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reyesbrian

Why Some Skip the COVID Booster

Turns out, not everyone’s lining up for their annual COVID booster—especially younger folks and those with less schooling. Egyptians are the most chill about getting the shot, but Jordanians and Ghanaians are way more hesitant. The biggest reason? Fear of side effects. But here’s the twist: people who know more about the vaccine and have a positive attitude are way less likely to skip it. Looks like education and good vibes matter more than you’d think! #COVID19 #VaccineHesitancy #HealthNews #Health

tuckerariel

COVID & Miscarriage: What You Need to Know

Did you know getting COVID before or during pregnancy could double or even triple your risk of miscarriage before 20 weeks? A new study looked at nearly 27,000 pregnancies and found the risk jumps if you had moderate to severe COVID. But don’t panic—miscarriage is still rare, and experts say vaccines and good prenatal care can help keep you and your baby safe. If you’re planning to get pregnant, talk to your doc about vaccines and managing any health conditions! #PregnancyHealth #COVID19 #MiscarriageAwareness #Health

Brandon Burke

Your Genes Might Link Mental Health & COVID

Wild new research says some mental health conditions like depression, ADHD, and PTSD might actually share genetic roots with how your body responds to COVID-19. It’s not just about lifestyle or stress—your DNA could be playing a double role in both your mind and your immune system. Scientists even found specific genes that connect mood, stress, and immune response. Makes you wonder how much of our health is all tangled up together! #MentalHealth #COVID19 #Genetics #Health

suarezpatricia

COVID-19’s Sneaky Kidney Side Effect

Just found out COVID-19 can double your risk of advanced kidney disease—even if you never had kidney issues or severe symptoms at first! This risk is way higher than with the flu, especially if you’re over 45 or have diabetes or high blood pressure. Men are hit harder, too. Basically, even a mild COVID case could have long-term effects on your kidneys. Wild, right? Time to keep an eye on those labs! #COVID19 #KidneyHealth #CKD #Health

Melanie James

FDA Flags Rare Heart Risk in Young Men

Did you see this? The FDA just told Pfizer and Moderna to update their COVID vaccine labels with a warning about rare heart inflammation—mainly in guys 16-25. Out of a million doses, about 38 young men had issues like myocarditis or pericarditis, but most cases get better pretty fast. The FDA says they’re being extra transparent, and both companies have 30 days to respond. No public statements from Pfizer or Moderna yet, but this is definitely one to watch! #COVID19 #VaccineUpdate #HealthNews #Health

Rebecca Cowan

Why Nursing Home Outbreaks Spread Fast

Turns out, when nursing home staff work at multiple facilities, infections like COVID-19 spread way faster—especially in crowded homes. Researchers found that keeping staff-sharing below 5% really helps stop outbreaks, but once it goes over 30%, even masks and vaccines can’t keep up. Basically, more shared staff = more risk for everyone. If you’ve got loved ones in nursing homes, this is something to watch! #NursingHomes #COVID19 #Healthcare #Health

nheath

FDA’s New COVID Vax Plan Has Docs Split

Big shakeup in the COVID vaccine world! The FDA’s advisors just voted to update shots for the JN.1 strain, but the real drama? The FDA’s hinting at a new plan: only high-risk folks and seniors might get recommended for future boosters, not everyone. Experts are totally split on which strain to target next, and there’s a lot of side-eye about how this will affect vaccine makers like Novavax and Sanofi. Meanwhile, political pushback is heating up. Stay tuned—this could change how we all get vaxxed! #COVID19 #FDA #Vaccines #Health

Spencer Brewer

FDA’s Big Move on mRNA Vaccines

Major update: The FDA is now limiting mRNA COVID shots (like Pfizer and Moderna) to folks 65+ or those with high-risk conditions. Why? They want more data for younger people and are asking for expanded warning labels about rare heart inflammation. Experts say mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives and are still super effective. The risk of heart issues is way higher from getting COVID than from the shot. Wild how much debate is still swirling! #mRNA #COVID19 #VaccineUpdate #Health

Barry Miller

FDA’s COVID Vax Shake-Up: Only for High-Risk?

Big news: The FDA just changed the COVID vaccine game! Now, only folks 65+ or those at high risk are getting the official vax recommendation. No more annual shots for everyone—healthy kids and adults under 65 are off the list unless new trials prove it’s worth it. The move follows super low booster rates and puts the US in line with other countries. Some are worried this could fuel more vaccine hesitancy. What do you think about this switch? #COVID19 #FDA #VaccineUpdate #HealthNews #PublicHealth #Health