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health29 days ago•11 min saved

Covid-19 Shifts to a Seasonal, Lower-Risk Threat, With Boosters Focused on the Vulnerable

Covid-19 has largely become a seasonal, milder respiratory threat for most people due to widespread immunity and the Omicron lineage, but it remains a risk for older adults, young children, and the immunocompromised. Boosters still offer protection for high‑risk groups, while uptake has fallen and vaccination policies are moving away from universal annual shots toward targeted protection for those most at risk.

via statnews.com|

#boosters #covid-19 #health

health1 month ago•267 min saved

Skipping Vaccines Raises Your Risk of COVID Reinfection, Doctors Warn

Experts warn reinfections are possible this season, especially for the unvaccinated, due to waning immunity and evolving variants. Vaccines don’t prevent all infections but reduce reinfection risk and illness severity; staying up to date with boosters and following layered protections—hand hygiene, testing, staying home when sick, masks—remains the best defense, with booster timing customized by your primary care doctor.

via AOL.com|

#boosters #covid-19 #health

gaming1 month ago•23 min saved

Strixhaven's Mystical Archive Returns with 65 Reprints for Limited Play

Secrets of Strixhaven’s Mystical Archive brings 65 instant/sorcery reprints across uncommon, rare, and mythic, available in Play Boosters and Collector Boosters (including Japanese variants and Silver Scroll Foils). The sheet isn’t Standard-legal, but fits Limited and other formats, with booster rates shifting toward uncommons/rare/mythics (about 87/13) and roughly 15 cards new to MTG Arena. Notable high-value picks include Force of Will, Vampiric Tutor, Cyclonic Rift, Jeska’s Will, and Akroma’s Will. The article praises the archive as one of the best bonus sheets and invites reader opinions on its impact and value.

via Draftsim|

#arena #boosters #gaming

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

UNC Faces Coaching Crossroads as Boosters Question Hubert Davis After Historic Collapse

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis’s future is in doubt after a historic first‑round NCAA Tournament loss to VCU; a core group of UNC boosters met to assess whether Davis can sustain a competitive roster next season, with funding concerns and a potential buyout discussed. No decision has been made yet, and UNC’s leadership says evaluations will continue in the coming days, signaling a seismic coaching rethink for a blue-blood program.

via CBS Sports|

#boosters #college-basketball #hubert-davis

health3 months ago•8 min saved

Boosted speed-of-processing training cuts dementia risk by 25% over 20 years

In a 20-year follow-up of the ACTIVE trial, older adults who completed speed-of-processing training plus booster sessions (at 11 and 35 months) had a 25% lower risk of diagnosed dementia, including Alzheimer's, than controls; memory and reasoning training did not reduce risk. The effect, derived from Medicare data (1999–2019), required about 10 initial sessions plus boosters and total training time under 24 hours. Benefits likely stem from adaptive, implicit learning, with boosters essential for durability.

via Neuroscience News|

#active-study #boosters #cognitive-training

health3 months ago•266 min saved

Last-Call Winter Vaccines: Flu Shot and Boosters Before February Ends

With flu, COVID-19, RSV and other viruses circulating together, doctors urge getting key vaccines now. The flu vaccine is recommended through February, and boosters for COVID-19, a TDaP booster, and vaccines for RSV and pneumococcus are advised for eligible groups, especially adults over 65. Vaccination reduces risk of severe illness, hospitalization and community spread, even if you still contract some viruses. Vaccines are widely available at doctor’s offices, pharmacies and health departments, and immunity takes about two weeks to develop. February isn’t too late to get protected and help ease winter healthcare strain.

via AOL.com|

#boosters #covid-19 #flu

gaming4 months ago•9 min saved

FF7 Remake Intergrade Patch Signals Parity Ahead of Switch 2 and Xbox Launch

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on PS5 and PC will receive a substantial patch on January 22, 2026 that adds streamlined progression, lets HP/MP stay topped up, and introduces optional boosters for fixed high stats (including a 9,999-damage cap). Boosters can be toggled individually or in combos to ease replays as Square Enix aligns PS5/PC with Switch 2 and Xbox versions; the trilogy is confirmed for Xbox and Switch 2, though it's unclear whether boosters affect PS5 trophies.

via Eurogamer|

#boosters #final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade #gaming

health9 months ago•3 min saved

Navigating COVID-19 Vaccination Challenges Amid Rising Cases and New Guidelines

The COVID vaccine policy remains uncertain amid rising cases, with debates over safety, approval, and access, especially for children and low-risk groups, potentially impacting vaccination rates and public health efforts.

via Axios|

#boosters #covid-19 #fda-approval

gaming10 months ago•5 min saved

Pokémon TCG Restocks and New Releases Boost Collector Excitement

Amazon has restocked popular Pokémon TCG products like ETBs, bundles, and boosters, but prices are inflated due to high demand and limited supply, with some sets selling well above MSRP. Notable items include White Flare and Black Bolt ETBs, Destined Rivals expansions, Charizard collections, and various tins and booster packs, offering fans a range of options despite higher prices.

via IGN|

#amazon #boosters #card-stock

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Assessing the Impact of Updated COVID-19 Boosters on Hospitalization and Emergency Care"

A study published in Nature Communications by researchers at Stanford Medicine used a simulation model to predict the frequency of COVID-19 vaccination that best prevents severe disease in different U.S. populations. The model suggests that older individuals and those who are immunocompromised benefit more from frequent boosters—at least annually—while the benefit for younger, healthier populations is more modest. The findings support current CDC recommendations and suggest that public health strategies should focus on high-risk populations to increase booster uptake. The model also considered factors such as novel variants, transmission, and prior COVID-19 infection, and the researchers plan to update the model with new data as it becomes available.

via Medical Xpress|

#boosters #covid-19 #health

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"NCAA Halts NIL Investigations Following Antitrust Court Loss"

After a federal judge's ruling against NCAA rules and recruiting inducements, NCAA President Charlie Baker issued a memo to member schools, pausing investigations into NIL collectives backed by boosters. The decision comes amid chaos following an antitrust suit and is intended to avoid penalties for conduct consistent with the injunction while long-term solutions are underway, although it notably does not mention Congress.

via New York Post |

#antitrust-suit #boosters #college-athletics

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Comparing COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness: Latest Findings and Recommendations"

University of Michigan researchers analyzed over 80 studies and 150 million patient observations to assess the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine doses beyond the primary series, finding significant benefits of monovalent and bivalent boosters in preventing hospitalization and death. Their study supports the periodic update of vaccines to match circulating virus variants and emphasizes the importance of robust and reproducible results to solidify public trust and fight misinformation. The research, published in Science Advances, highlights the potential of biostatistics and epidemiology in evaluating vaccine effectiveness and underscores the strong protection provided by COVID-19 vaccines against severe illness and hospitalization.

via SciTechDaily|

#boosters #covid-19 #health

health2 years ago•7 min saved

"Understanding COVID-19 Immunity: From Post-Infection Protection to Omicron's Immune Escape"

Post-COVID immunity may last several months, but its duration can be influenced by variants and the severity of the initial infection. Antigen tests may not accurately detect COVID in the early stages of illness, and CDC guidelines recommend isolating for at least five days after testing positive. Experts suggest getting boosted every six months to maintain immunity, regardless of circulating variants, and emphasize the potential benefits in preventing severe symptoms and long COVID.

via NPR|

#boosters #covid-19 #health

health-politics2 years ago•4 min saved

DeSantis' Claim on Boosters and COVID-19 Infection Risk: Fact Check

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed that getting COVID-19 boosters makes individuals more likely to get infected, but experts disagree, stating that there is no hard evidence to support this claim. Studies on infection rates are difficult due to biases in participant selection and testing, and vaccines may not protect against all strains of the virus. Experts emphasize that boosters have been shown to be most effective against severe disease and reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations, but there is no evidence to suggest that they increase the risk of infection.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#boosters #covid-19 #fact-check

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Comparing Novavax's COVID Vaccine to Pfizer and Moderna: What You Need to Know

Novavax, the fourth COVID-19 vaccine option in the U.S., has been authorized for use as a primary vaccine series since early 2022 and recently as a booster for anyone ages 12 or older. It is a protein/adjuvant vaccine that includes a fully formed spike protein, unlike mRNA vaccines. Studies suggest that Novavax has comparable efficacy to Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, with around 55% effectiveness against symptoms and 28% effectiveness against infection during the Omicron wave. Mixing Novavax with mRNA vaccines may provide more durable protection, but further studies are needed. Novavax may have fewer side effects, but conclusive evidence is lacking. To get Novavax, individuals can check vaccines.gov or visit large pharmacy chains like Costco and CVS.

via Lifehacker|

#boosters #covid-19-vaccine #efficacy