Morning Wire New Vaccine Push & GOP Plans | 8.30.22
Aug 30, 2022
The White House is gearing up for a new COVID vaccine targeting the BA5 variant, stirring debate over FDA approval. As the political landscape shifts, Republicans are planning aggressive investigations into COVID origins and Hunter Biden's dealings if they retake Congress. Meanwhile, Los Angeles grapples with a crime wave, with homicides skyrocketing by 75%, creating concerns for tourists. The conversation also highlights challenges in recent political recall efforts and current events from NASA's Artemis 1 launch to the end of free COVID testing.
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New Booster, No Human Trials
- The White House is promoting a new Omicron-specific COVID booster.
- However, there's no human trial data yet, only mouse model data.
COVID Vaccine Side Effects
- A German study found a 1 in 5,000 rate of severe adverse events from the COVID vaccine.
- This is higher than typical flu vaccines, raising some concerns.
Booster Impact on Immunity
- Repeated COVID boosters may weaken the immune system, a phenomenon called immune imprinting.
- A Science journal article noted increased Omicron susceptibility in multiple-boosted individuals.