola, saying the use of such drugs combined with better care had "revolutionised" the treatment of a disease once seen as a near-certain killer. Reuters Reuters

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Facebook, Instragram take down page for anti-vaccination organization run by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Thu, 2022-08-18 17:40 — mike kraft

Facebook takes down page for anti-vaccination organization run by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Meta on Wednesday took down the Facebook page and Instagram account for Children’s Health Defense, an anti-vaccination organization headed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., due to what it referred to… jchoi The Hill

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Monkeypox: US earmarks monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events

Thu, 2022-08-18 17:30 — mike kraft

US offers extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. is setting aside an extra 50,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine for places with upcoming gay pride events, health officials said Thursday. The number of doses sent to each place will be based on factors like the size of the event, how many health workers will be available to give shots, and how many of the attendees are considered at highest risk for catching the virus. AP NEWS

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World coronavirus cases fall 24%; deaths rise in Asia--WHO

Thu, 2022-08-18 17:18 — mike kraft

WHO: World coronavirus cases fall 24%; deaths rise in Asia LONDON (AP) — New coronavirus cases reported globally dropped nearly a quarter in the last week while deaths fell 6% but were still higher in parts of Asia, according to a report Thursday on the pandemic by the World Health Organization. AP NEWS

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At a press briefing Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said reported coronavirus deaths over the past month have surged 35%, and noted there had been 15,000 deaths in the past week.

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Monkeypox cases reported in more than 80 countries.

Thu, 2022-08-18 10:27 — mike kraft

Factbox: Monkeypox cases and deaths around the world More than 80 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease, which the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency, as confirmed cases crossed 38,800 and non-endemic countries reported their first related deaths. Reuters Reuters

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Data sketchy on who has received monkeypox vaccine

Thu, 2022-08-18 10:19 — mike kraft

US lacks data on who's gotten the monkeypox vaccine About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

... despite a growing supply of the Jynneos vaccine -- and a new strategy that could stretch the current supply five times further -- there is still no evidence that protection is reaching those most at risk. ...

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Covid’s Harmful Effects on the Brain Reverberate Years Later

Thu, 2022-08-18 09:58 — mike kraft

Covid’s Harmful Effects on the Brain Reverberate Years Later Covid-19 survivors remain at higher risk of psychotic disorders, dementia and similar conditions for at least two years, according to a large study that highlights the mounting burden of chronic illness left in the pandemic’s wake. Jason Gale Bloomberg.com

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New boosters expected within weeks for everyone over 12-- White House official

Thu, 2022-08-18 08:51 — mike kraft

New Covid boosters expected soon for everyone over 12. Should you wait for another dose? With updated shots coming soon, should you wait to get another dose or get boosted with the current vaccines now? NBC News

White House Covid coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said on Wednesday that the newly updated Covid boosters will be available to teens and adults "in a few short weeks." ...

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