CDC reports low COVID, RSV, flu vaccination rates
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. During the 2023-24 winter, the U.S. is facing increased risks of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza due to low vaccination rates. The CDC...
View ArticleLong COVID has caused thousands of USA deaths — CDC report
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. A CDC study highlights the growing public health issue of long COVID, which has caused over 3,500 U.S. deaths since January 2020....
View ArticleOnly 11% of US children are up-to-date with COVID vaccinations
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. Only 11% of U.S. children aged 6 months to 17 years are current with COVID vaccinations, half the rate of adults. Vaccination is...
View ArticleCOVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy – the CDC now recommends it
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. The CDC endorses the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant individuals based on a study showing no significant safety concerns. Research...
View ArticleIncreased risk of stillbirth among women with COVID-19 — get the vaccine
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. The CDC just published a report that women who have COVID-19 at delivery have an increased risk of stillbirth compared to women who...
View ArticleUpdated COVID-19 vaccines have high effectiveness
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. Recent research indicates that updated COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against severe results like emergency room visits and...
View ArticleNorovirus — highly contagious stomach virus hitting the USA
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. Norovirus cases are on the rise in the U.S., with 759 outbreaks reported by mid-February 2024. Despite being highly contagious and...
View ArticleBird flu outbreaks — what are the scientific facts
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. An emerging bird flu outbreak involves the H5N1 subtype, with the potential of infecting humans. Currently, 48 states reported...
View ArticleLong COVID cases continue to rise in the USA
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. Recent data from the US Census Bureau and CDC reveal a spike in long COVID cases into early 2024 compared to October 2023. Long...
View ArticleCOVID vax not linked to sudden deaths in young adults
The Skeptical Raptor, stalking pseudoscience in the internet jungle. A study from Oregon Health Authority analyzed cardiac-related deaths among 16 to 30-year-olds, finding no link between mRNA COVID...
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