
What We’re Reading: Vaccine Booster Shot; Rare Nerve Syndrome Warning; Pesticide Linked to Brain Damage in Children
HHS officials say that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to get a booster shot; FDA issues a warning on link between the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and a rare neurological condition; California counties sue pesticide manufacturer over widely used bug killer that may cause brain damage in children and fetuses.
HHS Officials Say Fully Vaccinated Do Not Need Vaccine Booster Shot
HHS officials said after a meeting with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Pfizer yesterday that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to get a booster shot amid the spread of more contagious
Rare Nerve Syndrome Linked With Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Yesterday, the FDA issued a warning that the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) can lead to an increased risk of a rare neurological condition known as Guillain-Barré syndrome, which occurs when the immune system damages nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and occasional paralysis. According to
Lawsuit Alleges Pesticide Caused Brain Damage in Children
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