The highly contagious Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is behind the latest surge across California and the U.S., and familiar measures — getting vaccinated, wearing masks, social distancing — are a good start for protection.
Melissa Healy
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CDC document paints more dire picture of threat posed by Delta variant
The Delta variant is more formidable than previously believed, due to its ability to infect and be spread by people who are vaccinated, a CDC document says.
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‘You can’t make me!’: Vaccine ‘obstinance’ is fueling Delta variant’s spread across America
The Delta variant of the coronavirus has taken on a decidedly American feel, mainly targeting those who just won’t get vaccinated.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
No vaccines for young children, but schools can reopen safely in the fall, a study shows
It is possible for schools to reopen safely in places where coronavirus is under control as long as certain steps are taken to mitigate the risks.
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Doctors fear COVID-19 vaccines are messing with mammograms
Radiologists have discovered a new side effect of COVID-19 vaccines: They make it more difficult to interpret mammogram results.
Posted inVaccine Watch
California, Santa Cruz County greenlight J&J vaccinations to resume immediately
The CDC and FDA lifted their pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations Friday, and state and county officials followed suit Sunday morning.
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U.S. lifts pause on J&J vaccinations, clearing the way for shots to resume
The CDC and FDA lifted their pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations, clearing the way for states to resume shots despite the tiny risk of rare blood clots.
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The dilemma in pausing J&J vaccine over risk of blood clots: Will it save lives or cost them?
A CDC advisory panel is grappling with the best way to “do no harm” regarding Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine and its risk of blood clots.
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Psychiatric and neurological problems are common in COVID-19’s wake, study finds
One-third of COVID-19 survivors were diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological condition within six months of being infected with the coronavirus.
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As threat of mutant COVID variants grows, vaccinations and mask wearing remain essential
UC Santa Cruz epidemiologist Marm Kilpatrick has unlocked clues to whether COVID-19 vaccines prevent vaccinated people…