Antibiotic overuse in children s hospitals is leading to more superbug infections in kids
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Doctors acknowledge that antibiotics are overprescribed.
The pandemic is just making the problem worse, they say.
Overuse of antibiotics leads to increases in infection from antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
The overuse of antibiotics among pediatric patients is rampant, and likely contributing to a spike in cases of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in children s hospitals around the United States. The coronavirus pandemic could make the problem even worse, some doctors say.
A study published in October found that among hospitalized children receiving antibiotics, 26% were getting suboptimal treatment - drugs that either weren t right for the infection they had, or were unnecessary.
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WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) Millions of liberals were traumatized on Tuesday when they found themselves in agreement with Mitch McConnell, liberals are reporting.
From Santa Monica, California, to the Upper West Side of Manhattan, liberals sought emergency counselling, complaining of a range of symptoms after realizing that they were on the same side as the senator from Kentucky.
Carol Foyler, a liberal from Austin, Texas, said that she experienced lightheadedness and nausea after liking a Facebook post that detailed McConnell’s remarks in the Senate. “The room started spinning,” she said.
Dr. Davis Logsdon of the University of Minnesota Medical School said that liberals who are traumatized by agreeing with McConnell should “not be concerned” and should recognize that it is a temporary condition.
Walz blasts Trump administration for lack of vaccine stockpile
Gov. Walz said the federal government has botched the rollout, with the latest news about the lack of a promised stockpile. Author: Danny Spewak Updated: 10:14 PM CST January 15, 2021
ST PAUL, Minn. Gov. Tim Walz on Friday blasted the Trump administration for a “botched” vaccine rollout plan, accusing the federal government of misleading states about the existence of a federal stockpile to provide second-dose immunity.
Three days ago, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar released new guidance to states, asking them to expand vaccine access to people 65 and older or with health conditions that put them at more risk of dying from COVID-19. With that guidance came the assurance that the federal government would release a reserve supply of vaccines, allowing people to get their second doses as required for full immunity.
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The study for Phase 3 is to determine if the vaccine actually prevents a COVID-19 infection.
January 15, 2021
The University of Minnesota Medical School is one of a hundred institutions participating in the study.
Medical researchers say after undergoing the first two stages of clinical trials, Novavax vaccine shows promise.
Infectious disease professionals across the nation and internationally, including the U of M Medical school, will be starting a large clinical to further evaluate the effectiveness of the Novavax vaccine.
The initial trials of this anti-viral medication showed participants had positive immune responses.
The study for Phase 3 is to determine if the vaccine actually prevents a COVID-19 infection.
The phobia typically starts during childhood.
January 14, 2021
DULUTH, Minn. – Needle phobia can be very common among many people, but this fear is bringing up concerns as those individuals may choose not to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts say identifying individuals with a fear of needles and finding ways to help them overcome the challenge can help increase the chances of them wanting to get the injection.
A fear of needles typically starts during childhood.
Some people grow out of it, but others carry the fear into adulthood.
“It’s a pretty common thing for us to be scared because most of us don’t really like the idea of something poking our skin, said Dr. Christine Conelea, a pediatric psychologist for the University of Minnesota Medical School.