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Update: U.S. regulators question AstraZeneca vaccine trial data
The NIAID statement does not say what data may have been outdated or how it may have changed the results.
Feature
How to talk to patients reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Many patients are just seeking more information experts say.
News
‘Reassuring’ data on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy
The CDC has included pregnancy along with other underlying conditions that qualify people to be offered vaccines in the third priority tier (Phase...
Feature
High obesity rates in Southern states magnify COVID threats
At least 29 states have green-lighted obesity for inclusion in the first phases of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. That could overwhelm government...
From the Journals
COVID-19 virus reinfections rare; riskiest after age 65
Initial infection was associated with about 80% protection overall against getting SARS-CoV-2 again.
From the Journals
Baby born to partially vaccinated mom has COVID-19 antibodies
Testing showed that the antibodies passed through the placenta to the baby.
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First pill for COVID-19 could be ready by year’s end
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Pregnant patients with severe COVID-19 disease at increased risk of complications
In two separate studies, links emerged between severe COVID-19 disease and perinatal complications and between underlying comorbidities and severe...
Guidelines
Don’t discontinue osteoporosis meds for COVID-19 vaccines, expert guidance says
Recommendations help physicians distinguish between a reaction to the vaccine and a reaction to medication.
From the Journals
Delay surgery by 7 weeks after COVID-19 diagnosis, study shows
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC data strengthen link between obesity and severe COVID
Progressively intensive management of COVID-19 might be needed for patients with more severe obesity.