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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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How to counsel worried patients about the J&J vaccine news
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Data about COVID-19-related skin manifestations in children continue to emerge
Of 50 hospitalized children infected with COVID-19, 18 (36%) fulfilled criteria for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
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Next winter may be rough: Models predict ‘considerable surge’ of COVID
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FDA, CDC urge pause of J&J COVID vaccine
Treatment for traditional blood clots, such as the drug heparin, should not be used for these clots.
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U.S. finally hits its stride with COVID-19 vaccination rollouts
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‘Beyond a reasonable doubt’: COVID-19 brain health fallout is real, severe
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About one in five clinicians considers quitting because of pandemic
“There are a substantial number of employees and trainees who are experiencing major stress and work disruptions because of the pandemic.”
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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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Study suggests no added risk of blood clots in COVID-19 outpatients
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Excess deaths jump 23% in U.S. in 2020, mostly because of COVID-19