FDA Weighs Authorization of Second Round of COVID Boosters for Some People
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FDA Weighs Authorization of Second Round of COVID Boosters for Some People
FDA Weighs Authorization , of Second Round of , COVID Boosters for Some People.
The United States Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is planning an annual
COVID booster campaign starting this fall.
NPR reports that the new round of boosters
will be updated to combat whatever variant is
expected to circulate in the following winter.
Currently, the FDA has only authorized
one booster of the latest bivalent vaccines.
.
However, NPR reports that the FDA is reconsidering
its stance and weighing the authorization of
a second bivalent booster for some people.
According to an anonymous federal official, those being
considered for a second booster include people with
compromised immune systems or who are 65 and older.
Those doses are going to be expiring
and will be thrown out.
So it makes sense
to have those shots in arms instead
of being tossed in the waste basket, Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, via NPR.
Historically, when you look at the monovalent
vaccines, the protection starts to wane
after four or five months.
We don't know
if that's the case with bivalent booster.
But you don't want to find out the hard way, Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, via NPR.
Historically, when you look at the monovalent
vaccines, the protection starts to wane
after four or five months.
We don't know
if that's the case with bivalent booster.
But you don't want to find out the hard way, Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, via NPR.
NPR reports that opponents of the second round
of boosters say there is not enough evidence to
show that protection has significantly faded.
I have no data to show me that
a second bivalent is safe and effective.
I have every reason to think it might be.
But I don't actually have data, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Mayo
Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, via NPR.
I have no data to show me that
a second bivalent is safe and effective.
I have every reason to think it might be.
But I don't actually have data, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Mayo
Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, via NPR.
NPR reports that there is also a chance that the shots
could have an opposite effect, as the bivalent boosters
target an old strain that has since been replaced.
CDC and FDA Recommend , Updated COVID Boosters for , Everyone Over Six Months Old.
'The Independent' reports that updated COVID
boosters from both Pfizer and Moderna are now
available at pharmacies across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
both recommend one dose of an updated
vaccine for everyone over six months old.
Depending on their previous vaccination status,
both agencies say some children
may be eligible for up to three doses. .
'The Independent' reports that both
hospitalizations and deaths have
been on the rise in the U.S. for weeks.
At the same time, health authorities around the world
are monitoring the emergence of two new variants,
BA.2.86, known as Pirola, and EG.5, known as Eris.
According to data from the CDC, Eris is now
responsible for almost 25% of U.S. COVID
cases, after first being detected in February.
Meanwhile, Pirola has triggered a surge in cases
across a number of countries, including the U.S. .
The CDC warns that unvaccinated
individuals are more likely to get
severely ill if they are infected with COVID.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) strongly
recommend that pregnant women get
the updated vaccine, citing a recent study.
The small study cited by the NIH found “protective
antibodies in nearly 75% of infants born to women
who had been vaccinated during pregnancy.”
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DeSantis, Florida Surgeon General , Contradict Federal COVID Booster Guidance.
On Sept. 11, the FDA approved
a new COVID booster for
anyone 6 months of age and older.
The CDC recommended the
new shots on Sept. 12.
The vaccine is said to target Omicron subvariants that are spreading throughout the U.S.
But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo are advising the state's residents to not get the booster shot if they're under age 65, 'The Washington Post' reports. .
The two men first made the comments during a live event last week and reiterated their claims during an X livestream on Sept. 13. .
I will not stand by and let the FDA and CDC use healthy Floridians as guinea pigs for new booster shots that have not been proven to be safe or effective. No way FDA, Gov. Ron DeSantis, via X livestream.
In December, DeSantis said he was forming a panel to counter the CDC's health recommendations, implying that the public has been misled about vaccine efficacy, 'The Washington Post' reports. .
In May, he barred vaccine passports and
mask requirements in schools and businesses.
Ladapo has long been skeptical
about COVID vaccines as well.
In the past, his warnings were met with a
public letter written by the FDA and CDC, .
In the past, his warnings were met with a
public letter written by the FDA and CDC, .
saying that his comments were "incorrect, misleading
and could be harmful to the American public,"
'The Washington Post' reports.
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FDA Warns Companies to, Stop Selling Potentially Dangerous, , Unapproved Eye Drops.
Gizmodo reports that the United States Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) has warned several companies
to stop selling unapproved eye drop products.
On September 12, the FDA announced that it had
issued warning letters to eight companies
regarding the potentially dangerous products.
The companies, including major retail chains CVS and
Walgreens, have allegedly committed a number of
violations by marketing or manufacturing these products.
The companies, including major retail chains CVS and
Walgreens, have allegedly committed a number of
violations by marketing or manufacturing these products.
The companies, including major retail chains CVS and
Walgreens, have allegedly committed a number of
violations by marketing or manufacturing these products.
The FDA has also expressed concerns over silver
compounds found in some of the products, which can
turn people's skin or eyes blue with long-term use.
According to the FDA, some of the eye drop products
were allegedly manufactured at facilities that have
failed to meet standard safety and quality guidelines.
The FDA is particularly concerned that these
illegally marketed, unapproved ophthalmic
drug products pose a heightened
risk of harm to users because drugs
applied to the eyes bypass some
of the body’s natural defenses, Food and Drug Administration, via statement.
The FDA is particularly concerned that these
illegally marketed, unapproved ophthalmic
drug products pose a heightened
risk of harm to users because drugs
applied to the eyes bypass some
of the body’s natural defenses, Food and Drug Administration, via statement.
Gizmodo reports that the companies
have 15 days to respond with their
plans to correct the alleged violations.
If the companies fail to respond, the FDA could
take further action to either seize or stop the
manufacturing of the products in question.
When we identify illegally marketed,
unapproved drugs and lapses in drug
quality that pose potential risks,
the FDA works to notify the
companies involved of the violations, Jill Furman, Director of the Office of Compliance for the FDA’s
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, via Gizmodo.
We will continue to investigate potentially
harmful eye products and work to ensure
violative products stay off store shelves
so that consumers can continue taking
the medicines they need without concern, Jill Furman, Director of the Office of Compliance for the FDA’s
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, via Gizmodo.
We will continue to investigate potentially
harmful eye products and work to ensure
violative products stay off store shelves
so that consumers can continue taking
the medicines they need without concern, Jill Furman, Director of the Office of Compliance for the FDA’s
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, via Gizmodo
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FDA Says Popular , Nasal Decongestant , Not Effective Treatment For Congestion.
Associated Press reports that government experts
found that the number one decongestant in
the United States does not alleviate a stuffy nose. .
Associated Press reports that government experts
found that the number one decongestant in
the United States does not alleviate a stuffy nose. .
On September 12, advisers for the Food and
Drug Administration voted unanimously
against the effectiveness of phenylephrine.
Phenylephrine is found in a number
of popular over-the-counter products,
including Sudafed, Allegra and Dayquil.
Modern studies,
when well conducted,
are not showing any improvement
in congestion with phenylephrine, Dr. Mark Dykewicz, Allergy specialist at the Saint Louis
University School of Medicine, via Associated Press.
AP reports that a team of outside advisers
were assembled by the FDA to take a closer
look at the effectiveness of phenylephrine.
Phenylephrine became the key ingredient in decongestants in 2006, when pseudoephedrine
was ordered to be moved behind pharmacy counters.
Phenylephrine became the key ingredient in decongestants in 2006, when pseudoephedrine
was ordered to be moved behind pharmacy counters.
The change came after a 2006 law called
for the change, as pseudoephedrine can
be used to produce methamphetamine. .
The change came after a 2006 law called
for the change, as pseudoephedrine can
be used to produce methamphetamine. .
AP reports that pending the FDA's decision,
drugmakers like Johnson & Johnson and Bayer could
be ordered to pull oral medications with phenylephrine. .
AP reports that pending the FDA's decision,
drugmakers like Johnson & Johnson and Bayer could
be ordered to pull oral medications with phenylephrine. .
According to the FDA's panel of experts,
consumers would need to be educated on
remaining options for treating congestion.
Patients require and deserve
medications that treat their
symptoms safely and effectively
and I don’t believe that
this medication does that, Jennifer Schwartzott, the patient representative
on the FDA panel, via Associated Press
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FDA Approves New COVID Boosters , Ahead of Expected Winter Surge in Cases.
On September 11, the United States Food
and Drug Administration approved updated
COVID boosters from both Pfizer and Moderna.
NBC reports that the new boosters
are specifically formulated to
target the XBB.1.5 subvariant. .
The updated shots are expected to be available
later this week, pending the approval of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
According to the FDA, anyone over the age of five is
eligible to receive either company's booster shot,
regardless of if they were previously vaccinated.
The FDA also advised that vaccinated
individuals should wait at least two months
before receiving the updated booster. .
NBC reports that the news comes as
the U.S. faces a rising number of cases,
as a result of a number of new subvariants.
Officials have expressed hope that
the new boosters could potentially
stave off a spike in winter infections. .
On September 12, a CDC advisory committee is
scheduled to convene for a vote on recommendations
for who should receive the booster. .
On September 12, a CDC advisory committee is
scheduled to convene for a vote on recommendations
for who should receive the booster. .
NBC reports that CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen is
expected to approve those recommendations,
opening the door for vaccinations to begin.
NBC reports that CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen is
expected to approve those recommendations,
opening the door for vaccinations to begin.
According to experts, those who haven't had a booster
since last fall, as well as those who haven't had a recent
case of COVID, should get the booster as soon as possible.
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How To Talk to Customer Service , in an Effective Way.
How To Talk to Customer Service , in an Effective Way.
A call to customer service is
oftentimes a dreadful experience.
Here are some tips to actually
get what you want from the call:.
Here are some tips to actually
get what you want from the call:.
Representatives
Are People Too.
Don't forget the voice on the other end
of your customer service call is usually a
person once you make it through the robots.
They are not personally responsible
for whatever problem you're experiencing,
so treat them respectfully.
What I'll tell them is, 'Look,
I know that you don't have anything to do with this.' , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
I know you're trying to help me, but I want to tell you what happened. , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
Be Human.
I'll say something like, 'Hey, hang on one second, sorry, my stove's on, and...I'm cooking food for my mom.' , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
That might open a short conversation – is it
dinner where you are?
What are you making? , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
That might open a short conversation – is it
dinner where you are?
What are you making? , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
Now that's two humans talking as opposed to a customer service representative and a person they have to deal with. , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
Be Nice.
Experts say to express your gratitude
with "caretaking statements," such as:.
I appreciate you being patient with me as we figure this thing out. , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR.
Don't raise your voice
at a customer service agent.
If you are feeling angry, try this instead:.
I'm really frustrated. I just want to tell you what's been my experience so far. , Craig dos Santos, negotiation consultant, via NPR
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Biden Administration , Proposes New Plan to Help , Americans With Medical Debt.
On September 21, the Biden administration
announced a new initiative aimed at helping
Americans find their way out of medical debt.
On September 21, the Biden administration
announced a new initiative aimed at helping
Americans find their way out of medical debt.
CBS reports that the new plan is to develop
federal rules that bar unpaid medical bills
from impacting people's credit scores.
If enacted, the new regulations have the potential to help
tens of millions of people living under medical debt by
eliminating information that hurts their consumer scores.
If enacted, the new regulations have the potential to help
tens of millions of people living under medical debt by
eliminating information that hurts their consumer scores.
CBS reports that the new rules would
be one of the most significant federal
actions ever taken to tackle medical debt.
According to a KFF Health News-NPR investigation,
an estimated 100 million Americans have medical debt
which forces them to take extra work or lose their homes. .
No one in this country should
have to go into debt to get
the quality health care they need, Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, via CBS.
These measures will improve
the credit scores of millions
of Americans so that they will
better be able to invest in their future, Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, via CBS.
According to the Biden administration,
the new rules will be developed next year. .
The decision has been praised by patients and
consumer groups who have been pushing for the federal
government to boost protections against medical debt.
This is an important milestone in our
collective efforts and will provide
immediate relief to people that
have unfairly had their credit
impacted simply because they got sick. , Emily Stewart, Executive director of Community Catalyst, via CBS
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Research Suggests , High Fiber Diets , Come With Myriad of Health Benefits.
NPR reports that a recent review of studies on fiber-rich
diets found links to lower risk for major health problems
like obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Fiber provides fuel for trillions of microbes
that live in the gut, producing chemical
messengers that influence health.
The U.S. government's dietary guidelines suggest
eating 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories. .
However, NPR reports that only about 9% of women
and 3% of men meet those daily recommendations.
According to researchers, the best source
of fiber is from a number of plant-based foods,
like whole grains, beans, seeds and nuts.
Foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, pears, asparagus,
brown rice and pumpkin seeds are not only a good source
of fiber, but also vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, pears, asparagus,
brown rice and pumpkin seeds are not only a good source
of fiber, but also vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, pears, asparagus,
brown rice and pumpkin seeds are not only a good source
of fiber, but also vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Salads can be another good source
of fiber if iceberg lettuce is
substituted with cabbage or kale.
NPR recommends taking small steps to introduce
more fiber into your diet in order to give the
gastrointestinal tract time to adjust.
As your daily intake of fiber
is increased, keep track of how
different high-fiber foods affect you. .
At the same time, it is very important to drink plenty of
water, which will help fiber move through your system and
prevent it from hardening, causing gas and constipation.
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Caesars and MGM , Hit by Cyberattacks.
Caesars and MGM , Hit by Cyberattacks.
On Sept. 11, MGM Resorts revealed that
it had been targeted by hackers.
On Sept. 14, Caesars Entertainment announced
that it had also been targeted in a cyberattack. .
NPR reports that Caesars told the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) that tens of millions of customers' sensitive information was potentially exposed. .
We have taken steps to ensure that the stolen data is deleted by the unauthorized actor, although we cannot guarantee this result, Caesars Entertainment, via statement.
According to Brett Callow, threat analyst for the New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm Emsisoft, Scattered Spider claimed responsibility for the attack.
They appear to be native English speakers under the umbrella of a Russia-based operation called ALPHV or BlackCat, Brett Callow, threat analyst for the New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm Emsisoft, via statement.
According to cybersecurity firm Mandiant, the hacker group gets password reset information and multifactor bypass codes via SMS text phishing and calling help desks.
This relatively new entrant in the ransomware industry has hit at least 100 organizations, most of them in the U.S. and Canada, Mandiant, via statement.
MGM Resorts International is the biggest casino company in Las Vegas, while Caesars is the world's largest casino owner, NPR reports. .
MGM Resorts International is the biggest casino company in Las Vegas, while Caesars is the world's largest casino owner, NPR reports. .
It's not clear if ransoms were paid by either casino.
It is believed that the highest ransom
ever paid to hackers was $40 million by
CNA Financial in 2021, NPR reports.
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Nancy Pelosi , Is Running for Reelection.
The former House speaker made the announcement on Sept. 8, NPR reports. .
Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery, Nancy Pelosi, via X.
Our country needs America to
show the world that our flag is still
there, with liberty and justice for ALL. , Nancy Pelosi, via X.
That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote. , Nancy Pelosi, via X.
The 83-year-old's announcement
comes as her party looks to regain control
of the House of Representatives.
Democrats lost nine seats
in the House last year. .
Speculation over Pelosi's political
future has mounted since she announced
last year "that she would not run for another term in party leadership," NPR reports. .
Pelosi became the first woman to be
speaker of the House in 2007.
After losing to Republicans in 2011,
she was reelected as speaker in 2019
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