Socioeconomic differences in flu vaccine uptake narrowed for those aged 18 to 64 years, but racial/ethnic, SES differences persisted for ≥65s
Most With Reaction to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Tolerate Second Dose
Most patients with immediate, potentially allergic reaction to Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine tolerate second dose
Sickle Cell Disease May Up Risk for Poor COVID-19 Outcomes
Sickle cell trait also associated with increased risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization and death, but to a lesser extent
How Fast Do COVID-19 Vaccines Wane?
The University College London (UCL) stated in a press release, ‘total antibody levels generated by COVID-19 vaccines appear to start declining from as early as six weeks after complete vaccination.’
‘And antibodies can be reduced by more than 50% over ten weeks, according to new data from UCL’s Virus Watch study.’
Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose May Prompt Response in Transplant Recipients
Third dose of mRNA-1273 vaccine induces serologic response in 49 percent of kidney recipients who did not respond after two doses
Mental Health Disorders Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality
Findings show even higher risk among those with severe mental disorders, like schizophrenia and bipolar disorders
Pfizer Says Third Shot of Vaccine Boosts COVID-19 Protection
Company has said it plans to seek U.S. approval for a third booster shot of its vaccine, but the issue has been controversial
Vaccinated Americans Can Soon Visit the U.K. Without Quarantining
U.S. officials have not yet decided to stop restricting the entry of British travelers and others into the United States
Biden Weighs ‘Vaccine or Testing’ Mandate for Federal Employees
White House officials said Tuesday they would reveal more about the president’s plans later this week
CDC to Advise Return to Masks Indoors for Some Vaccinated Americans
Latest decision is sharp reversal from one the agency announced just two months ago