A second healthcare worker in Alaska has suffered an allergic reaction after receiving Pfizer Inc’s coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday. The man, a staff member at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, started experiencing eye puffiness, light headedness and a scratchy throat 10 minutes after being injected, a statement from the hospital read. Doctors determined he was … Read more
Coronavirus has become the leading cause of death in the United States, a new study suggests. Researchers found that the seven-day rolling average of deaths due to COVID-19 is currently 2,430 deaths per day, three-fold higher than the figure one month ago. The respiratory disease is claiming 1.4 times as many lives per day as … Read more
There is ‘not enough evidence’ that taking vitamin D can prevent or treat Covid-19, according to a UK Government review. But officials are still recommending Britons take the immune-boosting nutrient over the winter. Health Secretary Matt Hancock ordered a rapid review into the vitamin’s effect on Covid in October, after coming under fire for writing it … Read more
‘All I remember is just seeing a white light’: Jeremih opens up on coronavirus health crisis that landed him in ICU By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 03:21 GMT, 17 December 2020 | Updated: 03:21 GMT, 17 December 2020 Jeremih opened up about his debilitating battle with coronavirus, saying all he remembers seeing is ‘a white light’ … Read more
Dvora Polak is a 14-year-old piano player who’s been housebound for several years due to a rare health condition. Despite her limitations, as well as restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miami, Florida native got to perform at the virtual gala for Chai Lifeline, an international children’s health support network. And she also got the surprise … Read more
FDA reveals vials of Pfizer’s vaccine contain extra doses that could be given to 6.86 million Americans by Christmas Pharmacists across the U.S. have discovered vials of Pfizer’s coronavirus shot contain up to 40% more vaccine than expected Many vials have enough of the scarce vaccine to give six or seven doses, instead of the … Read more
Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine could get emergency FDA approval as early as Thursday, Dr Anthony Fauci said Wednesday afternoon. A panel of expert advisors to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will met tomorrow to discuss whether to recommend that the agency authorize the second shot to be given to Americans. ‘Tomorrow, the FDA will hopefully … Read more
Pulse oximeters that measure blood oxygen levels are FOUR times more likely to be inaccurate in black patients than white patients, study finds, as scientists worry the devices weren’t designed to scan blood color through darker skin Researchers looked at readings of pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen levels, of black patients and white patients In 12% … Read more
An Alaska healthcare worker suffered a serious allergic reaction after receiving Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday, a new report says. Three people familiar with the matter told The New York Times that the person was hospitalized and in stable condition as of Wednesday morning. The worker is said to have no history of allergies to … Read more
BREAKING NEWS: Alaska healthcare worker with no history of drug allergies suffered serious ‘anaphylactic-like’ reaction after getting Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine A healthcare worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving Pfizer Inc’s coronavirus vaccine Her or she was hospitalized and is still being treated as of Wednesday morning The worker had no history … Read more