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COVID-19 vaccine generally safe for teenagers and young adults, government officials and medical groups say

A group of government health officials and medical organizations issued a statement supporting the COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents and young adults after a meeting of a special advisory committee with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The vaccines are safe and effective, and they prevent COVID-19 illness. They will help protect you and your… Read More: COVID-19 vaccine generally safe for teenagers and young adults, government… »

Bosses should mandate Covid vaccinations for workers, national staffing firm CEO says

Employees fully vaccinated against Covid should embrace a return to the office rather than run away from it, LaSalle Network CEO Tom Gimbel told CNBC on Wednesday. “The challenge that we have is a mindset challenge of the employee,” said Gimbel, also founder of the Chicago-based, national staffing and recruiting firm. “They’re viewing it as… Read More: Bosses should mandate Covid vaccinations for workers, national staffing firm… »

Which COVID vaccine is best? Here’s why that’s really hard to answer

Breadcrumb Trail Links Health You might think clinical trials might provide some answers about which vaccine is ‘best,’ particularly the large phase 3 trials, but direct comparison is complex Author of the article: Wen Shi Lee and Hyon Xhi Tan, The Conversation Every vaccine delivered is a small but significant step towards global normality. Photo by… Read More: Which COVID vaccine is best? Here’s why that’s really hard… »

Could you write for aidsmap?

Over the past few couple of years we have been supporting new writers to develop their skills and would like to hear from others who would be interested in joining us. We’re inviting new applications to our Emerging Voices programme. It aims to give new writers opportunities to develop their skills in a professional and… Read More: Could you write for aidsmap? »