Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trials launching in July, expert says
“The good news is that the new coronavirus is relatively stable,” Dr. Paul A. Offit said.
Opinion
How racism contributes to the effects of SARS-CoV-2
Underrepresented minorities face systemic bias and racism when interacting with the healthcare system, Dr. Salles writes.
Conference Coverage
ACIP plans priority groups in advance of COVID-19 vaccine
Tiered approach to COVID-19 vaccination builds on pandemic flu framework.
Conference Coverage
ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2020-2021
Next season’s vaccination options include new high-dose quadrivalent vaccines for seniors.
Conference Coverage
New quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine joins VFC arsenal
ACIP votes to add new quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine to the Vaccines for Children program
News
Inside Mercy’s mission to care for non-COVID patients in Los Angeles
“We went into it with expectations of, ‘We’ll treat as many patients as you need us to take,” Commander Erin Blevins recalled.
Opinion
Guidance on infection prevention for health care personnel
Many clinicians have asked whether a physician should use a mask while seeing patients without COVID-19 in the office.
Opinion
The evolution of “COVIDists”
Hospitalists at Baystate Health in Western Massachusetts realized the necessity of a new model of care for COVID-19 patients.
News
Lung ultrasound works well in children with COVID-19
Ultrasound offers several benefits over other imaging modalities, too.
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Face mask type matters when sterilizing, study finds
The testing described in the report is “quite affordable,” according to one of the authors.