by Richard A. Hendricks | Apr 13, 2021 | Health News
“The CDC and the FDA are taking these concerns about blood clots and the J&J vaccine seriously and are diligently assembling data,” the official said. An expert outside the government who is familiar with the situation agreed that health officials are taking the matter seriously. “The CDC is very concerned and they’re very working hard […]
by Richard A. Hendricks | Apr 4, 2021 | Health News
Fully vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday, but travel still isn’t recommended at this time because of rising numbers of coronavirus cases. The agency said that as long as coronavirus precautions...
by Richard A. Hendricks | Apr 1, 2021 | Health News
The death rate from 2019 to 2020 increased by 15.9%, going up from 715.2 to 828.7 deaths per 100,000 people, according to the report. Researchers at the National Center for Health Statistics analyzed death certificate data from the National Vital Statistics System,...
by Richard A. Hendricks | Mar 22, 2021 | Health News
But this only works if schools are taking other steps, too, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House Covid-19 briefing on Friday. “These include universal and correct use of masks, physical distancing, hand washing and respiratory etiquette,...
by Richard A. Hendricks | Mar 22, 2021 | Health News
Lots of questions. In interviews with CNN, several vaccine advisers to the US government did not cast doubt as to whether AstraZeneca’s vaccine would ultimately gain emergency use authorization from the FDA. They did, however, say the company’s application...
