In the video, Zaytoun appeared to be singing at one of his concerts, but his voice betrayed him and he appeared as if he was “joking” on stage, as he said with joke to the audience: “Good joke. “
Washington – Fall means it’s time for almost everyone to catch up on their flu and Covid-19 vaccines, and many older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus, RSV.
Yes, you can receive the flu and Covid-19 vaccines at the same time. Don’t call them boosters: They’re not just another dose of last year’s protection. Coronavirus and flu are escape artists, constantly mutating to evade the body’s immune defenses, so both vaccines are reformulated annually to target newer strains.
“Now is the best time” to get all recommended fall vaccines, said Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while getting her flu shot Wednesday. You also have an appointment to receive your Covid-19 vaccine. It is “the most effective thing you can do to protect yourself, your family and your community.”
While not perfect, vaccines offer strong protection against getting a severe case of the flu or Covid-19 (or dying from it).
“It may not prevent all infections, but those infections will be less serious,” said Dr. Demetre Daskalakis of the CDC. “I would rather my grandmother or great-grandmother have a cold than have to go to the emergency room on Thanksgiving Day.”
The challenge: getting more Americans to get the vaccine. Last year, only 45 percent of adults got vaccinated against the flu and an even smaller percentage, 23 percent, got vaccinated against Covid-19. A survey released Wednesday by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases shows that a similarly low number intend to get vaccinated this fall.
And the coronavirus killed more Americans than the flu last year.
“We may think it’s not going to be my turn, but let’s not take any chances,” said Dr. Michael Knight of George Washington University. “Why not get a vaccine that helps reduce that risk?”
Who needs to get vaccinated against covid-19 or the flu in the fall?
The CDC recommends that everyone over 6 months of age receive the updated Covid-19 vaccine and the annual flu vaccine. If you recently had Covid-19, you can wait two to three months, but you should still get the updated vaccine due to the expected increase in cases in winter.
Both viruses can be especially dangerous for certain groups, such as older people and those with weak immune systems and lung or heart diseases. Young children are also more vulnerable. The CDC counted 199 childhood flu deaths last year.
Pregnancy also increases the chances of contracting a serious illness such as Covid-19 or the flu, and vaccination protects the mother and also ensures that the newborn also has some protection.
What’s new in vaccines against covid-19?
Last fall’s vaccines targeted a strain of coronavirus that is no longer spreading, while this year’s are designed for a new section of the coronavirus family tree. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are formulated against a subtype of virus called KP.2, while the Novavax vaccine is directed against its original strain, JN.1. Daskalakis said they should all offer good cross-protection against other subtypes that are now spreading.
The Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines can be used by adults and children 6 months and older. The Novavax vaccine is a more traditional protein vaccine combined with an immune booster and is open to anyone 12 years of age or older.
Which flu vaccine to choose?
There are high-dose vaccines and one with a special immune booster designed for people 65 and older, but if they can’t find one easily, they can choose a regular flu vaccine for all ages.
For those who do not inject any vaccines, FluMist nasal spray is available in pharmacies and clinics for children between 2 and 49 years old, although next year it will be available for home use.
All of this year’s flu vaccines will protect against two strains of flu type A and one strain of flu type B. Another form of flu type B, once common, stopped spreading a few years ago and was removed from the vaccine.
What about the other virus, RSV?
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a cold-like nuisance for most people, but it also fills hospitals each winter and can be deadly for children under 5, the elderly, and people with certain high-risk health problems. risk.
The CDC recommends RSV vaccination for everyone age 75 and older and for people ages 60 to 74 who are at higher risk. It is a one-time vaccine, not an annual one, but only 24 percent of seniors received it last year. It is also recommended in late pregnancy to protect babies born during the fall and winter.
And while “your arm may hurt and you may feel sick for a day,” it’s also okay to get RSV, flu and Covid-19 vaccines at the same time, Daskalakis said.
How much will it cost?
Vaccines are supposed to be free under Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans if people use an in-network provider.
Last year, about 1.5 million uninsured adults received free Covid-19 vaccines through a federal program, but that program has since ended. Instead, the CDC is providing $62 million to health departments to help improve access, and states and big cities are starting to put their plans into action.
Call your local health department to ask about options because, in many areas, “vaccine availability at lower or no cost is expected to begin to appear in the coming weeks,” Dr. Raynard Washington advised. who heads the health department of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
This is the before and after of 38-year-old Amanda Bynes, the Nickelodeon child star.
Growing up in the spotlight, Amanda Bynes made her Hollywood debut as a child and has experienced some ups and downs throughout her career.
Amid her mental health struggles, the actress has also undergone a major physical transformation that has shocked her fans.
With his comedic films and infectious personality, he became a beloved child star.
Establishing herself as one of Nickelodeon’s top talents in the early years.
Amanda Bynes (REUTERS / Danny Moloshok)
Amanda Bynes was 10 years old when she began her acting career on Nickelodeon, having been in the public eye a lot over the years.
The actress got her start as part of the cast of Nickelodeon’s children’s show “All That” in 1998, making a name for herself as a young comedian.
She eventually became the star of The Amanda Show, which aired on the network from 1999 to 2002.
After her work on the children’s network, Amanda Bynes became a teen comedy queen.
Amanda Bynes (Instagram)
Being on the covers of magazines, starring in romantic comedies and winning awards for her roles.
While Amanda Bynes’ career was filled with leading roles, the actress would stop acting, it was only known that she was arrested on several occasions.
Mental health problems, drug abuse, legal issues and a guardianship would follow.
As a result, he had to go to rehab and after his collapse, he kept a relatively low profile.
Amanda Bynes (Instagram/@amandabynes1986)
Amanda Bynes, famous for ‘The Amanda Show’, among others, has had a very difficult few years due to mental health problems.
She has even been seen on the streets with a changed appearance, thinner and with black hair.
Amanda Bynes reappeared unrecognizable on social media, after being discharged from a psychiatric hospital more than a year ago.
Her appearance is causing a stir on social media, where Amanda Bynes’ fans are lamenting the deterioration she has experienced since 2010, when she announced her retirement from acting.
Amanda Bynes (Instagram amandaamandaamanda1986 / Instagram amandaamandaamanda1986)
Künzelsau (Baden-Württemberg) – The rescue operation became a case for the homicide squad: paramedics discovered first a seriously injured man (61) in an apartment, then his dead wife (50).
The emergency services were called to an apartment in the town of 16,500 inhabitants in the north-east of Baden-Württemberg at around 1 p.m. on Friday and found the man covered in blood. Due to the nature of the injuries, the emergency services called the police.
The Heilbronn public prosecutor’s office responsible for the case announced on Saturday: “A short time later, the police found the injured man and his 50-year-old wife, who was already dead, in the property. Based on the current status of the investigation, the public prosecutor’s office and the police are assuming that this was a homicide.”
According to current information, the 61-year-old had killed his wife and then attempted to take his own life. He was taken under guard to a hospital brought.
On Saturday, his condition had stabilized to the point that he could be brought before the judge at the Öhringen District Court. The police: “The arrest warrant requested by the Heilbronn public prosecutor’s office on the charge of manslaughter was issued and executed.”
Further information about the circumstances and motive of the Crime The authorities are not releasing the information “for tactical reasons”. An autopsy is still required to determine the exact Circumstances of death clarify the woman.
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Frankfurt (Main) – The marriage was hell on earth: family tyrant Kian M. (52) beat his wife Sanita (40) and threatened her. He forced her to eat salad from the garbage. And when she wanted to leave him for good, he stabbed her in a bloodlust.
The killer is now standing trial in the Frankfurt District Court. He has already confessed to the crime, but apparently cannot remember any details. According to the public prosecutor, the German-Iranian businessman has a “control mania marked by jealousy” and a “traditional Iranian role model”. The children’s everyday life was also marked by psychological and physical violence.
But son Henry (17) is not intimidated. He sees the Murderer of his mother courageously in the face – and testifies against him.
Investigators secured evidence at the crime scene
Photo: Jürgen Mahnke
Financially, he lacked nothing. Henry reports that he and his older brother William (20) went to private schools. The family could go on holiday for ten days for 12,000 euros. But instead of love, he got a beating. What was even worse for him: he knew that his father beat his mother.
Just a few weeks before the crime, he had called the emergency number when Kian M. attacked her again. The defendant shouted: “Hitting is nothing, I can kill you too.”
Die police came, the father was given a restraining order, but drove to the house in Frankfurt on July 3, 2023. In a Maserati. An argument broke out. When mother Sanita ran to the bedroom on the first floor to protect baby Luis (then six months old), he ran after her with a knife. According to the indictment, he stabbed 60 times on her.
The killer wanted to control his wife and children. But son Henry (17) bravely testifies against his father
Photo: Jürgen Mahnke
The older sons were not at home. The news of the death was “like a knockout” for Henry. But he was determined to get to the house. He reports: “I sat on the front steps and just cried for six or seven hours.”
He also wanted the Crime scene As soon as the investigation was complete, he went in. “There was blood everywhere. There were drops of blood in the dining room, on the stairs, in every room. In the bedroom there was blood on the floor, the wall and on the changing table,” said Henry. Then his voice failed.
Before Directed he only calls his father by his first name and says: “I don’t see him as Dad anymore.” The trial continues.
A 69-year-old man from Guastalla was admitted to intensive care at Bassa hospital after suffering from West Nile Virus-related effects. Now his condition seems to be clearly recovering and he is thought to be out of danger. But at first his condition seemed rather alarming. The illness occurred on the night before August 15.
The family members raised the alarm on 118 when they noticed the state of shock in which the pensioner, who until then had been in good health, was in. An ambulance and medical staff attended. A possible stroke was immediately suspected, with the patient being transferred urgently to the Santa Maria Nuova hospital in Reggio. Then, after eliminating this hypothesis, it was decided to return the man to Guastalla hospital, with a hospital in intensive care. Tests were carried out, with materials also to be sent to the research laboratory in Bologna, where the West Nile virus was confirmed a few days ago.
In the meantime, the treatments implemented by the medical staff are having the desired effects, with the patient’s condition improving after a critical situation in the last few days.
For now, however, he is still in the hospital for observation to evaluate the evolution of his clinical picture, but we hope to be able to release him from intensive care soon.
At the same time, the Municipality of Guastalla – the town where the man lives – is among the local authorities that have issued orders to combat mosquitoes, based on a regional provision to which municipalities other majors adhere to it. Unusual treatments are given for evening events involving the presence of more than 200 people in areas not affected by normal disinfection with larvicides. All this is based on an increase in the level of attention of the Emilia-Romagna Region, especially in the areas of competence of the local health authorities of Bologna, Modena and also Reggio Emilia. Incidents in urban areas, where public drains are occasionally treated with larval products, are under investigation by the Public Health Department of the Local Health Authority. In the area affected by the procedures, informational signs indicating the date and time of the treatment and the safety measures to be followed must be posted at least 48 hours in advance.
Antonio Lecci
2024-08-22 05:26:14
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