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Casey Finnerty

Really? The Claim: Hand Sanitizer Stops Norovirus Spread - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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  • Some viruses, like influenza, are coated in lipids, “envelopes” that alcohol can rupture.
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      Which are more resistant to dessication, enveloped or naked viruses?
Casey Finnerty

Reassessing Flu Shots as the Season Draws Near - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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  • “We have overpromoted and overhyped this vaccine,” said Michael T. Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, as well as its Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance. “It does not protect as promoted. It’s all a sales job: it’s all public relations.”
  • He still considers himself a “a pro-vaccine guy,” Dr. Osterholm said.
  • “I say, ‘Use this vaccine,’ ” he said. “The safety profile is actually quite good. But we have oversold it. Use it — but just know it’s not going to work nearly as well as everyone says.”
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