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MAJOR!!!



https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/26/moderna-coronavirus-vaccine-shows-strong-immune-response-in-older-adults-402344">Moderna coronavirus vaccine shows strong immune response in older adults (as well as for the young) !!!



The European Commission to buy 80 million doses of the vaccine.



Moderna's coronavirus vaccine candidate appears to be safe and produce a strong immune response in older adults, according to new data from an early trial presented by the company at a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meeting today.



The study of 20 adults over the age of 55 found that almost two months after receiving the second of two vaccine doses, participants had antibody levels higher than those of people who have recovered from Covid-19.



"We believe we picked the absolutely right dose" for both younger and older adults, said Tal Zaks, Moderna's chief medical officer, in an interview.





How well a coronavirus vaccine might work for older adults has been an open question, because the immune system's ability to respond to threats declines with age. A vaccine that protects younger adults and children might not work for older adults.



The data Moderna presented today was similar to data from a Phase I trial in younger people that was published in The New England Journal of Medicine in July.



The findings from Moderna's study have not been peer-reviewed or published in a scientific journal, but the company said it has submitted the results to a peer-reviewed publication.



On Monday, Moderna reached an agreement with the European Commission to buy 80 million doses. Zaks said he expects the company to present Phase 3 trial data for approval to regulators late this year or early next year.

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https://www.theepochtimes.com/pandemic-spurring-mental-health-crisis-in-us-experts-say_3469596.html">Shutdowns Spur Mental Health Crisis in US, Experts Say



A basket of worries—spurred by anxieties related to job security, financial instability, grief from death, or loneliness—are plaguing an increasing number of Americans living amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its shutdown measures.



Among 5,412 Americans surveyed at the end of June, 41 percent reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition, according to an Aug. 14 Morbidity and Mortality report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number is higher among younger adults between the ages of 18 and 24, with 75 percent of respondents reporting experiencing at least one condition.



Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety, has noticed "a huge surge in depression, suicidality, and anxiety during the pandemic," she told The Epoch Times. Manly has participated in a number of programs to help those affected, including virtual group sessions, free mental health videos, and individual therapy work.



Just over 10 percent of adults reported seriously considering suicide in the previous 30 days before June, the CDC said, approximately twice the number reported in 2018.



A growing number of tragedies, coupled with the uncertainty of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, is spurring a similar mindset to a restless period that occurred after 9/11, according to Carole Lieberman, a doctor, psychiatrist, and author.



She also warned about the negative effects of a fearmongering media.

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https://www.theepochtimes.com/pandemic-spurring-mental-health-crisis-in-us-experts-say_3469596.html">Shutdowns Spur Mental Health Crisis in US, Experts Say



A basket of worries—spurred by anxieties related to job security, financial instability, grief from death, or loneliness—are plaguing an increasing number of Americans living amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its shutdown measures.



Among 5,412 Americans surveyed at the end of June, 41 percent reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition, according to an Aug. 14 Morbidity and Mortality report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number is higher among younger adults between the ages of 18 and 24, with 75 percent of respondents reporting experiencing at least one condition.



Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety, has noticed "a huge surge in depression, suicidality, and anxiety during the pandemic," she told The Epoch Times. Manly has participated in a number of programs to help those affected, including virtual group sessions, free mental health videos, and individual therapy work.



Just over 10 percent of adults reported seriously considering suicide in the previous 30 days before June, the CDC said, approximately twice the number reported in 2018.



A growing number of tragedies, coupled with the uncertainty of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, is spurring a similar mindset to a restless period that occurred after 9/11, according to Carole Lieberman, a doctor, psychiatrist, and author.



She also warned about the negative effects of a fearmongering media.

I been saying this for the past few months. About the mental stress on folks, like suicide and depression and loneliness. And as someone who has been going through things lately, this shit needs to end, NOW.

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I suppose this is good news.....by Justin Trudeau's standards anyway.

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I suppose this is good news.....by Justin Trudeau's standards anyway.

Sad but true





Fash - I just post red one under "Pariah" you will like I bet ("US Firms Move Supply Chains Out of China .............")



It's really good news for Taiwan





Seoul:  If you have not explored it, check out "Premium" Link at bottom of front page (assuming it is a link in your edition) -



it is vast / monstrous with so many great topics if one explores them .. even allows you to go back weeks

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https://globalnews.ca/news/7307345/novavax-vaccine-canada-agreement/?utm_source=NewsletterNational&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=2020">Canada secures 2 more new deals for possible COVID-19 vaccines



Canada has inked two additional deals with companies working on a possible vaccine for COVID-19.



The two agreements include 76 million doses of Novavax Inc.'s vaccine candidate and 38 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's candidate.



They bring Canada's total number of procurement agreements with vaccine developers to four, as deals with Pfizer Canada and Moderna were announced earlier this month.



Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged Monday that there is "a lot more work to go" on the development of any of these vaccines, but said the "broad range of vaccine developers" Canada has signed on with will be beneficial in the long run.



"It's possible there will be a breakthrough soon, but we don't know where or when that breakthrough will be," he said.



"Taken together, our vaccine agreements will give Canada at least 88 million doses with options to obtain tens of millions more."





[I'd say this all could and should have been done long ago, but our great leader was never known to be on, much less ahead of, the ball]

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Yes. Absolutely.



I want to take back my life



I will keep trying for an antibody test first to confirm that my February pneumonia diagnosis was actually pneumonia

The timing leaves an unlikely but possible question mark .. but I was very healthy and strong when it hit me very hard and came out of nowhere