Second study shows similar rates of SARS-CoV-2 RNA shedding and viral rebound for those receiving nirmatrelvir/ritonavir or placebo
Many U.S. Nursing Home Residents Have Not Been Vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19, or RSV for 2023-24
Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots
Factors ID’d for Disparities in Preop Goals-of-Care Documentation Rates
Disparities seen in documentation rates based on race and ethnicity, rurality, history of mental health disability
Burnout, Lack of Fulfillment Linked to Physician Intention to Leave
Inverse associations with intention to leave seen for increases in supportive leadership behavior, peer support, perceived gratitude
Should Cruise Ships Offer Vaccinations
While travel vaccination services are generally offered on land by clinics and pharmacies in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently suggested these types of services could go-to-sea.
On December 18, 2023, the CDC published updated guidance for cruise ships managing Acute Respiratory Illnesses (ARI).
This CDC document guides cruise ships originating from or stopping in the U.S. to help prevent, diagnose, and medically manage ARI caused by the SARS-CoV-2 betacorinavirus, influenza, or Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
When Should Expecting Mothers Get a Flu Shot
A new study published today should help clarify an essential question for pregnant women considering getting an influenza vaccination during flu season, which generally begins in October each year in the United States.
An Original Investigation published by the journal JAMA Pediatrics on December 18, 2023, concluded that maternal vaccination was associated with reduced odds of influenza-associated hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger than six months.
When Should Expecting Mothers Get a Flu Shot
A new study published today should help clarify an essential question for pregnant women considering getting an influenza vaccination during flu season, which generally begins in October each year in the United States.
An Original Investigation published by the journal JAMA Pediatrics on December 18, 2023, concluded that maternal vaccination was associated with reduced odds of influenza-associated hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger than six months.
The U.S. FDA's Drug Information is on Trial
A recent court decision in the United States raises questions about the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) ability to advise the public about the safety and efficacy of medical products and to influence the off-label use of drugs.
The complete, unedited article Perspective, written by Tina Watson, B.A. and Christopher Robertson, J.D., Ph.D., was published by the New England Journal of Medicine on December 16, 2023.
The WHO Continues Endorsing Monovalent XBB.1.5 COVID-19 Vaccines
The WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) today announced that given the current SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus evolution and the breadth in immune responses demonstrated by monovalent XBB.1.5 vaccines against circulating variants, the TAG-CO-VAC advises retaining the current COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition (monovalent XBB.1.5) as the COVID-19 vaccine antigen.
Europe's Initial Critical Medicines and Vaccine List Announced
The European Commission (EC), the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA), and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) today published the first version of the Union List of critical medicines, which includes vaccines.
As of December 12, 2023, the List contains more than 200 active substances of medicines for human use, considered critical for healthcare systems, for which continuity of supply is a priority and shortages should be avoided.