The best time to make a major life decision, according to science In this edition of Inverse Daily, read about the tarantula nebula, making decisions using science, and more. Inverse · Jun 16, 2022
A major pandemic hurdle is being crossed with young kids getting vaccine access Parents of infants and toddlers are a major step closer to having front-line protection against COVID after a key FDA committee on Wednesday unanimously recommended authorizing vaccines for kids as young as six months. Axios · Jun 16, 2022
Yorkshire pledge to cooperate with ECB after being charged over racism claims ‘A number of individuals’ also face disciplinary proceedings over allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
FDA panel recommends COVID vaccines for little kids, but questions remain about where they’ll be available CHICAGO — Mary MacMillan is eager to get her 2-year-old son vaccinated against COVID-19, once vaccines are authorized for young kids. But she has a lot of questions about how to get the shots. Chicago Tribune · Jun 15, 2022
Every state but Florida preordered COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 WASHINGTON — Every state has placed an order with the federal government to ensure coronavirus vaccines for young children are delivered as soon as regulators authorize their use — except for one. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 15, 2022
White House pushes strategy to slow overdoses as street drugs grow more deadly The Biden administration says it has a plan to curb fatal overdoses by 13% by 2025. But as more synthetic opioids reach the U.S., there's skepticism interdiction can slow the flow of deadly drugs. WEKU · Jun 15, 2022
Moderna’s COVID shot for youngest children gets FDA panel’s support Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine for infants and toddlers won the support of a panel of U.S. regulatory advisers, putting parents one step closer to being able to protect their youngest against COVID-19 for the first time. Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2022
FDA just authorized Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5. Here’s what parents need to know An outside panel of experts for the FDA recommended both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine for kids under 5. Shortly after, the FDA granted a EUA. Inverse · Jun 15, 2022
Mental health becomes focal point of Senate gun framework - Roll Call The Senate’s gun violence framework expands mental health treatment, but there's little connection between gun violence and mental illness. Roll Call · Jun 15, 2022
Access, hesitancy loom over COVID-19 vaccine rollout for toddlers - Roll Call Adults had plenty of opportunities to get their COVID-19 vaccines. But it won't be as easy for those under age of 5. Roll Call · Jun 15, 2022
CDC: New Omicron variants gaining ground The virus continues to evolve, with the BA.4 and BA.5 lineages accounting for a bigger proportion of new daily cases. Axios · Jun 15, 2022
Yorkshire and ‘a number of individuals’ charged by ECB over racism allegations The ECB did not name any of the individuals who have been charged. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
CDC: Alcohol & Cannabis Most Common Substances For Which People Seek Treatment In Times Of Mental Health Crises The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report revealing that the most common substances for which adult Americans have sought substance misuse treatment in 2019 were alcohol, cannabis, and a combina Benzinga · Jun 15, 2022
Japanese version of CDC eyed to combat infectious diseases The government is to include the establishment of a Japanese version of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its plan to drastically strengthen its infectious disease countermeasures, it has been learned. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 15, 2022
Benzinga · Jun 15, 2022 FDA Committee Backs Moderna's COVID-19 Shot For Kids, Adolescents: Report Moderna Inc's (NASDAQ: MRNA) COVID-19 vaccine received unanimous backing from the FDA's committee of independent immunization experts for children ages 6 through 17.
Axios · Jun 15, 2022 Why there's no Lyme disease vaccine yet The number of confirmed Lyme disease cases increased by 54% between 1997 and 2019.
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022 Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best? Keep your skin protected as temperatures rise this weekend
Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2022 COVID or no, cruise ships are back in Seattle After being cooped up in her Bonney Lake, Washington, home for much of the pandemic, Earlene Smith was ready to cruise again.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2022 California coronavirus cases rise, signaling latest wave has not yet crested LOS ANGELES — An increase in coronavirus cases has been detected across California in the past week, confirming the warnings from some officials that the pandemic’s latest wave has yet to top out.
Benzinga · Jun 14, 2022 Moderna's COVID-19 Shot Likely Related To Higher Heart Inflammation Risk Than Pfizer's: Reuters Moderna Inc's (NASDAQ:MRNA) COVID-19 vaccine may relate to a higher risk of heart inflammation in some age groups than Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) - BioNTech SE's (NASDAQ:BNTX) shot, Reuters reported citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Citing recent data, CDC said that the findings on myocarditis and pericarditis, types of heart inflammation linked to both the…
Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2022 COVID funding pries open a door to improving air quality in schools Many U.S. schools were in dire need of upgrades — burdened by leaking pipes, mold and antiquated heating systems — long before the COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to the importance of indoor ventilation in reducing the spread of infectious disease.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 FDA advisers consider Moderna's COVID shots for older kids A government advisory panel is meeting to decide whether to recommend a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens
Manchester Evening News · Jun 14, 2022 US travel restrictions for international holidaymakers this summer The US has dropped the need for international travellers to show proof of a negative Covid test before entering the country - though requirements around vaccinations are still in place
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which type is best? Keep your skin protected as temperatures rise this weekend
Axios · Jun 14, 2022 More monkeypox testing is needed to understand just how large the outbreak is Health officials are calling on clinicians and local health departments to increase surveillance of monkeypox.