FDA clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, doses modified to target today’s most common and contagious omicron relative. While there wasn’t a big rush, federal health officials are urging that people seek the extra protection ahead of holiday gatherings. Now the Food and Drug Administration has given a green light for elementary school-age kids to get the updated booster doses, too — one made by Pfizer for 5- to 11-year-olds, and a version from rival Moderna for those as young as 6. Continue reading at The Associated Press. (Pfizer)
‘We are in trouble’: Study raises alarm about impacts of long covid
A new long-covid study based on the experiences of nearly 100,000 participants provides powerful evidence that many people do not fully recover months after being infected with the coronavirus. The Scottish study found that between six and 18 months after infection, 1 in 20 people had not recovered and 42 percent reported partial recovery. There were some reassuring aspects to the results: People with asymptomatic infections are unlikely to suffer long-term effects, and vaccination appears to offer some protection from long covid. The study found that the risk of long covid was greater among women, older people and those who live in economically disadvantaged communities. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Eve Edelheit)
Arlington program reaching out to those with mental, behavioral health struggles sees success
Arlington police already embed social workers to deal with addiction and homelessness. This team takes outreach to the next level by seeking out those who have avoided previous offers for help. They’ve ignored phone calls, texts and emails to come to the CJSW offices for assistance, so social workers are now showing up right at their front doors. Since the program started a year ago social workers have made contact with 500 people in need across Arlington. Their efforts have decreased transports to the hospital by nearly 60% and trips to jail by 90%. “It’s working,” said Dr. Kaitlyn Goubeau. “I get goosebumps when I think about it.” Continue reading at KING 5.
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