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Covid vaccines prevented at least 330,000 deaths among U.S. seniors in 2021, health officials say

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COVID-19 vaccines saved the lives of more than 300,000 seniors and other Americans enrolled in Medicare last year, according to a report released Friday by the Department of Health and Human Services. Vaccines also were credited for more than 650,000 fewer COVID hospitalizations and a savings of $16 billion in direct medical costs.

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Reuters

White House says COVID booster campaign going well, should pick up

The White House expects the rate of vaccination in its fall booster campaign to pick up over the coming weeks, and its COVID response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha on Friday characterized the initial pace as 'a really good start.'

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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abc News

300,000 COVID deaths among seniors avoided because of vaccines, report finds

The reduction in severe COVID outcomes saved $16 billion in direct medical costs, the report found.

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Updated Covid-19 boosters are 'most important thing' Americans can do for their health today, official says

About 11.5 million people in the United States have gotten an updated Covid-19 booster, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but more people need to prepare for fall and winter by getting their shots now, health officials said Friday.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

Few Americans get new covid booster shot ahead of projected winter surge

With only 4 percent of eligible people fully boosted, experts fear thousands of people may die needlessly.

2 years ago

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CNBC

Covid vaccines prevented at least 330,000 deaths among U.S. seniors in 2021, health officials say

The U.S. has rolled out new booster shots that target the omicron BA.5 subvariant, and health officials believe the new shot will provide stronger protection.

2 years ago·United States

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Channel News Asia

White House says COVID-19 booster campaign going well, should pick up

WASHINGTON: The White House expects the rate of vaccination in its fall booster campaign to pick up over the coming weeks, and its COVID-19 response coordinator Dr Ashish Jha on Friday (Oct 7) characterised the initial pace as 'a really good start.' The United States in September started rolling out the up

2 years ago·Singapore

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