Wednesday's ice caused a lot of chain reaction accidents along I-81 in the NRV, taking the life of at least one person and putting first responders in harm's way.... Read more.

Health officials track safety, side effects as COVID-19 vaccinations roll out... Read more.

As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out to more people, health authorities are keeping close watch for any unexpected side effects.On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. She is in the hospital for another night under observation while another worker, vaccinated Wednesday, has recovered. Doctors already knew to be on the lookout after Britain reported two similar cases last week.In the U.S., vaccine recipients are supposed to hang around after the injection in case signs of an allergy appear and they need immediate treatment — exactly what happened when the health worker in Juneau became flushed and short of breath 10 minutes after the shot. The second worker experienced eye puffiness, light headedness and scratchy throat.Allergies are always a question with a new medical product, but monitoring COVID-19 vaccines for any other, unexpected side effects is a bigger challenge than usual. It's not just because so many people need to be vaccinated over the next year. Never before have so many vaccines made in different ways converged at the same time — and it’s possible that one shot option will come with different side effects than another.The first vaccine beginning widespread use in the U.S. and many Western countries, made by Pfizer Inc. and Germany’s BioNTech, and a second option expected soon from competitor Moderna Inc. both are made the same way. The Food and Drug Administration says huge studies of each have uncovered no major safety risks.But the allergy concern “points out again the importance of real-time safety monitoring,” said Dr. Jesse Goodman of Georgetown University, a former FDA vaccine chief.And authorities have multiple ways of tracking how people fare as these COVID-19 vaccines, and hopefully additional ones in coming months, get into more arms.HOW WILL I FEEL AFTER VACCINATION?Getting either the Pfizer-BioNTech shot or the Moderna version can cause some temporary discomfort, just like many vaccines do.In addition to a sore arm, people can experience a fever and some flu-like symptoms — fatigue, aches, chills, headache. They last about a day, sometimes bad enough that recipients miss work, and are more common after the second dose and in younger people.These reactions are a sign that the immune system is revving up. COVID-19 vaccines tend to cause more of those reactions than a flu shot, about what people experience with shingles vaccinations. But some are similar to early coronavirus symptoms, one reason hospitals are staggering when their employees get vaccinated.WHAT ABOUT SERIOUS RISKS?The FDA found no serious side effects in the tens of thousands enrolled in studies of the two vaccines.Still, problems so rare they don’t occur in even very large studies sometimes crop up when a vaccine is used more widely and without the stringent rules of a clinical trial.The first allergy reports from England were in people with a history of serious allergies, and British authorities warned those with severe prior experiences to hold off vaccination as they determine what ingredient might be a problem.U.S. health authorities are giving more nuanced advice. People always are asked about allergies before vaccinations, and instructions for the Pfizer-BioNTech shot say avoid it if you’re severely allergic to one of its ingredients or had a severe reaction to a prior dose. Health workers can go over the ingredient list.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises people to stick around for 15 minutes after vaccination, and those with a history of other allergies for 30 minutes, so they can be treated immediately if they have a reaction.The Alaska health worker, who doctors said had no history of allergies, was following that advice and got prompt care for a particularly severe reaction called anaphylaxis. She has recovered after a night of observation in the hospital — but won't be allowed a second vaccine dose.Alaska doctors alerted U.S. authorities, who will continue the monitoring required to tell just how common this kind of reaction really is. That will be especially important as enough vaccine arrives for injections to be given outside of health care settings that have lots of experience handling this type of reaction.“Balancing any potential risks with the benefits the vaccine provides in the pandemic is an ongoing process,” CDC's Dr. Jay Butler cautioned Wednesday.WHAT IF OTHER RISKS CROP UP?The challenge is telling whether the vaccine caused a health problem or if it’s coincidence. Don’t jump to conclusions that there’s a connection, health authorities stress.The way to tell: Comparing any reports of possible side effects with data showing how often that same condition occurs routinely in the population.The government has multiple ways to do that. Doctors are required to report any patient problems. But the FDA is scrutinizing massive databases of insurance claims for early red flags that any health problems are occurring more often in the newly vaccinated than everyone else.On its list to check is Bell’s palsy, a temporary facial paralysis that occurred in a handful of people in both vaccine studies. The FDA said it’s probably coincidence, but will track to be sure.Vaccine recipients can help with the extra safety tracking. Called “ v-safe,” the program run by CDC automatically sends a daily text the first week after each vaccine dose asking how people feel, and then a weekly text for the next five weeks. Any responses that suggest concern prompt a phone call for further information.___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press... Read more.

Madurai: A one-day online course on various subjects involving hygiene, psychology, safety and security of students, including Covid-19 safety, has be.... Read more.

All-state safety JD Coffey signs with Texas, becoming the latest highly-ranked defensive back to pick the Longhorns.... Read more.

Five boaters stuck off coast of Slaughter Beach pulled to safety - 47abc - WMDT... Read more.

Crews started pretreating roads on Tuesday night ahead of Wednesday�s snow. This year, they also have to take into account COVID-19 safety measures while out on the roads.... Read more.

Nepal's iconic Pashupatinath Temple reopens with safety protocols after 9 months - The Shillong Times... Read more.

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB)– Students from all around Western New York usually visit the Buffalo Airport�s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility to see it operations and learn about fire safety. Because of COVID-19 that’s all changed. The Buffalo Airport Fire Department tells us because of the pandemic, they put the breaks on in-person ‘open houses’ […]... Read more.

Pilot rustiness, maintenance errors and even insect nests could endanger safety warn airline experts.... Read more.

The number of "unstabilised" or poorly handled approaches has risen sharply this year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Worried by IATA's data, insurers are questioning airlines about whether they are doing extra pilot training to focus on landings, said Gary Moran, head of Asia aviation at insurance broker Aon PLC. According to aircraft maker Airbus SE, the largest category of fatal accidents can be traced back to the approach to an airport, while the largest number of non-fatal accidents happen during landing.... Read more.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture�s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced key achievements for fiscal year (FY) 2020 and highlighted progress on its goal of modernizing the agency and fulfilling its mission to prevent foodborne illness and protect public health.... Read more.

As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out, health authorities are keeping close watch for any unexpected side effects. Doctors already knew to be on the lookout for severe allergic reactions like an Alaska health worker suffered after receiving the Pfizer vaccine Tuesday.... Read more.

As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out to more people, health authorities are keeping close watch for any unexpected side effects.... Read more.

Griffin led his first meeting as chair of public safety Wednesday and said the committee will respect for the administration, but expects to be kept in the loop and to work as a team.... Read more.

Safety tips for navigating winter roads - WVVA TV... Read more.

Dough Pizzeria Napoletana is temporarily closing both of its San Antonio locations to ensure the safety of its staff, according to a post on its Facebook...... Read more.

ANCAP has put commercial vans under the microscope for the first time, and the results aren't pretty.... Read more.

Nashik: With the continuing fluctuations in the weather conditions, Nashik municipal commissioner Kailas Jadhav has appealed to the residents to follo.... Read more.

NHTSA, which turns 50 this month, has been asleep at the wheel, safety advocates say, playing its part under Trump to cut regulations.... Read more.

New York, Dec 15 (IANS) As America begins a historic vaccination campaign, the US Food and Drug Administration posted a preliminary analysis confirming the... Read more.