The latest measles outbreak information shows that while very few measles cases were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, measles cases are now being reported by countries that had previously eliminated or interrupted endemic measles transmission.
The World Health Organization reported worldwide measles cases increased by 79% in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021.
Measles Outbreaks Return in 2022
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Shots Work for Children Under 5, FDA Says
On Wednesday, advisory panel will weigh whether the FDA should authorize the use of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for young children
Strategies to Reduce IV Contrast Use for CT Scans Compared
Greatest reduction would involve performing unenhanced CT assuming no more than moderate negative effect on diagnostic accuracy
Durability of mRNA-1273 Protection Against Symptomatic COVID-19 Examined
Among those receiving two doses, peak vaccine efficacy against symptomatic COVID-19 estimated to be 94.1 percent at 120 days after first dose
Text Messaging Intervention Does Not Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
No increase in vaccine uptake seen for individuals receiving text message versus phone calls or for behaviorally informed message content