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COVID vaccine poll finds more than half of adults are likely to say ‘no thanks’ to the v…Among U.S. adults, 52% say they will “probably” or “definitely” not get the new COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor poll. Conversely, 23% of adults “definitely” plan to get the vaccine — while another 23% will “probably” get it. Among the people who said they “definitely” or “probably” will get the new shot, most are Democrats and/or at least 65 years old, the poll found. NEW COVID POLL: DEMOCRATS HAVE A ‘PARTICULARLY NEGATIVE’ OUTLOOK, ARE MOST LIKELY TO KEEP WEARING MASKS Seventy percent of Democrats plan to get the new vaccine.  That’s compared to just 24% of Republicans. The survey, which was conducted between Sept. 6 and Sept. 13, polled 1,296 U.S. adults via online and telephone polls. Based in San Francisco, KFF is a self-described…

Covid Inquiry focuses on government as stakes riseGovernment decisions in the pandemic’s early days will be scrutinised as the Covid inquiry continues. ….. Read More.BBC NEWS – Health | Health & WellnessMon, October 2, 20231 day ago

New COVID poll: Democrats have a ‘particularly negative’ outlook, are most likely to keep wearin…People are becoming more concerned about COVID-19 amid the recent uptick in cases and new variants, according to Gallup’s latest quarterly poll. Gallup polled more than 5,000 U.S. adults between Aug. 29 and Sept. 5. Thirty percent of respondents said they believe the pandemic is getting worse — up from 5% in late May/early June and 8% in February, according to a news release on Gallup’s website. FREE COVID TESTS WILL AGAIN BE AVAILABLE FROM US GOVERNMENT STARTING NEXT WEEK Although Gallup noted that this is the “highest rate of pessimism” since July 2022, it is far more positive than in 2020, when up to 73% of Americans said the pandemic was getting worse. Despite the increase of worried Americans, the largest share (41%) said they believe the COVID situation is improving.  Another 30% said it…

Siblings reunite after cancer battle, COVID concerns rise, and experts share brain-boosting tipsEMOTIONAL REUNION – Siblings see their brother for the first time after his 6-month hospital stay amid his cancer battle. Continue reading… CHECKED OUT – A new report points to a lack of engagement and burnout among nurses. Continue reading… COVID CONCERNS – Doctors weigh in after a new Gallup poll Gallup’s finds some Americans are more worried about the virus. Continue reading… ANTIBIOTIC ALERT – Here’s what doctors say about the ongoing amoxicillin shortage. Continue reading… DIET SODA DANGER? – An artificial sweetener has been linked to higher rates of autism in some babies. Continue reading… BRAIN BOOSTERS – Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert, says these 10 tips can help slow mental aging. Continue reading… CAR SEAT SAFETY – Experts share the rules of the road when driving with kids. Continue reading… OBESITY BY STATE – The CDC breaks down…

U.S., Hungarian scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccinesAmerican Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind “the unprecedented rate” of COVID-19 vaccine development. ….. Read More.CBS NEWS – Health | Consumers & ShoppingMon, October 2, 20232 days ago

New COVID vaccine push is ‘anti-human,’ says Florida surgeon general: ‘Major safety concern’The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available at participating pharmacies and health care providers, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends it for everyone 6 months of age and older — yet not all health experts are on board. Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, spoke on camera to Fox News Digital about his concerns surrounding the updated COVID shot. “It’s just a really terrible idea,” Ladapo said. “And it’s remarkable and really spellbinding that [the CDC] would make that kind of recommendation in the absence of evidence.” COVID VACCINE JUST APPROVED SHOULD BE SKIPPED BY FLORIDA RESIDENTS UNDER AGE 65, SAYS GOV. DESANTIS By “evidence,” Ladapo is referring to clinical trials, which were not conducted for the new vaccine. “The FDA and CDC could have compelled Pfizer or Moderna to conduct clinical trials — that’s something…