Vaccines
Conference Coverage
Robust immune response after COVID-19 boosters in those with IBD
Data support an additional vaccine dose of mRNA vaccine in patients at risk for an inadequate response to the initial series, says expert.
Opinion
Some physicians still lack access to COVID-19 vaccines
Many pharmacies were able to give out COVID-19 vaccines while many physician offices still have not received access to any of the vaccines.
From the Journals
COVID-19 vaccines do not trigger sudden hearing loss: Study
“There was not an increase in cases of sudden [sensorineural] hearing loss associated with COVID-19 vaccination compared to previously published...
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Why pregnant people were left behind while vaccines moved at ‘warp speed’ to help the masses
A growing number of women’s health researchers and advocates say that excluding pregnant people – and the months-long delay in recommending that...
Commentary
ACIP 2022 child/adolescent immunization schedule: What’s new?
The tables can be a challenge to interpret, but fortunately simpler tables for parents are available. These make excellent handouts to have...
Commentary
Exploring the relationship of COVID-19 vaccines and fertility
The general public has conflated a side effect of the virus, namely, infertility and erectile dysfunction, with that of the vaccine.
News
AAP approves CDC’s child/adolescent vax schedule for 2022
A new vaccine has been added to the schedule.
News
ACIP issues adult vaccination schedule 2022
“Providers should administer all due and overdue vaccines according to the routine immunization schedule during the same visit.”
News from the FDA/CDC
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.
News
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.”