CDC recommends new COVID booster for all Americans over 6 months amid rising cases, hospitalizations – ABC News

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director signed off on the recommendation that all Americans aged 6 months and older receive the updated COVID booster on Tuesday amid rising cases and hospitalizations across the country. Source: CDC recommends new COVID booster for all Americans over 6 months amid rising cases, hospitalizations – ABC News

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Sarcopenia Increased During the Pandemic | Sarcopenia-COVID-19_20230707_v1.pdf

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people implemented social distancing measures. Exercise and other physical activities at the gym or other public facilities were restricted to minimize the spread of infections. The effects of quarantines and social distancing have had a significant impact on the physical fitness, muscle strength, and overall wellness of older adults. All these factors have increased the rate of sarcopenia and frailty. Source: Sarcopenia-COVID-19_20230707_v1.pdf

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COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosting During Pregnancy Benefits Pregnant People and Newborns

Receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can benefit pregnant people and their newborn infants, according to findings recently published in Vaccine. The paper describes results from the Multisite Observational Maternal and Infant Study for COVID-19 (MOMI-VAX), which was funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. Source: COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosting During Pregnancy Benefits Pregnant People and Newborns

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