Category: Infectious Disease
The COVID-19 Booster’s Public Relations Problem
When it comes to the newest boosters, so far about 4.4 million people — about 1.5% of those eligible — had opted for the shots through Sept. 21/
Has the pandemic changed our personalities?
New research suggests we’re less open, agreeable and conscientious
Study confirms link between COVID-19 vaccination and temporary increase in menstrual cycle length
On average, vaccinated people experienced an increase of less than one day in each cycle in which they were vaccinated: a .71 day increase after the first dose and a .56 day increase after the second dose. Participants who received both doses in a single cycle had a 3.91 day increase in cycle length.
Is Covid ‘Under Control’ in the US? Experts Say Yes
There remains some debate among public health experts about whether the pandemic is “over” — or whether it realistically can ever be. There is no official arbiter for making that decision, and the word “over” suggests a finality that is not well suited for describing a pathogen that will exist in some form indefinitely. However, we found broad agreement among infectious-disease specialists that the pandemic by now is “under control.”
Most States Are Wary of Mandating COVID Shots for Kids
Many parents who have not gotten their children vaccinated say the absence of full FDA authorization is a factor, since it suggests that the vaccines have not been fully vetted.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics come to state colleges
While the focus of these clinics will be providing the recently released Omicron-targeted bivalent boosters, primary series vaccines from both Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna will also be available.
When does COVID become long COVID?
And what’s happening in the body when symptoms persist? Here’s what we’ve learnt so far
Inslee: Washington’s COVID-19 emergency to end Oct. 31
Nearly three-quarters of Inslee’s 85 emergency orders related to the virus have already been lifted, and an additional 13 health care related orders will end on Oct. 27. The remaining 10 orders, including the underlying state of emergency, will be lifted on Oct. 31.
Fears of a polio resurgence in the US have health officials on high alert
A virologist explains the history of this dreaded disease
Using nanotechnology and AI to diagnose TB in children
Combining nanotechnology with artificial intelligence can diagnose tuberculosis in children in whom the deadly disease might otherwise go undetected.
Omicron COVID-19 vaccine boosters now authorized for certain individuals
New boosters aim to provide better protection from currently-circulating variants of COVID-19
When can I get the updated covid booster — Public Health – Seattle & King County
The very earliest we could expect to have the new booster doses available at our vaccination sites at the Auburn Outlet Collection Mall would be the weekend of September 9th. However, delays in shipping are possible, so it could be later.
Monkeypox in King County: An Update
As of today, 310 King County residents have been diagnosed with MPV, an increase from 48 cases in mid-July.
UW study to screen pets of Seattle-area people diagnosed with monkeypox
A new study is inviting pet owners in the greater Seattle area who test positive for monkeypox to have their animals screened for the virus.
E coli outbreak detected in King County
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections have been diagnosed among children, adolescents, and adults of East African communities in King County. The source of the infections has not been determined.