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Omicron Covid booster better protection against symptoms, CDC says
By Berkeley Lovelace & Berkeley Lovelace Jr.
Real-world data show updated Covid-19 boosters increase protection against infection
By Andrew Joseph
Omicron boosters probably aren't very effective against mild Covid illness, but will likely prevent hospitalizations, experts say
By Spencer Kimball
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Formerly TwitterTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
DrTedros
Vaccines are among the most powerful inventions in history, making once-feared diseases preventable.
With continued research, investment and collaboration, we can save millions more lives today and in the next 50 years. #HumanlyPossible
#WorldImmunizationWeek pic.twitter.com/HqBG6ABYuf
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World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO
It's #WorldImmunizationWeek
#Immunization is one of humanity's greatest achievements helping to eradicate smallpox and save at least 3 million lives a year.
And you’re part of it. By being vaccinated, you’re helping to keep others safe. Now we need your help again.
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Eric Topol
EricTopol
The #SARSCoV2 viral RNA signature in people with #LongCovid markedly differs vs controls
www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(24)00055-7/fulltext @LancetMicrobe
Also linked to symptoms.
Not only indicative of persistence, but also potential as a biomarker @johanvawe @jamoulle @KU_Leuven pic.twitter.com/sqCBfztree
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Eric Topol
EricTopol
The FLiRT variant KP.2 begins its takeover for Covid cases in the US, now accounting for 1 in 4 cases
covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#variant-proportions pic.twitter.com/oFi2DvxLfM
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