Vaccines
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Pathology society first to call for nationwide vaccination mandate
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Summer campers spread COVID at home, follow-up finds
Transmission was more likely from some campers than others, according to a new report.
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Delta variant could drive herd immunity threshold over 80%
In addition to driving up case numbers, the Delta variant could also push the threshold to achieve herd immunity higher.
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No higher risk of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease flares seen after COVID-19 vaccination
The findings may help rheumatologists to convince patients to get Pfizer and Moderna shots.
FDA/CDC
‘A few mutations away’: The threat of a vaccine-proof variant
“When we have lots of people infected, we give more chances to the virus to diversify and then adapt to selective pressures.”
Perspectives
I Never Wanted To Be a Hero
I have been in the business of medicine for more than 15 years and I will never forget the initial surge of the COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts...
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COVID-19 vaccination does not increase risk of flare in patients with lupus
An international web-based survey found a very low rate of medically confirmed flare post COVID vaccination in nearly 700 participants.
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Patients on methotrexate show T-cell response to Pfizer vaccine
Despite poor antibody response to the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, cellular immunity was generated in patients taking methotrexate, new research shows...
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Giving flu and COVID-19 shots at same time appears safe, effective: Study
“It’s a small study, but it’s certainly encouraging to know that there didn’t seem to be a big decrease in immunogenicity either way and the...
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Back-to-school threat: Missed vaccinations in children, teens
“Health care providers should assess the vaccination status of all pediatric patients, including adolescents, and contact those who are behind...