In a briefing paper, scientists say redesigned boosters should target at least one variant of the XBB strains
Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Seems Safe for Young Children
No new safety concerns reported among children aged 6 months to 5 years receiving third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
2011 to 2020 Saw Steady Improvement in Childhood Vaccine Adherence
Significant declines seen in patterns of no vaccination, selective vaccination, shot limiting
COVID-19 Vaccine Not Tied to Menstrual Changes
No association seen between vaccine and menstrual changes requiring health care contact in large study of nearly 3 million women in Sweden
U.S. to Drop Most COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Next Week as Emergency Ends
White House COVID-19 coordinator Ashish Jha said the goal now is to continue to encourage vaccinations
Bell Palsy Incidence Higher With SARS-CoV-2 Infection Than Vaccine
However, review showed significantly increased incidence of Bell palsy in vaccine recipients versus those receiving placebo
CDC Relaxes COVID-19 Vaccination Rules for Foreign Travelers
U.S. health officials say that foreigners coming to the United States will now only need one bivalent shot to enter the country
BCG Vaccine Does Not Reduce COVID-19 Risk for Health Care Workers
No significant difference seen in risk for symptomatic COVID-19, severe COVID-19 for those receiving BCG or saline placebo
Adverse Events Detailed for Teen COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Overall, 17.7 cases of myocarditis reported per million vaccinations; 77 percent had symptom resolution at time of report
Discrimination in Health Care Linked to Nonvaccination Against COVID-19
Reported experiences of racial and ethnic discrimination linked to difference in prevalence of nonvaccination