A single dose of monkeypox vaccine provides some protection against infection, CDC says
Los Angeles, CA – August 10: Luis Garcia, a registered nurse, prepares Monkeypox virus vaccine at St.John’s Well Child & Family Center on Wednesday, Aug....
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Ponant Reduces Its COVID-19 Measures
Luxury small-ship cruise line Ponant announced that, with the COVID-19 situation improving, it is relaxing its pandemic-related health protocols. Starting September 9, 2022, the company...
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Childhood polio vaccination rate is dangerously low in some New York communities, increasing the risk of an outbreak
Nurse Lydia Fulton prepares to administer the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as well as a vaccine used to help prevent the diseases of...
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FDA expands monkeypox vaccine authorization to increase dose supply, allows shots for children
A health worker administers a dose of the Bavarian Nordic A/S Jynneos monkeypox vaccine at a vaccination site in West Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, Aug....
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China’s Gambling Mecca of Macao Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
Asia’s casino-gaming hub of Macao will permit its restaurants, bars, salons, fitness centers and entertainment venues to reopen this Tuesday, August 2, following a citywide...
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President Joe Biden likely has BA.5 variant but Covid-19 symptoms ‘continue to improve,’ doctor says
President Joe Biden, who tested positive today for Covid-19 this morning, posts on Twitter “Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern. Just called Senator...
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Thailand ends almost all travel restrictions — but one key rule remains
Travelers wondering what it’s like to visit Thailand now may be interested to know the country is “allowing almost everything” again. That’s according to the...
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Caribbean Vacation Hotspot Added To CDC’s ‘High’ COVID-19 Risk List
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added two global destinations to its “Level 3: High” COVID-risk category this week, one of which...
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Doctors’ Tips for Reducing COVID-19 Risk When Flying Among the Maskless
Now that nationwide mask mandates for passengers on airplanes and in airports have vanished, Americans with upcoming air travel bookings are faced with the question...
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What It’s Like Traveling to the Dominican Republic Right Now
While the world hasn’t truly entered the post-pandemic era just yet, it certainly feels as though there’s been a shift in our collective consciousness over...
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Time for a fourth Covid vaccine dose? Here’s why medical professionals are skeptical
There hasn’t been enough research on how much protection a fourth dose can offer, medical professionals told CNBC. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Countries are...
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Pfizer asks FDA to authorize third Covid vaccine shot for children 5 to 11 years old
Dr. Sandra Hughes prepares to administer a first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine (COVID-19) to Elise Langevina, 6, in Storrs, Connecticut, U.S., November 3,...