At my age, it’s time to fight everyday ageism — especially when I’m guilty of it
I’ve fallen prey to reinforcing many stereotypes that say old is bad (and young is good). View original article Contributor: Steven Petrow
Month: December 2020
Alternative Medicine: Medicare approves acupuncture for chronic low back pain – Citrus County Chronicle
Alternative Medicine: Medicare approves acupuncture for chronic low back pain Citrus County Chronicle >View original article Contributor:
C.D.C. Panel Endorses Moderna Vaccine for Americans
The approval sets the stage for widespread inoculations in the United States with a second coronavirus vaccine. View original article Contributor: Katherine J. Wu
She helps people who qualify as legally blind see again
For Miami native Vanessa Marino, a part-time filing job in the months before she started college two decades ago has led to a career as an optometrist that is rewarding … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Trump Administration Moves To Clear Up ‘Confusion’ With Governors After States Say COVID-19 Vaccine Allotments Were Cut
The Trump Administration says miscommunication was to blame for a rift between the federal government and state governors who complained of receiving fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses than they were initially promised for next week’s round of deliveries. “There was some confusion between planning and training numbers provided in mid-November and actual official weekly allocations, which … Read more
Inside the First COVID-19 Vaccinations Given at Long-Term Care Centers in the U.S.
Kate Latta didn’t get much sleep last night, but that’s understandable. The pharmacist and store manager at a Walgreens pharmacy in Columbus, Ohio, Latta learned just three days ago that she would be part of a historic vaccination program this morning (Dec. 18). In the spring, the U.S. government contracted with retail pharmacy chains CVS … Read more
Attorneys Say 2 Federal Prisoners Facing Execution Have COVID-19 and Should Be Spared
At least two federal prisoners scheduled to be executed in President Donald Trump’s final days in office have tested positive for COVID-19, their attorneys said Friday, ramping up demands that their executions be called off in light of an outbreak of the virus on federal death row. Corey Johnson, 52, convicted in a series of … Read more
Here’s What’s Behind Americans’ Uneasy Relationship With Vaccines
Time was, nobody quarreled with the idea of a new vaccine. In 1955, church bells rang and headlines blared when Jonas Salk announced that his new vaccine against polio was safe, effective and powerful. Similar, if more subdued, enthusiasm greeted the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963 and the global eradication of smallpox in … Read more
Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Becomes Second Shot Authorized for Emergency Use in the U.S.
The U.S. now has two COVID-19 vaccines that are safe and effective enough for the public. On Dec. 18, the Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna, a biotech company based in Massachusetts. The decision followed an overwhelming 20 to zero vote, with one abstention, … Read more
First vaccines in Brazos Valley bring out emotions in healthcare workers – KAGSTV.com
First vaccines in Brazos Valley bring out emotions in healthcare workers KAGSTV.com >View original article Contributor: