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CDC Update on SARS CoV-2 Variant BA.2.86
New update on the Covid-19 variant BA.2.86 as of Sept. 8, 2023. Highlights:
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CDC Update Today on Covid-19 Variant BA.2.86
Today’s update by the CDC on the Covid-19 variant BA.2.86 is at this link. Highlights: “CDC’s current assessment is that the updated COVID-19 vaccine, which will be available in mid-September, will likely be effective at reducing severe disease and hospitalization. Immune responses generated from prior infection also help protect against severe outcomes of COVID-19. There…
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CDC ACIP to Discuss Covid-19 Vaccines on September 12, 2023
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has a scheduled meeting on September 12, 2023 to discuss Covid-19 vaccines. The information about it is a bit difficult to find. It’s announced as a notice on the Federal Register. On the agenda: Matters To Be Considered: The agenda will include discussion of COVID–19 vaccines. Recommendation…
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Easy Read Flu Shot Guidance from CDC
There is an easy to read guide about the seasonal influenza shot for 2023-24 at this link.
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Sena Returning New Coffee Maker Today Already!
Well, Sena’s returning the new Mecity coffee maker today. Go figure, we just got it. There’s really nothing wrong with how it works. It’s a little tough to remove the pod after the brewing is done. It would be nice to have a machine able to make a full mug of coffee, which would mean…
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Official CDC Update on New Covid-19 Variant BA.2.86
I’ve been looking for official CDC news about the new Covid-19 variant, BA.2.86 and it looks like it was just posted on their website yesterday. Highlights: “Last week, a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called BA.2.86 was detected in samples from people in Denmark and Israel. At least two cases have been identified in the United…
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Heat Joke Alert On the Loose!
The Excessive Heat Warning is still on, so you’re going to need another heat joke: Knock, knock. Who’s there? Kenya. Kenya who? Kenya open the door so I can fix your air conditioner? I’m hoping for your sake this will be the last heat joke alert.
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Heat Joke Alert for Crying Out Loud!
The heat wave continues and the heat joke today is: Q: What do we say about politicians during a heat wave? A: It’s not the heat, it’s the stupidity. The Heat Index could go as high as 114 degrees. The end might be in sight on Friday. Hang in there and stay cool.
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Heat Joke Alert Again!
Here’s another heat joke. Q: How hot is it? A: It’s so hot, you don’t have to be a liar to set your pants on fire. All you have to do is step outside. It’s no joke, frankly. Heat index values could be in the 110-115 degree range. The Excessive Heating Warning has been extended…
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Heat Joke Alert!
OK, I got sort of a Dad joke about the heat. It’s about 106 degrees now with the heat index in Iowa City. Q: What do you call a flying saucer on a really hot day? A: An Unidentified Frying Object Believe it or not, I couldn’t find this joke anywhere on the internet. So…
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