Drug is designed to prevent the coronavirus from making copies of itself.
New U.S. COVID-19 Vaccinations Climb for the Longest Stretch in Months
However, at least some of the recent surge in first doses could also be from incorrectly reported booster shots
Cervical Cancer Becoming Rare in the UK
After decades of research, the United Kingdom (UK) launched a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine program for teenage girls in 2008.
A new study published by The Lancet on November 3, 2021, shows the HPV vaccine dramatically reduces cervical cancer rates by almost 90% in women in their 20s who were offered the vaccine beginning at age 12.
Allergy History May Up Risk for Reactions to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Risk for allergic reactions within three days of vaccination higher for those with history of high-risk allergy, but most completed the two-dose regimen
mRNA COVID-19 Efficacy Lower for Immunocompromised Adults
Vaccine effectiveness of two doses of mRNA vaccine lower against COVID-19-associated hospitalization, with variation by condition
Anticipated Increase in Acute Flaccid Myelitis Not Seen in 2020
Cases reported in 2019 and 2020 occurred in older children, were less often associated with upper-limb involvement
White House Sets Jan. 4 Deadline for Large, Private U.S. Companies to Mandate Vaccines
Companies must give workers paid time off to get vaccinated and sick leave if they have any side effects
COVID-19 Widespread Among Iowa Deer
No evidence of deer-to-human infection reported, but those who have contact with deer should take precautions
Children Eligible for mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination in the U.S.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., announced her endorsement of the new recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.
Dr. Walensky’s endorsement expands COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to about 28 million children in the U.S.
U.S. CDC Prepares for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on November 1, 2021, an ongoing global monitoring program has recently identified three new human infections with avian influenza A(H5N6) virus (or “A(H5N6) bird flu”) in China.
Reported influenza A(H5N6) virus infections during 2021 have doubled the number of such cases detected since this virus was first found in people in 2014.
This increase raises concerns about the risk of additional human zoonotic infections and the pandemic potential of this virus.