Herd immunity

Groundbreaking COVID-19 Blood Donor Seroprevalence Study Illustrates Increase in Population with Antibodies Because of Vaccination

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
James Harrison (blood donor), Food and Drug Administration, Journal, COVID-19, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Antibody, Blood, Vaccination, American Medical Association, Infection, SAN, Sex, Population, JAMA, Safety, Serology, Multimedia, Research, Vaccine, American Red Cross, CDC, Food, Herd immunity, Health, Immunity, World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, Pharmaceutical industry

More than 1.5 million samples from blood donations were tested over 11 months, estimating an 83.3% rate for combined infection- and vaccine-induced antibodies, among other observations.

Key Points: 
  • More than 1.5 million samples from blood donations were tested over 11 months, estimating an 83.3% rate for combined infection- and vaccine-induced antibodies, among other observations.
  • The regions covered by the MASS-BD program represent 74% of the U.S. population greater than 16 years old.
  • "The act of donating blood not only helps save lives every day, but it is also providing critical research data to track the pandemic."
  • Those who receive Food and Drug Administration approved or authorized vaccines are eligible to give blood providing they meet other eligibility requirements.

New Coronavirus Testing Protocol Could Help Labs Keep Up With Rising Testing Demands as Delta Variant Spreads

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Articles, Medical specialties, Medicine, Vaccination, COVID-19 testing, Polymerase chain reaction, COVID-19 vaccine, COVID-19, Herd immunity, Vaccine

This protocol could play a vital role in helping labs keep up with coronavirus testing demands as the Delta variant fuels a new increase in COVID-19 cases around the world.

Key Points: 
  • This protocol could play a vital role in helping labs keep up with coronavirus testing demands as the Delta variant fuels a new increase in COVID-19 cases around the world.
  • Many resource-limited countries are still struggling to secure coronavirus vaccines, while in the U.S., vaccine hesitancy is hindering efforts to achieve herd immunity.
  • Typically, PCR coronavirus testing involves the extraction of viral genetic material from nasopharyngeal patient specimens transported in viral media.
  • In general, SwabExpress is much easier to perform than the standard PCR coronavirus testing protocol.

Cut To The Chase: Podcast With Gregg Goldfarb Features Statistician Who Issues Controversial And Optimistic Position On When We Reach Herd Immunity

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Epidemiology, Vaccination, Herd immunity, Prevention, Goldfarb, Salzberg

b"MIAMI, Fla., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On this week's episode of Cut to the Chase: podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb interviews Dr. Alan Salzberg, a statistician and principle of Salt Hill Statistics, for his take on when the United States will reach herd immunity against Covid.After researching the extensive data on Covid, Dr. Salzberg was able to project when herd immunity will take place.His analysis includes the most recent data from two countries that have vaccinated a relatively high portion of their populations, Israel and the United Kingdom.

Key Points: 
  • b"MIAMI, Fla., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On this week's episode of Cut to the Chase: podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb interviews Dr. Alan Salzberg, a statistician and principle of Salt Hill Statistics, for his take on when the United States will reach herd immunity against Covid.After researching the extensive data on Covid, Dr. Salzberg was able to project when herd immunity will take place.His analysis includes the most recent data from two countries that have vaccinated a relatively high portion of their populations, Israel and the United Kingdom.
  • After crunching the numbers, Dr. Salzberg announced on the episode that the will reach herd immunity after 50% of the population is fully vaccinated.
  • This position contravenes the consensus 70% figure that most public health officials are positing.\nAbout Cut to the Chase:\nCut to the Chase: podcast features compelling legal and public interest news and stories, including science and financial matters.
  • The podcast is the creation of Gregg Goldfarb, an attorney, entrepreneur, investor and activist.Gregg Goldfarb is the principal of Gregg M. Goldfarb, LLP a law firm that handles complicated civil litigation, including mass torts, class actions, first party insurance claims, and injury claims.\n"

Summit Health joins nationwide campaign with other leading US health care organizations to promote COVID-19 vaccination

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Vaccination, Medical specialties, Life sciences, Articles, Biotechnology, Herd immunity, Vaccine, Vaccination policy, Vaccine hesitancy

b'BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Health is collaborating with a coalition of 60 of America\'s top hospitals and health care institutions on a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

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  • b'BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Health is collaborating with a coalition of 60 of America\'s top hospitals and health care institutions on a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
  • Vaccination is an important step in this endeavor and likely our best hope for ending this pandemic," said Jeffrey Le Benger, MD, CEO of Summit Health.
  • "We are proud to join other leading health care providers across the country in this immense and historic vaccination effort.
  • To achieve herd immunity and help end the pandemic, leading health officials say at least 75% of the population needs to receive a vaccine.

Hospital Foundation launches wearable ‘VACCINATED’ merchandise

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Vaccination, Medical specialties, Epidemiology, Prevention, Life sciences, Biotechnology, Vaccine, Herd immunity, Articles

b'KITCHENER, Ontario, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With vaccinations shifting into high gear, the Grand River Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the Canadian release of the VACCINATED.

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  • b'KITCHENER, Ontario, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With vaccinations shifting into high gear, the Grand River Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the Canadian release of the VACCINATED.
  • Collection - wearable merchandise for individuals to declare their commitment to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and support herd immunity.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe know there are strong emotions around the vaccine rollout, and we also believe that many are keen to show their support of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s vaccination program and the science behind it,\xe2\x80\x9d explains the Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s President & CEO, Paul McIntyre Royston.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe collection is a testament to our path to celebrate the beginning of the end of COVID-19.\xe2\x80\x9d\nFrom wristbands and masks, to a hat, buttons and stickers, are all available as part of the new collection that promotes its wearer as vaccinated.
  • Products can be purchased on www.illbevaccinated.ca and photos of products are attached.\n'

Business Leaders Say 'Permanent' MIOSHA COVID Rule Recommendations Are Unworkable, Push Back on Whether COVID Restrictions Should Remain In Place Indefinitely

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
United States administrative law, Administrative law, Rulemaking, Articles, Workplace, Herd immunity, Justice

"\n"The permanent COVID-19 workplace safety rules MIOSHA is pursuing keeps government\'s thumb on decisions best left in the workplace between employers and employees," concluded Block.

Key Points: 
  • "\n"The permanent COVID-19 workplace safety rules MIOSHA is pursuing keeps government\'s thumb on decisions best left in the workplace between employers and employees," concluded Block.
  • "This one-size-fits all rule set does not account for vaccine rollout and herd immunity and does nothing to help businesses or our economy move forward.
  • It is governed by the Administrative Procedures Act, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328 and explained here .
  • MIOSHA has already submitted a Request for Rulemaking (RFR) to the MichiganOffice of Administrative Hearings and Rules (MOAHR) and is now submitting draft rules toMOAHR to review for legal authority.

US Will Reach Herd Immunity Threshold by Mid- Summer According to Oliver Wyman

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Medical specialties, Vaccination, Medicine, Epidemiology, Immunology, Herd immunity, Prevention, Immunity, Oliver Wyman, Vaccine, Wyman

Maine and Hawaii, which had low levels of infection, are predicted to be among the last states to reach herd immunity sometime after August.

Key Points: 
  • Maine and Hawaii, which had low levels of infection, are predicted to be among the last states to reach herd immunity sometime after August.
  • "Vaccinations will be critical for each state to reach herd immunity, especially for states with lower levels of COVID-19 infections to date," said Ugur Koyluoglu, Oliver Wyman partner.
  • To watch an animated video to see when each state might reach herd immunity, please click here .
  • With offices in 60 cities across 29 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation.

Pioneer Physicians Network Doctors Join Nationwide Physician Campaign Urging Patients to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Vaccination, Medical specialties, Epidemiology, Vaccine, Virology, Herd immunity, Health sciences, Health

Already, COVID-19 has taken the lives of over 500,000 Americans and over two million worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Already, COVID-19 has taken the lives of over 500,000 Americans and over two million worldwide.
  • "We were happy to participate in a national video involving physicians from all over the U.S. urging Americans to get the vaccine -- which will ultimately create herd immunity and stop the spread," says Gary Pinta, M.D., President of Pioneer Physicians Network.
  • "Some of our patients are wary about getting vaccinated and we let them know they have nothing to lose and everything to gain."
  • The campaign is a combined effort between agilon health and primary care physicians representing more than 50 independent physician practices across the country.

Doctors Nationwide Band Together to Launch Initiative Urging Patients to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Medical specialties, Vaccination, Medicine, Health sciences, Epidemiology, Immunology, Herd immunity, Prevention, Zoonoses, Vaccine, Cowpox, Immunity

Already, COVID-19 has taken the lives of 500,000 Americans and over two million people worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Already, COVID-19 has taken the lives of 500,000 Americans and over two million people worldwide.
  • "While we encourage all patients to get vaccinated, we feel compelled to do something on a larger scale to urge patients to create herd immunity, which ultimately will stop the infection and help save lives."
  • 'Herd immunity,' or 'population immunity,' happens when a population is immune either through vaccination or immunity developed through the previous infection.
  • According to research released by the Kaiser Family Foundation , 35 percent of black Americans have expressed hesitancy towards getting vaccinated.

President Charles Savarin is First Dominican to Receive Vaccination as Nation Prepares Mass Rollout

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Health sciences, Medical research, Articles, Medicine, Vaccination, Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, DOMINICA, Herd immunity, AstraZeneca

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed in a mass rollout on the island, planned by the Ministry of Health, anticipated to begin on February 22nd.

Key Points: 
  • The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed in a mass rollout on the island, planned by the Ministry of Health, anticipated to begin on February 22nd.
  • Dominica is one of the nations least impacted by the coronavirus, recording zero deaths since the outbreak.
  • In order to maintain those high standards, Dominica is ensuring that its neighbouring islands also receive the vaccine to encourage herd immunity in the region.
  • Established nearly three decades ago, the Programme promotes foreign direct investment into the nation in exchange for the granting of citizenship.