Mayo expert explains breakthrough COVID-19 cases and vaccines
Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr John OHara outlines that vaccines mainly prevent severe illness and hospitalization. Breakthrough cases remain rare and often occur in immunocompromised patients while the delta surge is likely to continue, making vaccination critical into winter.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
John O’hara
Mayo Clinic
U.S
Doctor pleads to friend over vaccine fears in Charleston
Infectious disease specialist Krutika Kuppalli voices frustration as COVID-19 deaths rise statewide. SC health officials report over 10 000 deaths and vaccination at about 45 percent among eligible residents, highlighting the challenge of reaching the vaccine-hesitant through personal networks.
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R. Krutika Kuppalli
Medical University of South Carolina
Kuppalli
Charleston
Congress
San Francisco
South Carolina
Tibune News Service
Kamala Harris
Greenville
Work It Band Tricep Extensions Guided at Avon Center
A weekly eight week series at University Hospitals Avon Health Center teaches band tricep extensions with a resistance band. Tom Brady, with a degree in exercise science, created the program to strengthen upper body for daily tasks. Contact Renee Barrett at (440) 988-6822.
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University Hospitals Avon Health Center
Tom Brady
Brady
Back to School Safety Amid Delta Variant Guidance
Schools plan in person learning as delta spreads, with guidance from Dr. Offit and Dr. Tan on symptoms, testing, masking, and layered protections. Experts urge keeping sick children home, rapid tests at home, and continuing in person activities with precautions.
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Paul Offit
Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia
Education Week
Tina Tan
Lurie Children’s Hospital of
Chicago
Sara Bode
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus
Academy of Pediatrics
COVID
Tan
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Bode
CDC
Pediatrics Academy
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