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health3 months ago

CDC Acting Director Supports Splitting MMR Vaccine into Three Shots

Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill called for the development of separate vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella, citing a suggestion from President Trump, though current scientific evidence supports the combined MMR vaccine for safety and efficacy. The move would increase the number of injections children receive and is not currently supported by U.S. health authorities, amid rising measles cases and ongoing debates about vaccine safety and administration.

via NBC News|
#cdc#health#mmr
health3 months ago

CDC Official Advocates for Separate Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccines

A US health official has called for separating the combined MMR vaccine, citing benefits of individual shots, but Merck and experts defend the current combined vaccine, emphasizing its safety and efficacy. The CDC supports the combined vaccine for children over 4, while recent policy shifts and debates highlight ongoing controversies over vaccine schedules and safety.

via Reuters|
#cdc#health#measles
health3 months ago

Trump's Vaccine Stance Sparks Renewed Debate and MAGA Support

President Trump's suggestion to separate the MMR vaccine into individual shots has reignited a long-standing and discredited debate, raising concerns among health experts about the risks to public health, vaccine coverage, and the potential for outbreaks of measles, rubella, and mumps. Experts warn that splitting the vaccine could lead to lower immunization rates, increased barriers to vaccination, and a resurgence of preventable diseases, while also emphasizing that such proposals are driven more by political ideology than scientific evidence.

via CBS News|
#debate#health#immunization
gaming1 year ago

"Overwatch 2 Player Surprised by Massive Rank Improvement Without Playing Main Role"

In Overwatch 2, a player was surprised to receive a significant rank progress despite not playing their main role in Competitive mode. The game's latest rank changes include a "soft reset" to players' MMR, leading to adjustments based on performance. The player's confusion was addressed in a Reddit thread, with some users explaining that the game's modifier "Calibration" is responsible for the unexpected rank progress when playing a different role, as it assesses uncertainty and aims to determine the player's true rank.

via Dexerto|
#calibration#competitive#gaming
health1 year ago

"Rising Measles Cases Prompt Urgent Vaccination Calls in UK Regions"

England is experiencing clusters of measles cases in various regions, with 166 cases reported in the last month. Health experts attribute this to low MMR vaccine uptake in some areas, urging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated. Measles, a highly contagious disease, presents symptoms such as fever and rash, and can lead to serious complications if left untreated. The current vaccination rate in England is below the World Health Organization's target, leaving millions of children potentially at risk.

via BBC.com|
#contagious#health#measles
gaming2 years ago

"Overwatch 2's True MMR Revealed, Players See Rank Improvements"

Some Overwatch 2 players have seen their ranks jump from Platinum to Grandmaster due to final rank adjustments that show their true matchmaking rating (MMR). Senior Engineer Morgan Maddress confirmed that ranks should now reflect players' true MMR, but some may need to win 5 games to see their actual MMR rank. Streamers Guru and Kephri reported that numerous friends also had their ranks adjusted and moved into GM from smurf accounts that were a lot lower than their actual skill level.

via Dexerto|
#gaming#grandmaster#mmr