Most high-income countries have secured an abundant supply of COVID-19 vaccines. However, to these researchers’ knowledge, there is no assessment of the pragmatic effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines used in low- and moderate-income countries.
Published by the JAMA Network on October 29, 2021, researchers conducted an Original Investigation that found a pragmatic implementation of a group of COVID-19 vaccines was associated with a dramatic reduction in documented COVID-19 infection.
Access to COVID-19 Vaccines Found More Relevant than Which Vaccine
U.S. Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals Reopen to Fully Vaccinated Visitors
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on October 30, 2021, that non-citizen travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POE) and ferry terminals starting on November 8, 2021.Â
This shift eases long-standing restrictions on non-essential travel, consistent with public health guidance.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. government implemented temporary travel restrictions on March 20, 2020.
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Rate Up After Ad26.COV2.S Shot
Postvaccination CVST rate 5.1-fold higher among women compared with pre-COVID-19 pandemic rate
Pediatric Critical Care Professionals Experiencing Moral Distress
Professionals experiencing moral distress during COVID-19 pandemic due to factors that challenge professional integrity
FDA Delays Decision on Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Younger Teens
Agency said on Friday it needs more time to assess emerging international data on whether the vaccine increases the risk for myocarditis
Vaccinations for Children Will Be in Full Swing by Nov. 8, White House Says
On Friday, FDA approved vaccines for the 28 million American children who fall into the 5- to 11-year age group
COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 5 Million Worldwide
COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death worldwide, behind only heart disease and stroke
COVID-19 Vaccine-Induced Immunity More Protective Than Infection
Odds of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 more than fivefold higher for unvaccinated patients with previous infection versus vaccinated persons
Fully Vaccinated With Breakthrough Infection Can Transmit COVID-19
Peak viral load similar for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated index cases; viral load declines at faster rate among fully vaccinated individuals