A. Oveta Fuller, Virologist, Associate Professor Microbiology & Immunology, Medical School, U Michigan, Faculty in STEM Initiative-African Studies Center
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FDA AMDAC review of Merck’s molnupiravir EUA was 13 yes, 10 no. I voted no. Its 30% efficacy at best, use only by unvaccinated over 18, not pregnant, persons within 5 days of start of symptoms, necessary complete compliance and potential mutagenesis say risk outweighs benefit.
NPR Discussion on vaccine hesitancy among young black people is much needed. Questions should have a trusted safe relevant, “meet me where I am” place to be answered. [email protected]
As pregnancy naturally brings a temporary type of immunosuppressive, vaccination against COVID and booster are love and wisdom in action for mothers, a mother to be and the people around them.
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Dr. Fuller talks FDA advisory COVID-19 vaccines and hesitancy. Pleased to connect with student readers of U. Michigan’s daily newspaper. It’s critical to remain informed and attentive in using every prevention for to stop COVID spread, especially now. michigandaily.com/news/dr-a-…
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The current rate of greenhouse gas pollution is so high that the Earth has about 11 years to rein in emissions if countries want to avoid the worst damage from climate change in the future, a new study concludes. n.pr/3mJYIuz
Wonderfully written, well researched and thoughtful read that provides insightful perspectives on the two pandemics starkly unveiled in 2020. We can better appreciate their place in our collective history. Great journalism!
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JUST IN: Former Pres. George W. Bush on passing of Colin Powell: "He was a great public servant, starting with his time as a soldier during Vietnam...He was such a favorite of Presidents that he earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom – twice." abcn.ws/30DPJmb
"We see babies dying. I saw myself people eating leaves like goats." Residents of Ethiopia's Tigray region describe life under a government blockade. No medicine has arrived in Ethiopia's blockaded Tigray region since June. apne.ws/1LCeP7d
Pleased to join Vietnam 🇻🇳 and Switzerland 🇨🇭 teams in Geneva to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Friendship and solidarity among nations is needed more than ever. Happy 50th Anniversary to 🇻🇳 and 🇨🇭. @PressDept_MoFA @swiss_un
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My colleagues and I have voted unanimously to approve an additional shot of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months after first injection for those 18 yrs old and older.
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My colleagues and I on FDA VRBPAC voted unanimously to approve Moderna vaccine boosters for same groups as Pfizer booster shots.
Pleased on Friday w VRBPAC colleagues persevering to recommend another tool in toolkit towards managing COVID. Grateful—a decidedly No request turned to unanimous Yes in EUA access to 3rd dose as boost. Progress—gotta keep moving forward people! Having a victory dance moment
From pandemic to endemic SARS CoV-2 will require wise decisions by leaders and each person. Required vaccines have stopped or reduced many illnesses - polio, measles, mumps, pertussis, chickenpox, smallpox, influenza... We must add COVID-19 to the list.
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