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The Supreme Court voted on Biden's vaccine mandate, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services made preliminary decisions regarding the coverage of Aduhelm, and California has adopted new policies for mental health as well as put forth a policy for universal health care.

The Biden administration has announced a vaccine mandate, the FDA delayed regulatory decisions on some of the e-cigarette industry's biggest players, and the CEO of Biogen, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, has released a statement on the slow start of the company's Alzheimer's drug rollout.

In this episode, we catch up with what the Biden-Harris administration has been doing regarding COVID-19, discuss new vaccines that may soon enter the scene in the US, and unpack disturbing allegations against US nursing homes.

Content Warning:

Elder Abuse, Sexual Assault

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J&J is out with a new COVID-19 vaccine and despite criticisms, experts have deemed it a solid option as a COVID-19 vaccine. As cases continue falling, more states are dropping the mask mandate, joining the 11 states who never had a mask mandate. Our take? This is NOT the move.

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As Black History Month draws to a close, we wanted to shed light on some historical injustices the US healthcare system has perpetuated against Black individuals. Black individuals have made huge contributions to medical and scientific research, yet they continue suffer disproportionately due to structural racism in the healthcare system and society. There is still a lot of change that must occur so it is important to keep these conversations going even beyond February.

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Researchers are now beginning clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines in children. Different governors are rapidly declining in popularity among their constituents for the way they have handled COVID-19 in their state. And, ICYMI much of the continental US is currently experiencing severe winter storms. Winter Is Coming... well it's already here, and in Texas, particularly, it is wreaking havoc.

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The CDC has spoken, and two masks are better than one. Will we soon need to show a negative COVID-19 test in order to board domestic flights? Children and adults alike are feeling the mental burden of this prolonged pandemic. And, scientists have found a potential treatment to help curb the obesity epidemic in America.

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Johnson and Johnson are working on a new vaccine, Zipline is working on a novel vaccine delivery method, Philadelphia is under scrutiny for vaccine distribution missteps, baby foods manufacturers are being investigated for toxic levels of arsenic, and a New Jersey man has a new lease on life thanks to an innovative surgery.

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Join us as we discuss COVID-19 news from the past week. From the new presidency to biotech company innovation, how will this shape COVID-19 outcomes in America?

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