Wednesday 21 April 2021

An unvaccinated worker set off an outbreak at a U.S. nursing home where most residents were immunized.


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J&J Pause Did Not Upend Vaccine Confidence: Poll

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A nationwide poll of 1000 Americans also finds the gap in overall vaccine beliefs between Republicans and Democrats could be narrowing.



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Things People With Multiple Myeloma Wish You Knew

Multiple myeloma can take a toll on your life, but better treatments are bringing hope. And a diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to put your life on hold.



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Strides Against HIV/AIDS Falter During Pandemic

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Public health resources have shifted from one pandemic to the other, and experts fear steep declines in testing and diagnoses mean more people will contract HIV and die of AIDS.



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'Nerve Zap' for Pain After Surgery May Reduce Need for Opioids

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An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away — little or no opioids needed.



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