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Herd immunity is nice – but what about me?

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Shahrokh Shabahang discusses why we need a personalised approach to COVID-19 immunity testing. While these numbers do tell us something about the relative immunity of the population writ large, they don’t tell us anything about our own, personal immune profiles. What does that mean in real-world terms?

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Mix and match regimen of AZ and Pfizer COVID jabs works well

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Giving one dose each of AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides good protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but may be associated with more adverse reactions, according to new clinical trial data. “There is an excellent response to a second dose, even after a 10 month delay from the first.”

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FDA reviewers back Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ahead of panel

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Pfizer and BioNTech are asking for an Emergency Use Authorization of their vaccine based on phase 3 data, which can be converted into a full licence at a later date once further trial information is published. of participants. of participants.

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Important information about Dupixent and vaccines

The Checkup by Singlecare

Dupixent works by moderating the immune system—and that can interfere with how your body responds to certain vaccinations. How Dupixent works in the body “People with autoimmune diseases have an immune system that essentially overreacts to certain triggers,” says Jody A. Can you get vaccinated while taking Dupixent?

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How advanced technology can streamline the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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The integration of real-time track and trace technology, handheld mobile smart devices and advanced analytics solutions into the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is our best shot to enhance the global vaccination effort and combat new variants with herd immunity. That information is then immediately uploaded to the cloud for employees to reference.

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Can dogs take Zyrtec?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Dogs can have allergic reactions to various allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mold, and certain foods.” “Vets have the knowledge and expertise to determine the appropriate dosage and form of Zyrtec for dogs based on their individual needs and health conditions,” says Dr. Ochoa.

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The 5 Stages of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

The Thyroid Pharmacist

This means that our immune system recognizes the thyroid gland as a foreign invader and begins to attack it, eventually leading to the destruction of our thyroid tissue. Left unbalanced, the immune system may go on to attack different parts of the body, leading to the development of other autoimmune conditions.