Vaccines
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Children could become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by fall, expert predicts
If everything goes as planned,
Latest News
Pfizer: Vaccine shown 100% effective in children aged 12-15
The vaccinated children showed a strong antibody response with no serious side effects.
From the Journals
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...
From the Journals
COVID-related immunization gaps portend return of preventable infections
Reversal of herd immunity is possible in the face of growing vaccine hesitancy.
Feature
COVID-19 vaccination linked to less mechanical ventilation
A new paper offers a “real-world” look at vaccination effectiveness, according to the authors.
News
FDA grants emergency use authorization to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
“The advantages of having a third vaccine, especially one that is a single shot and can be stored without special refrigeration requirements, will...
News from the FDA/CDC
J&J COVID-19 vaccine wins unanimous backing of FDA panel
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected to offer more convenient dosing and be easier to distribute than the two rival products already...
Guidelines
7 key changes: The 2021 child and adolescent immunization schedules
There are few changes this year, mostly minor.
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Oxford launches COVID-19 vaccine study in children
At Oxford and three partner sites in London, Southampton, and Bristol, the phase 2 clinical trial will test whether kids and teens have a good...
Feature
One-third of health care workers leery of getting COVID-19 vaccine, survey shows
Self-reported willingness to be vaccinated differs by age, gender, race, and hospital role, suggests research.
From the Journals
Zika vaccine candidate shows promise in phase 1 trial
Healthy trial participants show evidence of protection for at least 1 year.