If the U.S. government declares an influenza pandemic, a new vaccine production facility located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, is certified and ready to go.
New Jersey-based Seqirus announced today that the company's innovative manufacturing facility has successfully achieved all criteria required to establish domestic manufacturing capability for cell-based seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines as outlined by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
North Carolina Vaccine Facility Certified for the Next Pandemic
Meningococcal Vaccination May Offer Gonorrhea Protection
A new study published today in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that a meningococcal serogroup B vaccine may offer cross-protection against gonorrhea infection.
This new research joins recent studies from Canada, Norway, and New Zealand that also indicated that meningococcal vaccines might be protective against Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
These findings are essential since Neisseria gonorrhoeae is acquiring increasing resistance to available oral antibiotics, and current screening and treatment approaches have not decreased overall gonorrhea incidence.
Most Neurologic Symptoms Persist for COVID-19 Long Haulers
SARS-CoV-2 vaccination appears to have no positive or negative impact on cognitive function or fatigue
Lung Abnormalities ID’d on Hp-XeMRI in Nonhospitalized Long COVID Patients
Significant difference seen in mean red blood cell:tissue plasma when compared with healthy controls
Pfizer Asks FDA to OK COVID-19 Vaccine for Under 5s
Children younger than 5 years are the only age group in the United States not eligible for COVID-19 vaccination
New Saudi Arabia Entry Procedures for Travelers
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced in May 2022 the implementation of new procedures for the entry of all non-Saudi citizens and exempted travelers to the Kingdom by a circular issued today to all airlines operating in the Kingdom's airports.
The circular stipulates the application of the institutional quarantine to non-Saudi citizens and exempted travelers, unvaccinated groups who come from countries from which their arrival has not been suspended at their own expense.
Suicidal Ideation More Likely in Teens With Firearm Access
Authors say findings highlight need to screen all teens for suicide risk and access to firearms
Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased COVID-19 Severity
Odds of hospitalization, intensive respiratory support, ICU admission for COVID-19 increased with increase in exposure to ambient PM2.5, NO2
Vaccination Cuts Risk of Severe COVID-19 in Patients on Dialysis
Reduction in risk of admission and deaths with prior two-dose vaccination versus no vaccination