Scientists have found people who weren't vaccinated were 12 times more likely to be hospitalized than were vaccinated people who were boosted, and those who had only received their primary series were 3 times more likely to be hospitalized.

CDC: Receiving 2 or 3 doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine was associated with a 90% reduction in risk for COVID-19–associated IMV or death

In Arkansas during August–October 2021, districts with universal mask requirements had a 23% lower incidence of COVID-19 among staff members and students compared with districts without mask requirements.

A new study from the US has revealed that vaccinated individuals are less likely to require critical care for Omicron symptoms compared to unvaccinated people.

Four times as many children hospitalized during Omicron COVID wave compared to Delta

Consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result (adjusted odds ratio = 0.44)

Prior COVID infection more protective than vaccination during Delta surge - CDC study

A study released today provides real-world evidence that getting a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy might help protect infants less than 6 months of age from hospitalization due to COVID-19

CDC Reports Increase in Human Rabies Cases Linked to Bats in the U.S.

Counterfeit KN95 respirators

25% of U.S. adults are not active enough to protect their health

During Omicron-predominant periods in 10 US states, receipt of a third booster vaccine dose was 82% effective at preventing COVID19–associated emergency department and urgent care encounters and 90% effective preventing COVID-19–associated hospitalizations.

CDC Updates, Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period

CDC: Omicron 73% of US Covid Cases Last Week

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been shown to be effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection in adolescents in randomized placebo-controlled Phase III trials.

Number of Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths

CDC: With 27 cases in humans reported in 2020, five during January–June 2021, and only six countries currently affected by dracunculiasis (Angola, Chad, Ethiopia, Mali, South Sudan…

Covid 19 accounts for 12.21% of all deaths in the US since 01.01.2020

During December 2020–July 2021, COVID-19 vaccine recipients had lower rates of non–COVID-19 mortality than did unvaccinated persons after adjusting for age, sex, race and ethnicity, and study site

CDC study: Vaccination offers better protection than previous COVID-19 infection

In 2018, 1 in 6 US adults binge drank

Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths, by Vaccination Status — 13 U.S. Jurisdictions, April 4–July 17, 2021

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A large scale study, which analysed data from 1020 schools, found the odds of a school-associated COVID-19 outbreak in schools without a mask requirement were 3.5 times higher than those in schools with an early mask requirement .

Study of 32,867 COVID-19 vaccinated people shows that Moderna is 95% effective at preventing hospitalization, followed by Pfizer at 80% and J&J at 60%

Comparative Effectiveness of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among Adults Without Immunocompromising Conditions — United States…

CDC: There has been 321 emergency department visits related to harmful algal bloom exposure during 2017–2019

Underlying Medical Conditions and Severe Illness Among 540,667 Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19

Study of how variants of COVID-19 spread amongst students from a Chicago University who have a history of travel during breaks suggesting extra caution needs to be taken by returning students after breaks

US adults are 42.4% obese – Related conditions are leading causes of death

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