Monday, 26 July 2021

What to Know: Breakthrough Infections


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Fauci Wants to Start Fighting Next Pandemic Now

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It won't come cheap, with the cost totaling "a few billion dollars" a year, Fauci said, and the first round of results wouldn't emerge for at least five years. Also, a huge number of scientists would be needed to conduct the necessary studies.



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Survey: Parents Split on COVID Vaccination for Kids Under 12

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In this June survey of more than 2,000 parents with at least one child between 3 and 18 years of age, 49% parents with kids aged 3 to 11 said they would likely get their child vaccinated, while 51% said they were unlikely to do so.



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Kids Still Dying From Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl Pain Patches

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The FDA warns accidental exposure to fentanyl pain patches is putting children's lives at risk.



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When Are Head Injury Risks Highest for Young Soccer Players?

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A small, preliminary study shows young soccer players have more head impacts during practices but experience more severe head impacts during games.



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