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‘Triple demic’: what is it? Joe Biden administrator. opposes the American Academy of Pediatrics call for RSV, flu and COVID national emergency

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‘Triple demic’: what is it? Joe Biden administrator. opposes the American Academy of Pediatrics call for RSV, flu and COVID national emergency

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has resisted calls from pediatric health groups to declare a national emergency over the “Triple Demic.” The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association say cases of flu, COVID-19 and RSV are overwhelming the health system. Declaring a national emergency would give providers additional funding and greater regulatory … Read more

Recently tested positive for COVID? Here are the latest insulation guidelines – NBC Chicago

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Recently tested positive for COVID? Here are the latest insulation guidelines – NBC Chicago

If you’ve recently contracted COVID-19, you may be wondering what to do next, including what isolation protocol to follow. If you’ve had COVID before and followed proper guidelines, you should probably consider it as the current recommendations are not the same as the start of the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed … Read more

How many COVID tests should you do before you determine you don’t have the virus? Here’s What Experts Say – NBC Chicago

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How many COVID tests should you do before you determine you don’t have the virus? Here’s What Experts Say – NBC Chicago

COVID tests are the first line of defense against the virus, and the key to its effectiveness may be taking several. Experts warn that one negative test may not be enough to determine whether those who feel sick, especially those who have knowingly been exposed to COVID, have remained free of infection. In the most … Read more

How Many COVID Tests Should You Take? Experts say 1 negative may not be enough – NBC Chicago

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How Many COVID Tests Should You Take? Experts say 1 negative may not be enough – NBC Chicago

If you take a COVID test and it’s negative, it may not mean you’re free yet. For those who feel sick, especially those who had known COVID exposure, experts warn that one negative test may not be enough to determine you don’t have the virus. But how much testing is enough? The most recent update … Read more

America is skeptical of the ‘dark horse’ COVID vaccine that others abroad can’t get enough of

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America is skeptical of the ‘dark horse’ COVID vaccine that others abroad can’t get enough of

Nearly 225 million Americans are considered fully COVID-vaccinated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meaning they have received two or more doses of a vaccine. The number who have been fully vaccinated with Novavax, the latest vaccine to receive approval from US health officials: just 6,278. The traditional protein-based vaccine, approved by … Read more

Has your home COVID test expired? Here’s How To Check And How Long The FDA Says Your Kit Should Last – NBC Chicago

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Has your home COVID test expired? Here’s How To Check And How Long The FDA Says Your Kit Should Last – NBC Chicago

For those experiencing COVID symptoms or having been exposed to the virus, home COVID test kits are an easy way to detect negative or positive COVID cases. However, all home-use COVID tests, including the free ones sent by the federal government through the United States Postal Service, are only good for use until a certain … Read more

How Accurate Are Home COVID Tests? It depends on when you’re testing – NBC Chicago

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How Accurate Are Home COVID Tests? It depends on when you’re testing – NBC Chicago

Home COVID testing has been credited with greatly improving access to testing and reducing demand at facilities, especially during peaks caused by the delta and omicron variants. Despite the positives, such as widespread availability and fast results, home testing is not recommended in all situations. In general, the sensitivity of rapid tests is typically 10-20% … Read more

Should You Take a Test Before Leaving Isolation After COVID? Here’s What Doctors And The CDC Are Saying – NBC Chicago

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Should You Take a Test Before Leaving Isolation After COVID? Here’s What Doctors And The CDC Are Saying – NBC Chicago

As the sub-variants omicron BA.5 and BA.2.75 spread across the country, more COVID-19 infections are occurring, leading to questions about the latest guidelines and whether recommendations have changed based on the new sub-variants. As far as isolation goes, the guidance remains the same no matter what strain a person has contracted, according to the Centers … Read more

How Accurate Are At-Home COVID Tests With BA.5? Chicago’s Top Doc Explains – NBC Chicago

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How Accurate Are At-Home COVID Tests With BA.5? Chicago’s Top Doc Explains – NBC Chicago

As the BA.5 omicron subvariant, COVID’s most contagious variant yet, continues to spread and more people look to test after exposure, how reliable are the at-home COVID tests with the latest strain? Chicago’s top doctor said that while the tests are reliable, some people may need more than one before they get a positive result. … Read more