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A needle-free alternative to the shot, the FDA approved a nasal spray vaccine against the flu
Providing an alternative for those who are afraid of needles, the FDA just authorized at-home use of a nasal spray vaccine for the flu. It’s been found to be just as effective as the shot.
The first alternative to the annual flu shot, FluMist can be self-administered outside of a healthcare setting, giving people “greater convenience, flexibility, and accessibility.”
While it still requires a prescription, the out-of-pocket cost will be about $35 to $45, and potentially less depending on insurance coverage. It’s expected to be available next fall.
Why is this good news?From 2010 through 2023, hospitalizations for the flu have ranged from 100,000 to 700,000 each year, and from about 4,900 to 51,000 people have died. Providing greater convenience and access to a safe and effective prevention tool will help save lives.
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Banned Books Week is officially here! Some important context this year: from July 2021 to the end of the 2023 school year, PEN America recorded nearly 10,000 book bans across the U.S. — 37% directly addressed issues of race and racism, while 36% included LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
Book bans erase history and represent the effort to silence those most underrepresented in literature. Diverse stories are essential, are validating, and they encourage empathy.
Banned Books Week invites us all to use the power of books to fight against censorship and for stories that matter. Here are some ways to do that this week (and all year long!):
“Authors often get most of the attention when it comes to issues around book banning and intellectual freedom, but those who really deserve the plaudits and attention are the teachers and librarians and community members doing the work every day to keep books available.”
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