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Pfizer and Moderna vaccines appear safe, effective during pregnancy
Preliminary findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines appear safe in...
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Feds lift pause of J&J COVID vaccine, add new warning
The warning is directed at women under the age of 50.
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COVID-19 vaccine response lower in kidney dialysis patients
Study compares immunogenicity of dialysis patients health care workers who were vaccinated.
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How some COVID-19 vaccines could cause rare blood clots
Six cases of a rare but serious event in patients who got the J&J vaccine are being reviewed.
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Researchers stress importance of second COVID-19 vaccine dose for infliximab users
Significantly lower antibody concentrations seen after a first dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine in users of infliximab vs. vedolizumab...
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Children could become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by fall, expert predicts
If everything goes as planned,
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Pfizer: Vaccine shown 100% effective in children aged 12-15
The vaccinated children showed a strong antibody response with no serious side effects.
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COVID-19 vaccination in RMD patients: Safety data “reassuring”
Two studies show mainly mild reactions and favorable antibody responses in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases after vaccination...
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COVID-19 maternal antibodies transferred to fetus, newborn from pregnant and lactating vaccine recipients
Though the study showed SARS-CoV-2 titers in umbilical cord blood and breast milk, it could not show whether those antibodies were protective...
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How to talk to patients reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Many patients are just seeking more information experts say.