Influenza Virus Symptoms

The 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20, or Prevnar 20) produced a non-inferior immune response in adults to the 13-valent vaccine (PCV13, or Prevnar 13), with an adequate safety profile, a phase III trial found. One dose of PCV20 produced immune responses comparable to the 13 matched serotypes in PCV13 a month later among adults ages 60 and older, as well as immune responses to six of seven additional serotypes, reported Charu Sabharwal, MD, of Pfizer in Pearl River, New York, and colleagues. Moreover, adults ages 18-59 who received PCV20 produced immune responses comparable to all 20 serotypes as adults ages 60-64 a month later, the authors wrote in Clinical Infectious Diseases . PCV20 also had a comparable safety profile to PCV13 among adults, with fewer than 2% of patients across groups reporting vaccine-related adverse events (AEs), the team noted. FDA approved PCV20 in June 2021, and in October 2021, CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP...

A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is seen during a vaccination clinic at the Norristown Public Health Center in Norristown, Pa. To the Times: On Dec. 29, 2020 at 10:35hrs I received my first of two vaccination injections of the Moderna vaccine. The following morning, the site of the injection was a little sore, slightly red, and felt warm; all signs that my body was reacting to something it wanted to fight. The reaction in my arm was about the same as the tetanus shot I received a few years ago when I cut my forearm on a chunk of shattered cinderblock. For the record, I did not suffer from the bone breaking spasms and 10% mortality rate associated with "lockjaw."  The tetanus toxoid vaccine did its job, a vaccination that is repeated every ten years. With a fresh band-aid on my arm, I called my 87-year-old mother on the way back from the Chester County Government Services Center to tell her that I had received dose number one. My mother, Mary Elizabeth Pidge...

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With Covid surging again and vaccine fatigue rising, vaccination rates for influenza are troublingly low, especially among older Americans. Jillian Gibson hasn't gotten a flu shot in some 25 years. "I don't get the flu, and I've been exposed over and over," said Ms. Gibson, 75, a mostly retired office manager for a medical practice in Beverly Hills. True, she endured one bout back in the '80s — "I remember being dreadfully sick" — and had a head cold a few years ago. Otherwise, despite urging by virtually every public health authority that seniors (and everyone else over six months old) be vaccinated against influenza annually, "I just didn't do it because I don't get sick," she said. Ms. Gibson doesn't mistrust vaccines in general, she added. Her three children were always up-to-date on immunizations, and she herself got flu shots decades ago when she worked with dementia patients at an adult day center. Now she doesn't, ev...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] North China Pharma wins NMPA approval for rabies exposure drug    BioWorld Online

January 24, 2022 Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach are in urgent need of blood and platelet donations. I've attached some additional information. Please let me know if you have any questions. Blood and platelet donations are urgently needed as supplies are shrinking due to the latest COVID-19 surge. Donations are used for patients during life-saving procedures. All blood types are needed, but in particular, O+ blood (universal donors) are in extreme demand. This call for help is ongoing. Blood donors will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card and platelet donors will receive a $9 amazon gift card. Schedule an appointment to donate by visiting memorialcare.org/BloodDonation or calling (562) 933-0808. Related Adblock test (Why?)

Share on Pinterest Humber River Hospital's Intensive Care Unit, in Toronto, Canada, on April 28, 2020. COLE BURSTON/Getty Images An observational study examined data from around 34,000 physicians in Ottawa, Canada. Researchers found physicians participated in nearly 26% more mental health and substance use visits during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the year prior. The study team believes the increase is attributable to both increased stressors during the pandemic and additional access to mental health services through virtual outpatient options. There is no denying the fact the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the mental health of people worldwide. A recent study found the pandemic increased cases of major depressive disorder by 53 million and anxiety disorders by 76 million globally. But for those working on the front lines of the pandemic — such as healthcare workers — how has the situation affected their mental health? A team of researchers from the ...

Stephenville Empire-Tribune Tarleton free tax prep adds date Free income tax preparation will be available Saturday, Jan. 29 and Feb. 19, at Tarleton State University's Stephenville campus. Taxpayers with income below $60,000 are eligible for help, including e-filing. Assistance will be offered first come, first served, no appointment required. Participants should bring their ID, Social Security card, W-2 and other relevant documentation. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in College of Business Building 212. For more information, contact Dan Puhl, Accounting Instructor and Program Coordinator at Tarleton's outreach campus at McLennan Community College, 254-299-8252 or puhl@tarleton.edu. Tarleton hosting Brass, Woodwind & Percussion Day Tarleton is hosting its Brass, Woodwind & Percussion Day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center, at the corner of North Lillian and West Vanderbilt streets. Admission is free to all ev...

Southcoast Health announced today its Urgent Care Center locations in Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, Lakeville, Seekonk, Wareham and Middletown, Rhode Island have been reaccredited by the Urgent Care Association and received the Accredited Urgent Care designation. "This accomplishment represents Southcoast's commitment to providing high-quality care to patients in our community," says Tonya Johnson, DNP RN NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Southcoast Hospitals Group. "Being recognized as an Accredited Urgent Care Center demonstrates that our urgent care locations meet and exceed an exceptional standard of care. We are so grateful for the amazing frontline staff who continuously put our community first." Accreditation is the highest level of distinction that can be earned from the Urgent Care Association. The reaccreditation process is very thorough and must be completed every 36 months. It includes site visits, patient v...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Nicole Yost Named Director of Human Resources at Nason    Morrisons Cove Herald

While flu activity last year was abnormally low—likely because of Covid-19 precautions—flu activity this season is starting to rise, raising fears that the U.S. could face a "normal flu season" on top of a severe Covid-19 surge. 2 reasons why flu season could be awful (and 2 reasons it might not be) Flu activity starts to rise According to CDC data, a total of 634 new flu cases were reported for the week ending in Dec. 25, down from 1,040 for the previous week. During the same time period in 2020, the United States saw just 114 and 101 new flu cases in those weeks, respectively. Reports of influenza-like illnesses are rising among all age groups, but especially among those ages 0 to 4 years old, CDC data shows. For the week ending in Dec. 25, 10.9% of outpatient visits for respiratory illnesses among 0 to 4-year-olds were for influenza-like illnesses, up from 9.9% the week prior. According to CDC, the states showing "high" or "very high" activ...

This feature was written by Studio MSP writers. While some of our advertisers were sourced, no advertiser paid to be included. The time is ripe to be a resident of Minnesota. Not only is our nature's mosaic of woodlands and waterways delivering a heavy dose of therapy during this quiet, introspective period, but our backyard serves as a hotbed for highly sought-after names with global reputations in health care. There is reprieve in knowing that, should we need it, world-class medical treatment is a short drive away. Preventive care experienced a precipitous drop in the early COVID era, with routine checkups and health screenings taking a perpetual rain check. And with good reason: Clinics needed to be creative in how they safeguarded against the virus. In-person visits were deferred to telehealth—but video calls, as we learned, can't count your red and white blood cells. MN Community Measurement reported declines in the number of pati...

Once again, the COVID-19 case rate has reached a record high at LincolnHealth, with 60% of cases in those who are fully vaccinated, according to LincolnHealth spokesperson John Martins. However, Martins said that the booster clinic at LincolnHealth's Miles Campus in Damariscotta continues to be underutilized, in spite of the additional protection it provides against the virus. Of the 1,037 tests conducted from Jan. 17 to Jan. 23, there were 273 positive cases for a positivity rate of 26.32%, up from 24.73% the week prior. Of those positive cases, 164, or 60%, were fully vaccinated. Cases in those under the age of 18 reached a new high at 90, up from 76 the week prior. Those seeking a booster shot have the option of scheduling an appointment for a booster shot or walking into the clinic at the Watson Health Center at Miles Campus when it is open. The Watson Health Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. B...

The term microbiome refers to the billions of bacteria living in and on your body that help keep you healthy. The gut microbiome is one type, and your skin is home to a microbiome as well. This is known as your skin flora, a collection of organisms like bacteria and fungi. Your skin microbiome includes a yeast called Candida . This fungal organism lives on the skin of healthy individuals. But when its growth becomes too rapid, it can cause a fungal rash on the face.  A skin infection caused by Candida is known as candidiasis or a yeast infection. Candidiasis most often occurs in moist areas of the body, like the groin or armpits. But this fungal rash can also show up on the face, including the forehead, nose, and corners of the mouth. PixelsEffect / iStock / Getty Images People with other skin conditions like psoriasis are at higher risk of having a fungal infection on their faces. Sometimes the infection can be mistaken for psoriasis. ...