TSA Extends Mask Mandate for U.S. Travelers to January
Mandate was set to expire on Sept. 13; travel industry supports the extension
Lyme Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Psychiatric Conditions, Suicide
Risk particularly heightened in the six months following diagnosis
Rule Change Led to Short-Term Drop in Nonmedical Exemptions
32 percent decrease in NMEs in Michigan seen immediately after rule change, but rebound seen in subsequent years
U.S. to Recommend Booster Shots for Most Americans
Officials could announce the decision as early as this week, with third shots becoming available to those most vulnerable as early as mid-September
Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Adverse Events After SARS-CoV-2
Individuals with flu vaccination have lower risks for sepsis, stroke, and DVT, emergency department and ICU admissions
Avanti Expands Recall of Frozen Shrimp for Possible Salmonella Contamination
There have been nine reports of Salmonella-related illness associated with the recalled products
U.S. National Park Service Issues Mask Mandate
Along with all NPS buildings and public transportation systems, masks will be required in outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible
Text Reminders Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Messages that stress the accessibility of the vaccine and include 'ownership' language most effective
Preop Isolation May Up Risk for Postop Pulmonary Complications
Pandemic-related preoperative isolation linked to higher rates of postoperative pulmonary complications following elective surgery
Dexamethasone Underused for Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19
Dexamethasone and remdesivir use have gradually increased during the pandemic; hydroxychloroquine use peaked in March 2020
