Vaccine maker says the different administration method lasks data. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf backed an alternative way to administer monkeypox vaccines last week. The vaccine…
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HHS Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
Secretary Becerra says to take the virus seriously. On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said he was declaring a public health emergency over the outbreak…
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Senator Graham Proposes Raising Pilot Retirement Age
The move is an attempt to address the commercial pilot shortage. A group led by Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina proposed legislation to raise the mandatory retirement…
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CDC Committee Votes to Recommend Novavax Vaccine
President’s administration promotes continued COVID-19 vaccination. A Centers for Disease Control advisory committee unanimously voted this past week to recommend the Novavax vaccine for COVID-19. Though it is…
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President Biden Tests Positive for COVID
He is experiencing “very mild symptoms.” The White House reported Thursday that President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. “This morning, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19,”…
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Over a Quarter Million Troops Face No-Vax Discharge
They represent 13 percent of the total force. According to the Department of Defense, about 268,858 troops as of mid-July are still not in compliance with Defense Secretary…
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White House Discusses Boosters for Subvariants
The effectiveness of the first booster shot has waned. White House Coronavirus Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha held a press briefing this week where he said the administration is…
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U.S. Receives 3.2 Million Novavax COVID-19 Vaccines
Protein-based vaccine is waiting for FDA approval and CDC recommendation. This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced they have received 3.2 million doses of…
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CDC Reports Omicron Variant Accounts for 70% of COVID Cases
The percentage rose 18 points over the previous week. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released their weekly COVID-19 case report Tuesday which found that the BA.4 and…
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Navy Doubles Efforts to Improve Retention
The branch upped recruitment bonuses and encourages delayed retirement. The U.S. Navy outlined changes to its employment policies last week to improve the retention of its sailors. A…
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