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Despite many experts thinking that it should be defined as three doses, the definition of complete vaccination is limited to two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
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There is no change to the definition of “fully vaccinated”
The Biden administration said on Wednesday that it had no plans to change the definition of “fully vaccinated” for coronavirus to include taking booster shots.
“Individuals who receive the primary series are considered to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and their definition has not changed,” said the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). increase. Rochelle Warrensky I said at a press conference.
She said the CDC used the term “latest” instead to encourage people to get boosters.
Importance: The definition is important for the set of vaccine requirements advocated by the government. This means that two shots of Pfizer or Moderna remain sufficient to meet the obligations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Medicare and Medicaid Service Centers (CMS) for large employers and healthcare workers. To do.
Background: The announcement from the White House comes after weeks of asking definitions and officials saying they are considering the issue.
Many health professionals have pointed out the importance of booster shots in protecting against infection from Omicron variants and urged governments to change their definition.
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The panel recommends adolescent boosters
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory board on Wednesday recommends that adolescents aged 12 to 15 years should receive a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months after the primary series. Did.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization and Implementation (ACIP) has also expanded recent recommendations for older teens to clarify that teens aged 16 and 17 should also be vaccinated.
A 13-to-1 vote will take place two days after the Food and Drug Administration approves booster immunization in adolescence, allowing pharmacists, physicians and other healthcare providers to vaccinate children of that age group. This is one of the final steps before becoming.
Once the CDC is approved, boosters will be granted. CDC officials told the committee on Wednesday.
significance: Booster shots are considered an important tool for combating Omicron variants that have an increased ability to infect those who have received two shots, but those who have been vaccinated are still seriously ill. Has important protection against.
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A group of doctors blame the new CDC guidelines
The American Medical Association (AMA) condemned the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) quarantine and quarantine guidelines on Wednesday, arguing that a negative test was required before releasing quarantine.
Americans should be able to count on [CDC] For timely, accurate and clear guidance to protect yourself, their loved ones, and their community. Instead, the new quarantine and quarantine recommendations are not only confusing, but also at risk of further spread of the virus. “
The CDC on Tuesday sought to clarify guidelines on when to end quarantine after being infected with or exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. Many expected the agency to add a word about the negative test, but the CDC said instead they could take the test if they wanted, but they need to. There is none.
AMA’s view: “After a positive COVID-19 test, you need a negative test to finish quarantine. If you reappear without knowing your condition, you don’t need to risk further infection of the virus.” Harmon said.
“There are hundreds of thousands of new cases every day, and more than one million positive reports on January 3, so according to the CDC’s new guidance, tens of thousands, and in some cases hundreds of thousands, are infected. We may return to, “he added. ..
Lack of test: Many experts speculate that the CDC does not include testing requirements due to the current lack of rapid testing.But the CDC director Rochelle Warrensky
Rochelle Walensky CDC recommends that Pfizer recipients get boosters after 5 months Gottlieb says parents should make decisions about their children’s boosters On Wednesday, he denied that the current lack of available tests was the reason for the recommendation.
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Pfizer Develops MRNA Shingles Vaccine by BioNTech
Pfizer and BioNTech are working together to develop a new shingles vaccine that uses the same mRNA technology used to develop the COVID-19 shot. Announced company on Wednesday.
The two companies plan to use Pfizer’s antigen technology and BioNTech’s mRNA technology to develop vaccines to further prevent the disease that affects one in three Americans. Vaccine clinical trials are expected to begin in the second half of 2022.
This collaboration is the third time Pfizer and BioNTech have collaborated on an mRNA-based vaccine, following the widely used COVID-19 series and the influenza vaccine project launched in 2018.
Background: Although shingles vaccines already exist, both companies will strive to create vaccines that are “better tolerable” and easier to develop around the world.
Viral diseases usually occur in older people who have previously been infected with chickenpox, and studies estimate that 99% of Americans over the age of 40 have had chickenpox.
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Djokovic had his visa revoked and was asked to leave Australia
Wednesday tennis star Novak Djokovic was asked to leave Australia. Rejected entry To the country due to issues with his visa and vaccine requirements.
Members of a team of Serbian tennis players reportedly requested visas that did not apply to people who were granted a medical exemption from vaccine requirements, such as Djokovic. Although he has not disclosed the status of vaccination, Djokovic has previously expressed opposition to the vaccine.
Djokovic visited Australia this week to play in the 2022 Australian Open Grand Slam.
The Reported by the BBC Djokovic was said to be deported from Australia after several hours of interviews with authorities and his visa investigation.
Djokovic’s lawyer said he would try to overturn this decision. It is unclear whether he will stay in the country while this issue is being discussed.
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What we are reading
Message from AstraZeneca and a friend of cancer research
Fight Cancer: Set the Next Agenda
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the National Cancer Act of 1971, a selected group of thought leaders working at the crossroads of public health and oncology will collaborate with Friends of Cancer Research and AstraZeneca’s Y on a round table hosted by The Hill. I attended the meeting.our Oncology A cancer program for increasing access to precision medicine. learn more.
State by state
- More than 8,000 Texas people are hospitalized for COVID — more than double the number for Christmas (more than twice the number for Christmas)Austin American Statesman).
- The positive rate of the Maryland COVID test soars to the height of a pandemic as Hogan announces Omicron, who is currently promoting hospitalization (Baltimore Sun).
- When sexually transmitted diseases deviate from the chart, California will promote home testing (Kaiser Health News).
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