John Parkinson is the assistant managing editor for Contagion. Prior to joining MJH Life Sciences in 2020, he has covered a variety of fields and markets including diabetes, oncology, ophthalmology, IT, travel, and local news. You can email him at jparkinson@mjhlifesciences.com.
Education Remains Significant to Public Understanding About HIV, Prevention
July 16th 2021As younger generations come of age, there is a continuous need to inform them about HIV risks, offer insights about prevention strategies, and understand the challenges for people living with HIV (PLWH).
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Does Socioeconomics Play a Role in Testing Positive, Mortality For SARS-CoV-2?
July 11th 2021A Swiss population-based study showed more people in socioeconomically challenged places tested positive more frequently, saw higher hospitalizations, and greater mortality rates than those in higher socioeconomic places.
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What Does the Addition of a Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Mean?
June 14th 2021With the company reporting its data today and it applying for authorization with regulatory bodies internationally, and later this year with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), what does the prospect of this new vaccine mean to people in the US and internationally?
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FDA VRBPAC Meeting Covers Myocarditis, Data in Pediatric Population, Immunobridging
June 10th 2021The committee members discussed their concerns about having sufficient data to make an informed decision around the risk vs. benefits for looking at potential FDA approvals for vaccines in this population group.
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Federal Government Warns Delta Variant is Emerging In the US
June 9th 2021The mutation, first identified in India, has been growing here and is disproportionately affecting younger people in the UK. The CDC and the Biden Administration continue to express the importance of vaccination as a way to combat the strain.
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