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West Coast States Defy CDC, Issue Unified Vaccine Guidelines
Four Western U.S. states, led by Democratic governors, formed the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) to issue unified vaccine recommendations for the upcoming respiratory illness season, citing an erosion of trust in the CDC, and California enacted a law to base its immunization guidance on independe...
West Coast States Defy CDC, Issue Unified Vaccine Guidelines
Four Western U.S. states, led by Democratic governors, formed the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) to issue unified vaccine recommendations for the upcoming respiratory illness season, citing an erosion of trust in the CDC, and California enacted a law to base its immunization guidance on independe...
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44% Bias Score
Azelastine Nasal Spray Shows Promise in Preventing Covid-19 and Other Respiratory Infections
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the nasal spray azelastine significantly reduced the risk of Covid-19 infection in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, suggesting a potential inexpensive preventive measure.
Azelastine Nasal Spray Shows Promise in Preventing Covid-19 and Other Respiratory Infections
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the nasal spray azelastine significantly reduced the risk of Covid-19 infection in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, suggesting a potential inexpensive preventive measure.
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16% Bias Score
US Senate Hearing Grills HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. on Vaccine Policies
During a contentious Senate hearing, HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced criticism for his administration's rollback of vaccine access and promotion of policies contradicting scientific consensus, leading to accusations of undermining public health.
US Senate Hearing Grills HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. on Vaccine Policies
During a contentious Senate hearing, HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced criticism for his administration's rollback of vaccine access and promotion of policies contradicting scientific consensus, leading to accusations of undermining public health.
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40% Bias Score
COVID-19 Cases Rise in U.S. as School Starts, but Remain Below Previous Years' Levels
COVID-19 hospitalizations and positive test rates have doubled in the U.S. compared to two months prior, yet remain significantly lower than last year, with roughly 200 weekly deaths reported over the past two months.
COVID-19 Cases Rise in U.S. as School Starts, but Remain Below Previous Years' Levels
COVID-19 hospitalizations and positive test rates have doubled in the U.S. compared to two months prior, yet remain significantly lower than last year, with roughly 200 weekly deaths reported over the past two months.
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24% Bias Score
Spain Separates Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations
Spain is separating its flu and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for the 2024-2025 season due to low COVID-19 circulation, despite some groups still receiving both vaccines simultaneously. The flu vaccine will be prioritized for those over 60, children aged 6-59 months, and those with certain co...
Spain Separates Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations
Spain is separating its flu and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for the 2024-2025 season due to low COVID-19 circulation, despite some groups still receiving both vaccines simultaneously. The flu vaccine will be prioritized for those over 60, children aged 6-59 months, and those with certain co...
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12% Bias Score
Alberta to Charge $100 for Most COVID-19 Vaccines
Alberta will charge $100 for most COVID-19 vaccines starting October 20, 2024, a decision driven by high vaccine wastage (54 percent in 2023-24) and a shift in vaccine procurement responsibility to provinces; vulnerable groups remain covered.
Alberta to Charge $100 for Most COVID-19 Vaccines
Alberta will charge $100 for most COVID-19 vaccines starting October 20, 2024, a decision driven by high vaccine wastage (54 percent in 2023-24) and a shift in vaccine procurement responsibility to provinces; vulnerable groups remain covered.
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48% Bias Score
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Severe Joint Damage
Research from Sechenov University reveals that COVID-19 infection, even mild cases, can trigger osteonecrosis (bone death) due to mast cell activation leading to thrombosis and impaired blood supply to the bone.
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Severe Joint Damage
Research from Sechenov University reveals that COVID-19 infection, even mild cases, can trigger osteonecrosis (bone death) due to mast cell activation leading to thrombosis and impaired blood supply to the bone.
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8% Bias Score
US Health Secretary Kennedy Faces Senate Grilling Over Vaccine Policies and CDC Overhaul
During a Senate hearing, US Health Secretary Kennedy defended his controversial decisions, including the firing of CDC officials and changes to vaccine recommendations, facing sharp criticism from Democrats and measured scrutiny from some Republicans.
US Health Secretary Kennedy Faces Senate Grilling Over Vaccine Policies and CDC Overhaul
During a Senate hearing, US Health Secretary Kennedy defended his controversial decisions, including the firing of CDC officials and changes to vaccine recommendations, facing sharp criticism from Democrats and measured scrutiny from some Republicans.
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40% Bias Score
Couple's Chilean Covid Lockdown Led to Engagement
A couple's trip to South America during the initial Covid-19 outbreak unexpectedly strengthened their bond, leading to an engagement and subsequent elopement.
Couple's Chilean Covid Lockdown Led to Engagement
A couple's trip to South America during the initial Covid-19 outbreak unexpectedly strengthened their bond, leading to an engagement and subsequent elopement.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch COVID-19 Inquiry Faces Challenges Amidst Political Instability
A Dutch parliamentary committee is conducting a 32-month investigation into the country's COVID-19 response, interviewing various groups and examining government decisions, advisor roles, handling of critics, and fundamental rights restrictions, despite facing internal challenges and personnel chang...
Dutch COVID-19 Inquiry Faces Challenges Amidst Political Instability
A Dutch parliamentary committee is conducting a 32-month investigation into the country's COVID-19 response, interviewing various groups and examining government decisions, advisor roles, handling of critics, and fundamental rights restrictions, despite facing internal challenges and personnel chang...
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40% Bias Score
Attack on Polish Health Minister Highlights Political Divisions
Former Polish Health Minister Adam Niedzielski was assaulted on Wednesday in Siedlce by two men who shouted "Death to traitors to the homeland," resulting in minor injuries; two suspects were detained.
Attack on Polish Health Minister Highlights Political Divisions
Former Polish Health Minister Adam Niedzielski was assaulted on Wednesday in Siedlce by two men who shouted "Death to traitors to the homeland," resulting in minor injuries; two suspects were detained.
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32% Bias Score
Congenital COVID-19 linked to 10% increase in childhood cognitive delays
A Spanish study shows a 10% rise in cognitive developmental delays among 5-year-olds with congenital COVID-19 infections, linked to infection during the 20th week of pregnancy and impacting the hippocampus; the effects were reduced in children of vaccinated mothers.
Congenital COVID-19 linked to 10% increase in childhood cognitive delays
A Spanish study shows a 10% rise in cognitive developmental delays among 5-year-olds with congenital COVID-19 infections, linked to infection during the 20th week of pregnancy and impacting the hippocampus; the effects were reduced in children of vaccinated mothers.
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40% Bias Score
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