Vaccines
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Babies better protected from COVID if mother vaccinated during pregnancy: study
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COVID vaccines open rifts between parents, children
Experts say the best solution is to for a doctor to meet with minors and their reluctant parents to get them on board for a COVID shot.
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FDA delays action on Pfizer vaccine for kids under 5
“At this time it makes sense for us to wait until we have the data of the evaluation of a third dose before taking action.”
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Updated guidance for COVID vaccination in rheumatology patients arrives amid continued hesitancy
A fifth update to the American College of Rheumatology’s guidelines makes new recommendations on supplemental and booster doses in patients with...
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CDC issues new pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adults
PCV15 and PREVNAR20 received approval from the FDA in July 2021, providing an impetus for the revised recommendations.
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Moderna launches clinical trials for HIV vaccine
The vaccine is designed to prompt white blood cells to turn into antibodies that can neutralize HIV.
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Immunocompromised patients should receive fourth COVID shot: CDC
The CDC contacted pharmacies on Jan. 26 to reinforce the message that people with moderate to severe immune suppression should receive a fourth...
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Fourth vaccine shot less effective against Omicron, Israeli study says
“We see many infected with Omicron who received the fourth dose,” said Dr. Gil Regev-Yochay.
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ACIP releases new dengue vaccine recommendations
Puerto Rico is the main focus of control efforts because 95% of U.S. dengue cases originate there.
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Quebec plans to fine unvaccinated adults
Not getting vaccinated burdens the health care system, said Quebec premier Francois Legault.