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FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines for dominant XFG variant

Decision allows manufacturers to begin shipping doses, but confusion remains about insurance coverage

The Guardian - US · Aug 28

One American Age Group Went the Wrong Way While Flu and Pneumonia Deaths Fell for 25 Years

US flu and pneumonia death rates fell 29 percent between 1999 and 2023, but adults aged 55 to 64 were the only group whose rate rose.

Medical Daily · Aug 28

Older Adults Face Four Vaccine Decisions This Fall While the Federal Schedule Still Carries a 2025 Date

Flu, RSV, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines are age-dependent, not universal. Here is what actually applies to adults over 60 this season.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Sprouts Have Been Linked to 52 US Outbreaks Since the Nineties and the Federal Rules Have Barely Moved

Federal records show 52 sprout outbreaks since 1996, and a new alfalfa sprout recall in 15 states raises questions about why the pattern persists.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Newborns with HIV Can Now Get a Second Generation Antiviral from Birth Under a Newly Expanded Federal Label

The FDA extended Tivicay PD to newborns from birth weighing at least 2 kg, closing a long-standing gap in infant HIV treatment options.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

America’s summer Covid surge is producing new symptoms. Here’s what to look out for

Coronavirus levels are now growing or likely growing in all but two states

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Blood Product Testing Suggests Bourbon Virus Exposure Is Wider Across the United States Than Case Counts Show

New antibody testing of pooled US plasma suggests Bourbon virus exposure is broader than confirmed cases indicate. What tick season means now.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

The Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Has Reached 32 States — Check These Foods in Your FridgeThe Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Has Reached 32 States — Check These Foods in Your Fridge

Federal health authorities and the CDC are tracking a fast-growing, multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections tied directly to fresh jalapeño peppers. The contamination has now impacted 32 states, leading to dozens of hospitalizations and forcing widespread supply chain investigations. While initial illnesses were clustered around popular Mexican-style restaurant chains…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 26

Type O Patients with a Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Face a Newly Documented Blood Transfusion Risk

A study of 550,000 transfusions links alpha-gal sensitization to severe allergic reactions in type O patients given B or AB products.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Maryland Declares a Measles Outbreak in Three Counties as Students Return to Classrooms Across the State

Maryland declared a measles outbreak in St. Mary's, Carroll, and Cecil counties. All 27 recent cases involved unvaccinated residents.

Medical Daily · Aug 26