The 18 million children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
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Marijuana labeling system ‘not an effective or safe way’ to detail what’s inside the products, study finds
Researchers say the common practice of just describing the effect of different strains obscures the diversity of chemicals and that a standard ‘weed labeling system’ is needed.
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WHO chief: The COVID pandemic is ‘most certainly not over’
Despite a decline in reported cases, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says of the virus, “It’s not over anywhere until it’s over everywhere.’
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine’s COVID hospitalizations decline Friday
Daily case counts also have eased from earlier this month, although the Maine’s infection rate remains high and the federal government is officially advising indoor mask wearing.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for ages 5 to 11
Parents still are anxiously awaiting a chance to vaccinate kids under 5 – the only group not yet eligible in the U.S.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Oklahoma approves nation’s most restrictive abortion ban; services to stop
The bill is part of an aggressive push in Republican-led states across the country to scale back abortion rights.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
New COVID-19 mystery: Some are getting coronavirus again even after taking Paxlovid
In a statement on its website, the U.S Food and Drug Administration said it is aware of reports of COVID-19 symptoms returning following the completion of Paxlovid treatment.
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Abortion-friendly states prepare for more patients if Roe falls
Reproductive rights advocates are planning to open new abortion clinics or expand the capacity of existing ones in states without restrictive abortion laws.
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A third of the nation should consider wearing masks again, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country, including the Northeast, under guidelines that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine’s COVID hospitalizations remain near 3-month high
The state reported 225 patients are hospitalized statewide, a slight drop from 231 on Tuesday.