A new study, published in Nature Communications on January 10, 2022, and led by Imperial College London researchers, provides evidence of a protective role for T cells.
This study suggests that the initial frequency of IL-2-secreting cross-reactive T cells is associated with protection from infection in COVID-19 contacts.
Cross-Reactive T Cells Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Protection
Measles, Tuberculosis Vaccines Could ‘Flatten the COVID-19 Curve’
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Oxford announced on January 10, 2022, their new study shows that common vaccines could help reduce the health burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A peer-reviewed study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences crystallizes decades of evidence suggesting that the generalized immune-boosting properties of many vaccines can cross-protect people against multiple pathogens.
mRNA Vaccine Boosters Needed to Protect Against Omicron
According to a study by researchers at the Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), MIT, and Harvard, an additional “booster” dose of Moderna or Pfizer mRNA-based vaccine is needed to provide immunity against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.
COVID-19 Incidence Up With Exposure to Airborne Pollutants
Long-term exposure to low levels of air pollutants linked to increased incidence of COVID-19 in city in Northern Italy
Two Doses of BNT162b2 Vaccine Protect Against MIS-C
Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have estimated effectiveness of 91 percent against MIS-C in children aged 12 to 18 years
COVID-19 Survivors Overestimate Lingering Taste Impairment
Authors say validated psychophysical tests can better identify true burden of chemosensory dysfunction
Young Adults With Cancer Facing Psychological Distress During Pandemic
High psychological distress tied to lower quality of life, social isolation, impaired cancer care
U.S. COVID-19 Hospitalizations Pass Last Winter’s Peak
Surge in cases has overwhelmed hospitals nationwide, and about one-quarter face critical staffing shortages
U.S. Insurers Must Cover Eight COVID-19 At-Home Tests a Month: White House
Under the plan, people who provide insurance information at certain pharmacies will be able to get the tests with no out-of-pocket costs
Red Cross Says U.S. Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Level
People who have received COVID-19 vaccines can donate blood and platelets as long as they are symptom-free
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