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Third COVID-19 vaccine dose helped some transplant recipients
All of those with low titers before the third dose had high titers after receiving the extra shot, in case series.
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More evidence links COVID vaccines to rare cases of myocarditis in youth
The side effect seems to be more common in teen boys and young men than in older adults and women.
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NIAID advances universal flu vaccine candidate into phase 1 trial
“It could be longer lasting than the traditional flu vaccine and give us what we call super seasonal protection that might go beyond just one flu...
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CDC director cites rise in hospitalizations in urging teen vaccinations
“Among hospitalized adolescents, nearly one-third required intensive care unit admission.”
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Children aged 12-15 years continue to close COVID-19 vaccination gap
Adolescents represented the largest share of the U.S. population initiating vaccination in the 14 days ending May 30.
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Lower SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responses seen in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
Patients who take methotrexate or rituximab seem to be especially vulnerable.
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COVID-19 vaccination rate rising quickly among adolescents
For the 2 weeks ending May 24, children aged 12-15 years initiated over 21% of all vaccinations in the United States.
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CDC recommends use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds
ACIP voted 14-0 in favor of the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in younger teens.
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States ready plans to get Pfizer COVID vaccine to younger teens
Some schools, assuming approval May 12, are ready to start vaccinating in cafeterias and gyms.
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FDA set to okay Pfizer vaccine in younger teens