January 27th 2023
The week's most-clicked COVID-19 stories included vaccine updates, new variants, and a pivotal FDA advisory committee vote.
FDA Approves Tdap Vaccine for Pregnant Mothers to Prevent Pertussis in Young Infants
January 11th 2023The agency licensed the new indication for Sanofi’s Adacel (Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine, Adsorbed [Tdap]) shot for immunization during the third trimester of pregnancy.
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Wearing Masks Didn’t Increase Face Touching Among Kids in Simulated School Study
November 7th 2022The benefits to children of wearing face masks to prevent COVID-19 outweigh potential infectious risks from face touching, according to a study analyzing hand-to-face contact in a simulated school environment.
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Increase in Enteroviruses Seen with Decreases in COVID-19 Precautions
October 13th 2022The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the rise in pediatric acute respiratory illnesses especially as there is a decrease in hygiene measures that were previously employed during the pandemic.
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