Infections in fully vaccinated people account for 0.1 percent of hospitalizations and 0.8 percent of deaths
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of June 21 to 25, 2021. This …
Most COVID-19 Patients Recover Smell at One Year
However, participants tend to underreport the return of normal smell compared with objective evaluation
Hawaii to Ease COVID-19 Rules for Fully Vaccinated Tourists
Governor recently said the state is expected to reach a 60 percent vaccination rate among all residents by July 8
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Missed by More Than 10 Percent of Americans
Adults younger than 30 most likely to have missed second dose, with nearly 12 percent outside of the 42-day allowable window
Immunomodulation With IVIG, Glucocorticoids Examined in MIS-C
Early outcomes of two large observational studies show mixed results for the efficacy of immunomodulation with IVIG, glucocorticoids, or both
Is the ‘Delta Plus’ COVID-19 Variant a New Concern?
On Tuesday, more than 40 cases of Delta Plus variant were found across three states in India
Heart Issues in Young COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Rare, Usually Mild, Quickly Resolve
Group of health agencies says ‘risks of being unvaccinated are far greater than any rare side effects from the vaccines’
Cutaneous Reactions Rarely Reported After COVID-19 Vaccine
1.9 percent of individuals reported cutaneous reaction after first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, most often rash and itching
Hospital Factors Tied to Greater COVID-19 Mortality in Blacks
Black patients more likely than Whites to die in the hospital or hospice when not adjusting for site of care