The pandemic was a “preventable disaster”, says an international panel that reviewed the global COVID-19 response. It calls for immediate action to stop this pandemic, and investment to avert the next one. “COVID-19: Make it the .
The new events reported bring the total number of AEFI to 457 – just 0.8 per cent of the total number of doses given (55,143) to March 27. 443 were deemed non-serious. Overall, of the 457 reports of adverse side effects to March 27, just 14 – 3 per cent – were deemed serious.
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Of 457 adverse event reports made following Covid-19 vaccination to March 27, only 14 – 3 per cent – were deemed serious. Eleven were allergic reactions. Of these, 11 were allergic reactions. An adverse event is considered serious if it is a “medically important” event or reaction; requires hospitalisation or prolongs an existing hospitalisation; causes persistent or significant disability or incapacity; is life-threatening; causes a congenital anomaly (birth defect); or results in death.
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Hill College Boots & Suits Gala Deemed A Success The 16th annual Hill College Boots & Suits Gala was held Friday, April 16, at the Hilltop Barn in Cleburne and raised over $40,000 to benefit Hill College district-wide scholarships for students. More than 50 guests from the Hill College service area attended the come-and-go event and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks and fellowship. Hill College Fire Academy students provided free valet services to event guests. Music was provided by Nathaniel Earhart, adjunct guitar instructor. Hill College Director of Development Leigh Ebner said the event would not have been possible without the generous support of sponsors.
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Blood survey suggests eight previously undiagnosed cases in NZ
Blood survey suggests eight previously undiagnosed cases in NZ
Scientists have analysed nearly 10,000 blood samples to suggest there s been extremely few undetected cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand.
The study, just released online ahead of peer review, has also offered a useful new baseline for the coming mass roll-out of the Pfizer vaccine.
To build a snapshot of undetected spread around the country, the scientists searched for specific antibodies among some 9806 samples collected from New Zealand Blood Service donors aged between 16 and 88.
Antibodies play a critical role in the immune system s fight against pathogens like the coronavirus.