Distribution of Lung-RADS results did not differ for lung cancer screenings with telemedicine versus in-person visit
Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Works Well in Children Aged 6 to 11
Trial included more than 4,700 children who received two shots of the vaccine 28 days apart
Statins May Be Tied to Lower Risk for COVID-19 Death
Statin treatment tied to moderately lower COVID-19 mortality in large population study accounting for preexisting health conditions and other factors
Severe COVID-19 Outcomes Not Up During Delta Predominance
No increase in proportion of patients admitted to ICU, receipt of invasive mechanical ventilation, death while hospitalized
U.S. Embraces Vaccinated International Visitors
The U.S. government recently announced that proof of COVID-19 vaccinations is required for international travelers arriving into the United States.
This requirement has an effective date of November 8, 2021.
For purposes of entry into the United States, COVID-19 vaccines accepted will include U.S. FDA Approved or Authorized as well as WHO Emergency Use Listing COVID vaccines, said the U.S. CDC on October 20, 2021.
Novel Influenza A Virus Confirmed in the U.S.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported two previous human infections with novel influenza A viruses.
One infection with an influenza A(H1N1) variant (A(H1N1)v) virus was reported by North Dakota that occurred during the 2020-21 influenza season.
And one infection with influenza (A(H3N2)v) virus was reported by Ohio that occurred during the current 2021-22 influenza season.
Both patients are younger than 18 years of age, were not hospitalized, and have recovered or are recovering from their illness.
Novel Influenza A Virus Confirmed in the U.S.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported two previous human infections with novel influenza A viruses.
One infection with an influenza A(H1N1) variant (A(H1N1)v) virus was reported by North Dakota that occurred during the 2020-21 influenza season.
And one infection with influenza (A(H3N2)v) virus was reported by Ohio that occurred during the current 2021-22 influenza season.
Both patients are younger than 18 years of age, were not hospitalized, and have recovered or are recovering from their illness.
Will Four COVID-19 Vaccinations Become Required?
The number of vaccinations required to be classified as ‘fully vaccinated’ in the U.S. could be increasing.
According to comments by leaders at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a new definition is being debated. These conversations are focused on the recent authorization for third and fourth COVID-19 vaccinations for certain people.
Michigan Data Show Routine Vaccinations Plummeted in Early Pandemic
Authors say catch-up vaccinations of doses missed throughout the pandemic needed to stem outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases