April 25th 2024
Despite the disproportionate effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe outcomes on nursing home residents, less than 50% have received the updated 2023/2024 vaccine.
Racial Differences in COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in US and UK
February 8th 2022Not all people unvaccinated against COVID-19 people are actively avoiding the vaccine. A new study shows that Black people were vaccinated at lower rates than White people in the US early on, even after they indicated they were willing to get the shot. The study’s authors explain the reasons behind this.
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The Potential Benefits of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
February 7th 2022The company recently submitted its data to the federal regulatory authorities for an Emergency Use Authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2373. As it's time to think about this potential vaccine being available in the US, clinicians offer some insights and perspective on it.
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Pfizer-BioNTech Seeks FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under 5
February 1st 2022Pfizer-BioNTech asked the FDA for Emergency Use Authorization to administer its COVID-19 vaccine to children 6 months-5 years of age, despite evidence that 2 vaccine doses may not be enough to elicit the desired immune response.
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Parental COVID-19 Vaccination Offers Substantial Protection for Unvaccinated Children
January 29th 2022Before children were authorized to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, living with 1-2 fully vaccinated parents significantly reduced children’s risk of COVID-19 infection during the Alpha and Delta periods.
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