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A Covid-19 vaccine that has been developed by an American biotechnology company has been found to be safe and able to stimulate an immune response in the humans against the virus, its manufacturer, Moderna, announced on
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California to Open Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccination Appointments for 12-15 Age Group
Following FDA Authorization, Federal and State Safety Review Experts Recommend the Vaccine as Safe and Effective at Protecting Young People 12+
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Black Americans Still Wary of Clinical Trials | - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Yet, studies show Black Americans continue to distrust medical research and clinical trials, apparently a lasting legacy of the infamous Tuskegee experiment which was shut down more than three decades
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‘If they come up with a vaccine, be careful’ - Louis Farrakhan to Black people amid Covid-19 - Face2Face Africa
Minister Louis Farrakhan, the leader of The Nation Of Islam, has urged Black people to be cautious of any future coronavirus vaccine as he claims America has a record of not being trustworthy when it comes to the health of non-white citizens. The 87-year-old gave this warning on the 4th of July
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This is Why Youth 12-15 Should Be Vaccinated
By: Dr. Jerry P. Abraham, director  Kedren Vaccines at Kedren Health in Los Angeles California has made great strides in...
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Africa: Let's Prepare for a Marathon Struggle Against COVID-19
African health practitioners should own the narrative of the coronavirus pandemic and take advantage of Africa's experience of other outbreaks of disease in order to mount a tailored response, says the writer in a guest column for
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An Open Love Letter To Sickle Cell Disease, My Invisible Disability
For most of my adult life, I lead with the phrase “sickle Cell is a disease; It is not a verdict of who I am”-  a bold disclaimer that I apply to friendships and relationships with
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Clinical Research: On the Frontlines of Diversity and Inclusion
The importance of clinical research is widely recognized and while many decide to participate in clinical trials, there is a lack of representation of individuals from underserved
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How a Clinical Trial Participant Became an Advocate for the Sickle Cell Community
Shauna Whisenton was once an individual living with sickle cell disease
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Covid-19: Brazil president roots for malaria drug
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro neatly sums up how thoroughly politics has hijacked the debate over using malaria drugs against the new coronavirus: "Right-wingers take
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Cyril Ramaphosa | The solutions to Africa’s problems reside within Africa itself
Yet at the same time, some of the very health challenges African countries have wrestled with for decades have given us a clear understanding of what needs to be done, and how to do
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OP-ED: Black Americans and COVID-19 Clinical Trials – Free Press of Jacksonville
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association - Black Americans have to be involved at all levels of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We cannot afford [...]
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Black Healthcare Providers Organize To Build Trustworthiness Of COVID-19 Vaccine Process
As pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Moderna push for emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), some in the Black community remain wary about vaccine safety. Anthony
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Covid-19: Use of ivermectin 'risky, unethical and unjustified' - MAC tells health dept | News24
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Trump lashes out at scientists whose findings contradict him
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) — “A Trump enemy statement,” he said of one
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A Light At The End Of The Tunnel: The COVID Vaccine Process - The Seattle Medium
Under normal circumstances, it typically takes years for a vaccine to reach the general population. However, the death tolls from COVID-19 opened the flood gates of funding and inspired researchers around the globe to be the first to come up with a vaccine(s) effective enough to halt the spread and
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COVID-19 : We Must Improve Minority Participation in Clinical Trials
In addition, sterilizing Native American women without their consent, and the infamous Tuskegee syphilis experiment, led to a justifiable fear and luck of trust by people of color regarding clinical trial participation in the
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The Scientist Behind the Ebola Cure is Black The Toledo Journal
Ebola can no longer be called an incurable disease thanks to Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe, a virologist from Congo who was the first scientist to discover the deadly virus in 1976. Since then, he tirelessly worked and researched for more than 40 years to find a cure! To develop the cure, Dr. Muyembes
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To save lives, clinical trials need diversity - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… clinical trial participants. By contrast, Black Americans comprise 13 percent of the … ethnic groups differently. For instance, Black Americans might experience a side effect … even been approached about participating. African Americans also die from cancer at …
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Should Black Americans Still Be Leary of Clinical Trials? | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Facts are facts, without higher levels of participation among African Americans, we will never unlock the root causes The post Black Americans Still Wary of Clinical Trials appeared first on BlackDoctor.org.
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New coronavirus vaccine requires ‘trust’ of African American community -
News surrounding Pfizer and BioNTech’s announcement that their coronavirus vaccine was more than 90% effective comes as arrives as the United States continues to realize record-breaking new cases. Source
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First vaccinations begin in Africa for COVID-19 trial
A vaccine volunteer gets an injection at the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg Wednesday, June
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Genentech commences clinical programs in MS with Fenebrutinib and Ocrevus (OTCMKTS:RHHBY)
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Mayor Bottoms issues administrative orders geared to transforming Atlanta Police Department
Mayor changes use of force policies and calls for comprehensive look at how we police in Atlanta
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China gives approval for broader use of Sinovac vaccine - Black News Channel
By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China has given broader approval for the domestic-made Sinovac coronavirus vaccine, expanding those who can receive it beyond the high-risk and priority groups already allowed under an emergency clearance. Regulators gave conditional approval
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Regeneron Starts Phase 3 Trial Of Covid Antibody Drug That Might Treat And Prevent Infection - The Seattle Medium
An antibody cocktail is now beginning late-stage clinical trials to evaluate the drug's ability to prevent and treat coronavirus infection. The post Regeneron Starts Phase 3 Trial Of Covid Antibody Drug That Might Treat And Prevent Infection appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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PAHO official says COVID vaccine could be available first half of 2021
Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, says an approved coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine could be available for distribution and administration during the first half of 2021. Speaking during PAHO’s...
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Africa: One Health Approach Key to Tackling Africa's Challenges
[IPS] Ibadan, Nigeria -- The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that global health challenges cannot be solved only by health sector interventions.
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