EU-authorized vaccines include those from Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax
Low Risk Seen for Second Allergic Reaction to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Of 1,366 patients with immediate allergic reaction to first dose, six developed severe immediate allergic reaction after second dose
Boris Johnson Lifts Last COVID-19 Restrictions in England
Under the new plan, mandatory self-isolation and routine tracing of infected people’s contacts will end
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule Updated for 2022
Changes include universal vaccination against hepatitis B for all adults aged 19 through 59 years and for at-risk older adults
Baricitinib Reduces Mortality in Critically Ill Adults With COVID-19
Reduction in death seen at 28, 60 days for patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Poor Outcomes Common With COVID-19, Acute Ischemic Stroke
Factors associated with poor functional outcomes included age older than 60 years, diabetes mellitus, increased NIHSS, LVO
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Feb. 14 to 18, 2022. This …
Scientists Report ‘Rogue Antibodies’ Behind Severe Clotting With COVID-19
Study authors suggest future research assess the potential benefits of screening COVID-19 patients for antiphospholipids and other autoantibodies
COVID-19 Vaccination Safe During Pregnancy
No differences seen in neonatal and early infant outcomes for offspring exposed, not exposed to vaccine in utero