COVID-19 Updates
From the Journals
Risk factors linked to post–COVID vaccination death identified
Of note, the researchers said that “there was no association between the risk of COVID-19 death and ethnicity, except for those of Indian...
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The potential problem(s) with a once-a-year COVID vaccine
Remarks, from “capitulation” to too few data, hit the airwaves and social media.
Conference Coverage
Full-dose antithrombotic aids selected COVID-19 ICU patients
“We probably need to replace the guidelines.”
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Why some infectious disease docs are ‘encouraged’ by new bivalent COVID vaccines
“I’m very encouraged by this new development.”
From the Journals
Vitamin D supplementation shows no COVID-19 prevention
“Vaccination is still the most effective way to protect people from COVID-19, and vitamin D and cod liver oil supplementation should not be...
From the Journals
Low testosterone may raise risk of COVID hospitalization
According to the researchers, the findings do not suggest that hormone therapy be used as a preventive measure against COVID.
From the Journals
CDC says 44% of people hospitalized with COVID had third dose or booster
Unvaccinated adults were 3.4 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID than those who were vaccinated.
From the Journals
New study supports safety of COVID-19 boosters during pregnancy
Local and systemic reactions, such as aches and pains, from a COVID-19 booster or third dose were short-lived with no ongoing concerns in pregnant...
From the Journals
Unvaccinated 10 times more likely to be hospitalized for Omicron
Vaccinated, hospitalized patients were more often older and already dealing with other health conditions, a new study finds.
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Asymptomatic infections drive many epidemics, including monkeypox, polio, and COVID
“I think 80% of [COVID] transmissions are done by 20% of infected people because those are the ones who are shedding the most virus.”
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC gives final approval to Omicron COVID-19 vaccine boosters
“If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster,” said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD.