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Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Infant Deaths Spark Baby Loungers Recall
Danger of suffocation reported when babies are placed on their back, side, or stomach on the loungers
EPA to Sharply Limit Refrigerant Production in New Climate Rule
Alternatives to HFCs and energy-efficient cooling technologies will save $270 billion and benefit public health during the next 30 years
CDC Expert Panel to Weigh In on Vaccine Boosters
Panel will deliberate which high-risk groups should get a booster shot
U.S. to Buy 500 Million More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for Global Donation
Some 160 million shots from the United States have been given to more than 100 countries
Animal Sedative Driving Rise in Fatal Drug ODs
In 2019, xylazine contributed to death in 64 percent of cases and almost always also involved fentanyl
Booster Dose of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine May Increase Immunity
New research indicates two doses of the vaccine boosts immunity from 74 to 94 percent
COVID-19 Has Killed More Americans Than the Spanish Flu Did in 1918
This happened despite vast gains in scientific knowledge during the past century
U.S. Will Lift Restrictions on Fully Vaccinated International Travelers in November
Travelers must provide proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test before getting on a flight to the United States
Lower Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Works Well in Young Children
Finding is crucial step toward the Pfizer two-shot regimen becoming available for younger children as early as Halloween
