Shocking Findings: 77% Increase in US Prison Deaths Revealed Amid COVID-19 Crisis

A New Study Reveals the Alarming Impact of COVID-19 on Incarcerated Individuals A recent study has brought to light the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on incarcerated individuals, particularly within US prisons. The study found that there was a shocking 77% increase in mortality rates within US prisons during the year 2020. This increase …

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“Nobel Prize Recognizes Trailblazing COVID Vaccine Pioneers

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman, esteemed researchers who made a groundbreaking discovery in modifying messenger RNA (mRNA), have been honored with the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Their groundbreaking work has paved the way for the development of highly …

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Everything You Need to Know About Fall COVID, Flu, and RSV Vaccinations

WASHINGTON >> Updated COVID-19 vaccines may be more easily accessible for adults, but young children still face frustrating scarcity. Health officials issued a reminder on Thursday that kid shots are now being shipped, and they emphasized the importance of getting a fall flu shot as well. In the past two weeks, approximately 2 million Americans …

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Exciting News: Kaiser Clinics to Administer COVID Vaccines from This Wednesday Onwards!

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is excited to announce that updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will be available to our members at most clinics throughout the state, starting Wednesday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highly recommends this vaccine for all Americans ages 6 months and older, as it provides protection against the potentially severe outcomes …

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Biden Receives Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Update alongside Annual Flu Shot: What You Need to Know

ASSOCIATED PRESS / 2022 President Joe Biden speaks about the government’s COVID-19 response, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House Campus in Washington, Jan. 13, 2022. President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu shot, the White House said Saturday, Sept. 23. WASHINGTON …

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Free at-Home COVID Tests to Resume in the United States: Get Yours Now!

WASHINGTON >> The Biden administration announced today that it is allocating $600 million in funding to produce innovative COVID-19 tests that can be used at home. Additionally, the administration is relaunching a website, COVIDTests.gov, where Americans can once again order up to four free tests per household. This initiative aims to prevent potential shortages of …

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Boost Your Health: Discover the Latest COVID Vaccine Recommendations by Health Department

Thank you for supporting the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this engaging story! The Hawaii Department of Health is urging all eligible residents to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccines before the fall and winter seasons. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have been recently updated and authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These vaccines specifically address …

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Hawaii Health Department Urges COVID-19 Vaccination: Stay Protected with Updated Vaccines

The Hawaii Department of Health is urging residents to prioritize their health by getting vaccinated with the updated COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines have been specifically designed to combat the prevalent XBB lineages of the omicron variant, which are responsible for the majority of COVID-19 cases in Hawaii. Recently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug …

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