After favourable results in an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) trial, Pfizer has now begun the process to get its vaccine approved for children aged 5-11. According to a spokeswoman, the trial results showed a favourable safety profile and a robust antibody response to two doses of the vaccine. The dose size for children aged 5-11 is around one-third of the standard dose size.
One of the most heavily vaccinated countries, Singapore, has seen a significant rise in cases. From 29 cases on August 22, it has now risen to 3700 cases on October 9. However, there is a silver lining. 98.5% of all local infected cases over the past 4 weeks were asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, showing that the vaccine is still saving lives.
As NSW celebrates ‘Freedom Day’, vaccinated people are out enjoying a whole range of activities they haven’t been able to do in 4 months. As a result of this, there will be more mingling between vaccinated and unvaccinated people in public transport, streets, schools and more. Does this pose a risk?
You open your eyes, reach for a glass of water before you’ve even properly woken up, and wonder why your mouth feels like it’s full of cotton wool. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. That parched, sticky feeling, often described as cotton mouth at night, is one of the most common complaints people bring up with their doctor or dentist. The good news is that once you understand what’s behind it, you can usually find a way to ease it.
What Actually Causes That Parched Feeling?
Good quality sleep is essential for your health – but it could be your diet that’s getting in the way! Here are 6 foods that could be negatively impacting your sleep.
Two real-world studies published this week have confirmed that the protection from COVID-19 infection given by the Pfizer vaccine wanes after 2 months. According to a study from Qatar, the waning of immunity accelerates after the 4th month, to reach a low level of 20%. However, protection against hospitalisation and death stayed above 90%, meaning Pfizer vaccines are still saving lives.
Australia is quickly working towards 80% of over-16s getting vaccinated, now with the added pressure of vaccine mandates and passports. However, there is a very small group of people who can’t get a COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons – so who can get a medical exemption, and how?
Trial results for a new COVID-19 treatment have been described as ‘impressive’ by America’s leading infectious diseases expert, Dr Anthony Fauci. The Merck pill is an oral antiviral pill, and could be a crucial tool for fighting the pandemic. According to a press release from Merck, the trial found that the drug cut the risk of hospitalisation or death by 50%.
Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night, however studies show most of us aren’t getting enough sleep. The consequences can be severe – here’s how:
