July 05, 2022
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Investigational vaccine demonstrates efficacy against respiratory syncytial virus in trial with adults inoculated with active RSV.
June 30, 2022
Antibody levels decline in individuals with hybrid immunity similarly to vaccinated individuals, meaning all people need a booster vaccine to protect against future, potentially severe, infection.
Maternal mortalities increased 33.3% during the COVID-19 pandemic, while overall deaths increased 22%. Excess deaths were most prevalent in Hispanic and Black mothers.
June 29, 2022
Many people who self-report as symptomatic for COVID-19 neglect to get tested, largely citing not knowing where to go for a test as the reason.
June 28, 2022
With the impending start to the 2022-2023 influenza season just a few months away, here is some information on what is being studied for vaccines as well as recommendations and new testing.
June 24, 2022
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Dr. Heather Platt discusses the process of developing V116, a pneumococcal vaccine that targets the serotypes most prevalent in those 65 years and older.
June 22, 2022
Women who were taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for at least 6 months before COVID-19 infection had a 22% reduced risk of mortality.
June 19, 2022
Studies, advances, and authorizations continue in this paramount area within infectious disease.
June 16, 2022
Out of 102 monoclonal antibodies tested, only Cv2.1169 and Cv2.3194 cross-neutralized all variants of concern, including Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 subvariants.
June 15, 2022
The FDA VRBPAC votes to recommend mRNA vaccines in youngest children; WHO moves to rename monkeypox; Anthony Fauci is diagnosed with COVID-19; and Pfizer stops recruiting for a Paxlovid trial.
Monkeypox Symptoms in London Patients Differ from Prior Outbreaks
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Communities With More Racial Prejudice Have Worse Health Outcomes
