COVID VACCINES

Jun 06 2025HEALTH

mRNA: The New Hope in HIV Treatment?

The fight against HIV just got a new ally. It is the same technology that made COVID-19 vaccines possible. mRNA, or messenger RNA, is a set of instructions for genes. It is not a new discovery. It has been around for a while. It is only now that it is being used in new ways. Scientists in Australia have found a way to use mRNA to target HIV. This is big news. ...

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May 21 2025HEALTH

Who Gets the Fall Covid Shot?

The Food and Drug Administration is gearing up to change how Covid vaccines are given out. Starting this fall, these vaccines will likely be reserved for older adults and those with specific health issues. This shift comes as officials question the benefit of extra doses for younger, healthier people who have already been vaccinated or had Covid. The FDA's vaccine d...

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Uptake Lags This Season, CDC Reports

This flu and Covid vaccine season is off to a slow start, says the CDC. As of mid-November, only about one-third of U. S. adults have gotten their flu shot, while roughly 18% have received the latest Covid vaccines. This is similar to last year's rates. The CDC urges everyone, especially the elderly and those with medical conditions, to get vaccinated. Flu and Covid ...

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