Public Health Watch: New CDC Data Suggests Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Is Safe in Adolescents
Fewer than 10,000 adverse events among more than 8.9 million doses administered.
CDC Booster Dose Recommendation Follows FDA EUA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorses the additional COVID-19 vaccine shot in immunocompromised people.
Experts Weigh in on Booster COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for Immunocompromised Patients
A quartet of infectious disease, vaccinology, and virology experts share thoughts on the FDA's newest emergency authorization for COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
Delta Means Change
"Humans dislike change, especially when it is rapid, unexpected, or negative. Delta is all 3."
What COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Mean for the Pandemic
Donald Alcendor, PhD, shares expert perspective on the newest FDA authorization, as well as what a full COVID-19 vaccine approval would mean for US immunization.
Two-Dose COVID-19 Vaccines Remain Effective Versus Delta Variant
An England study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines remain effective in reducing symptomatic disease risk.
Studies Seek Optimal Heparin Dosing for COVID-19 Hypercoagulability
Three international trials combine data to find optimal heparin dosing against hypercoagulability and thrombosis in patients with COVID-19.
Fever of Unknown Origin: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go?
As the number of etiologies increases, we must ground our application of new diagnostic modalities with appropriate assessments.
Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine for the Immunocompromised Coming Soon
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to expand the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for a third dose in those who might be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Safe, Efficacious in Adolescents
The vaccine demonstrated an acceptable safety profile in the adolescent population.
CDC Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Pregnant Women
The federal agency recommends that all women who are pregnant, recently pregnant, and planning to become pregnant get the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC Reports 4 Cases of Melioidosis, 2 Fatalities
The cases include children and adults across four states.
Who Are Antimicrobial Stewardship Stakeholders?
Considering the care team members who need to help infectious disease specialists and pharmacists carry the stewardship torch.
The Unpredictable Factors of the 2021-22 Flu Season
A look at the COVID-19 driven factors for this upcoming influenza season, from reopening classrooms to reduced mutation chances.
Marburg Virus Case Reported in West Africa
The first case reported in Guinea has resulted in a patient's death, while health authorities work to reduce outbreak risks.
Control Medication for Those With Asthma Could Help Avoid Severe COVID-19
The active asthma group was not associated with a higher likelihood of mortality within 60 days.
COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked With Preterm Birth
Birth rates didn’t vary by whether the births were spontaneous or medically-indicated.
The Future of HIV PrEP Is Individualized, Accessible
An expert from Temple reflects on the first 10 years of PrEP innovation, and what's needed in the next decade.
Informing PrEP Scale-up, Cost and Delivery in Mexico
Drugs, personnel, and laboratory costs comprised 50%, 38%, and 12% of program costs.
What Will This Flu Season Look Like?
A conversation with William Schaffner, MD.
The Importance of Pharmacists in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
A conversation with Anna Legreid Dopp, Pharm. D.
Organ Transplant Recipients Receive Significant Protection From COVID-19 Vaccine
Fully vaccinated participants experienced an 80% reduction in symptomatic disease.
Influenza Vaccine Protects Against Severe COVID-19
The study was the largest of its kind looking at the flu shot and COVID-19.
Those With Mild Disease Still Experience Long COVID-19
The severity and number of symptoms varied widely between individuals.
FDA Plans to Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses for Immunocompromised Patients
Emergency authorization may be complete before the end of August, ensuring more protection for patients burdened with certain chronic diseases.
Minority of Those Who Switched to Costlier PrEP Had Clinical Reasons
Some patients who switched appear to have done so in anticipation of clinical indications.
The Delta Variant: What it Means for the Vaccinated and Unvaccinated
Recent breakthrough infections have experts looking closely at the true risks of the COVID-19 delta variant and how we can protect ourselves.
Double Vaccinated Three Times Less Likely to Test Positive for COVID-19
Findings also showed that women had a lower risk of testing positive than men.
This Week in COVID-19 News: Is a Booster Dose Coming?
With the US federal government health agencies discussing plans for a booster dose for Americans and WHO’s call for a moratorium on these shots, a tale of two vaccine strategies is emerging.
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Provides 6-Fold Delta Variant Antibodies
The report of promising phase 2 findings align with word that an FDA submission will be delayed until later this year.