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Researchers detect 2 new SARS-CoV-2 strains on Polish mink farms
The strains are most closely related to variants circulating in humans more than 2 years earlier, the possible result of
Read more.New data show safety of Pfizer COVID vaccine for teens ages 12 to 17
Very few serious adverse events were reported, and instances of myocarditis were lower than initially reported.
Read more.US racial minorities less likely to get COVID vaccine after bad healthcare experiences
A total of 3.5% of respondents said they had worse healthcare experiences than people of other races due to discrimination.
Read more.Canadian study shows more hospitalizations—but fewer severe outcomes—during recent COVID waves
The study was based on patients with lab-confirmed COVID-19 seen at 155 Canadian hospitals.
Read more.CDC finalizes COVID vaccine changes, paving way for extra bivalent doses for vulnerable groups
The move supports a recommendation from the Food and Drug Administration.
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