COVID-19 Updates
Commentary
BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are more evasive of antibodies, but not of cellular immunity
Our immunity in the United States is growing and is both from vaccination and natural infection.
Latest News
Obesity links to faster fading of COVID vaccine protection
The authors concluded that additional or more frequent booster doses are likely to be required to maintain protection among people with obesity...
Conference Coverage
‘Myriad’ dermatologic reactions after COVID-19 vaccination
The most common delayed events were pityriasis rosea and lichen planus.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. allows pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid directly
“Since Paxlovid must be taken within 5 days after symptoms begin, authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid could expand access...
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WHO tracking new Omicron subvariant in India
BA.2.75 has eight mutations beyond those seen in BA.5, which “could make immune escape worse than what we’re seeing now.”
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Experimental cancer drug promising for hospitalized COVID patients
The manufacturer is seeking emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.
Conference Coverage
Skin reactions after COVID-19 vaccination have six patterns
“This is the first study that analyzes a significant number of cases assessed by dermatologists and illustrated with clinical images.”
Conference Coverage
What are the benefits of a fourth vaccination against COVID?
“For the over-60s, protection is almost quadrupled through the fourth vaccination. However, this is still plagued with a lot of uncertainty.”
From the Journals
Study confirms increased CVT with AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
“Reassuringly, no consistent association was observed between the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines and these rare complications.”
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Pfizer plans a vaccine to target all coronaviruses
Trials are expected to begin this fall.
Guidelines
ACC/AHA issue clinical lexicon for complications of COVID-19
The document standardizes definitions for cardiovascular and noncardiovascular complications and sets out a framework to capture and better...