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An @NIH Study Found #COVID19 Infection Prevents Lung Tissue Repair and Regeneration.
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.@ribbonhealthAPI is tackling the costly “doctor data” problem and banked $43.5 million in fresh capital to build out its health data platform. fiercehealthcare.com/tech/ge…
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AHRQ's #QuestionBuilder in Spanish helps Latino patients get the most out of their in-person or telehealth medical appointments. Available free on the Apple App Store & Google Play. Download it this #ADM2021 ahrq.gov/es/questions/questi…
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TROUBLING—64% of all new cases worldwide last week were recorded in Europe, as well as 57% of all new #COVID19 deaths worldwide. Both exponentially rising. This bodes badly—it’s even before the busy upcoming holiday travel (read: worldwide wave). #MaskUp #ventilation #vaccinate
A new @KFF analysis finds 6/10 #unvaccinated adults identify as #republican or republican-leaning.
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Unvaccinated people are at the highest risk of developing long-term physical and mental damage from Covid. Reduce your risk of getting long Covid—get vaccinated.
A @Gallup poll found 32% of Americans have been affected by a #drug problem in their family.
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An @UrbanInstitute analysis has determined that the benefits of closing the #Medicaid coverage gap outweigh the proposed #DHS cuts.
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The administration has outlined its efforts to address the health effects of #military exposures.
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A study from @CDCgov, @WHO has found over 22 million infants missed their 1st measles vaccine dose in 2020.
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A @LownInstitute report has concluded that better hospital cost efficiency would save #Medicare $8B annually.
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A Study from @HSpecialSurgery has discovered people with asthma, diabetes, other rheumatic diseases are high risk for #LongCovid.
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Interested in using #COVID19 self-tests? Check out @CDCgov's new videos for tips on performing a test at home and interpreting your results. Learn more: bit.ly/covid19-self-test.
The 5th circuit court of appeals has issued a temporary stay on the Administration's #VaccineMandate for employers with 100 or more employees. See link below...
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230+ organizations are urging governors to extend #telehealth waivers until through the end of the #pandemic.
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People with previous COVID-19 (natural immunity) were 5x more likely to be hospitalized with re-infection COVID, compared to vaxxed people. Dramatic finding. Most extensive data on this topic in an American population, & over a substantial period of time.
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A @CDCgov study has discovered a moderate drop in #COVID19 #vaccine effectiveness against infection following the emergence of the #DeltaVariant. Read below...
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Your chance of being infected by the #DeltaVariant is lower if you’re vaccinated. Some vaccinated people can be infected by & spread Delta.
Get vaccinated. Even if you are, wear a mask indoors in public in an area of substantial or high spread.
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