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The Daily
A New Covid Shot for a New Covid Era
Sep 13, 2023
Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter for The New York Times, explains the recent US government recommendation for annual COVID vaccines, including the need for booster shots. They discuss the challenges in collecting precise COVID-19 data and the downplaying of the pandemic. The risk level of COVID-19 compared to the flu and RSV is explored, and the importance of mask-wearing in specific circumstances is highlighted. Lastly, they cover the availability of a new COVID vaccine, brain cell research, natural disasters, and the impeachment inquiry against President Biden.
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- The US government recommends a single annual COVID vaccine to simplify the vaccination process and increase vaccine uptake.
- The new annual COVID vaccine takes an anticipatory approach by targeting the dominant variant, aiming to minimize hospitalizations and severe illness.
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CDC Recommends Single Annual COVID Vaccine
The US government has recommended that all Americans receive a single annual COVID vaccine. This recommendation aims to simplify the vaccination process, shifting away from booster shots and multiple doses. The CDC now suggests that the COVID vaccine be treated similarly to the annual flu shot, with individuals receiving one dose every fall. The previous system, with varying doses and confusing guidelines, resulted in low vaccination rates for boosters. By adopting a more streamlined approach, the CDC hopes to increase vaccine uptake and protect more individuals from severe illness.
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