Posts Tagged ‘CDC’
Rhode Island moves from low to medium COVID levels – CDC & RIDOH
Early Friday morning we received an email from the RIDOH spokesperson, after data from the CDC had been updated on Thursday night – noting RI’s uptick in COVID cases. CDC and other COVID statisticians note Rhode Island has the fastest growing number of cases in the US. Considering most tests are now done in the…
Read MoreCDC, FDA , RI Health Dept: 4th vaccine (2nd booster) now for those over 50, others
In Rhode Island, getting the 4th shot was not yet available at most pharmacies, as their policy is waiting until the CDC issues their approval (following the FDA). Yesterday, that step happened and the RI Department of Health included information on their site. People should now be able to make their appointments at the various…
Read MoreHighly infectious Avian Flu could devastate poultry farms – low risk to human health
State Prepares for Emergence of Highly Infectious Avian Flu That Could Have Dire Impacts on Commercial Poultry Flocks and Backyard Chickens, But Poses Low Risk to Human Health The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising commercial poultry producers and household keepers of backyard chicken coops that a virulent flu that has been…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 coming as FDA asks Pfizer and BioNTech to seek approval
Pfizer and BioNTech Initiate Rolling Submission for Emergency Use Authorization of Their COVID-19 Vaccine in Children 6 Months Through 4 Years of Age Following Request From U.S. FDA Once approval is received, this immunization will take its place among 16 others children are given, some required for attendance in school. With pediatric COVID-19 cases surpassing…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Dec. 30, 2021
Photo: Vans used in city-wide testing system in Miami, Florida RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY RIDE has said schools will plan on opening as planned next week in Rhode Island. Providence students will return on a staggered schedule. Sunday, there will be a testing site for children on Fricker Street. Here is the schedule – when…
Read MoreWhat’s coming at us: More Division? Or more Democracy? Not time to say “Uncle” yet – Michael Fine
By Michael Fine © Michael Fine 2021 Take-home points I have a recurring nightmare. I fear that on or about January 15, when the Omicron variant has us on our knees, Russia will invade the Ukraine, and the loss of the Ukraine will create political instability here. There is plenty of evidence that Russia is…
Read MoreOmicron COVID-19 variant calls for nations “acting fast, early, hard and strong”
Omicron. It is the name chosen from the Greek alphabet to identify the latest strain (B.1.1.529) of concern of COVID-19. While there are cautions that the world not overreact, at first glance the variant identified in the South African region seems to be easier to transmit and its response to the vaccine is not yet…
Read MoreGov. McKee: Get your COVID-19 boosters before Thanksgiving gatherings
Reiterating their encouragement from earlier this week for all eligible adults to get COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, and following the announcement from federal health officials today formally expanding eligibility to all fully vaccinated adults, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are urging all fully vaccinated adults who plan to gather…
Read MoreNEW: CDC recommends immunocompromised get additional vaccine 28 days after 2nd vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People What You Need to Know People with moderately to severely compromised immune systems are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, and may not build the same level of immunity to 2-dose vaccine series compared to people who are not immunocompromised. CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised…
Read MoreCDC recommends urgent action to protect pregnant women and their babies/infants from COVID-19
Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends urgent action to increase Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination among people who are pregnant, recently pregnant (including those who are lactating), who are trying to become pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future. CDC strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either before or during…
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