May 10th 2024
While Moderna expects mRNA-1345 to be approved later this month, the company cites FDA administrative constraints as reason for delay.
April 30th 2024
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April 22nd 2024
Researchers found that the COVID-19 booster dose elicited a 71%-84% increase in the median anti-spike half-life over that of the primary series.
March 29th 2024
Investigators found vaccine uptake of 41% among unvaccinated individuals who were part of a messaging intervention in the emergency department.
March 19th 2024
The novel 21-valent pneumococcal vaccine remains on track for the FDA PDUFA date of June 17, 2024; Merck adds this new data to the body of positive evidence.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 25, 2021
Data from the CDC on the Delta variant and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
Moderna Says COVID-19 Vaccine Triggers Strong Immune Response in Children Aged 6-11 Years
Two doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine showed robust neutralizing antibody titers in children aged 6 to 11 years, the company announced on Monday.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 21, 2021
FDA Greenlights Mixing COVID-19 Boosters and Moderna, J&J Booster Shots
CDC vaccine advisors will meet Thursday to discuss final approval of booster doses of Moderna and J&J vaccines and mix-and-match approach authorized by FDA.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 20, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 19, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 18, 2021
A Drive-through Flu Shot Clinic: Is it Time to Try One?
The traditional flu shot clinic with waiting rooms full won't work this year. One practice planned its own drive-through flu vaccination clinic. Here's how.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 15, 2021
FDA Advisory Panel Supports Moderna, J&J COVID Boosters in Back-to-Back Votes
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously recommended the Moderna booster on Thurday, the J&J booster on Friday.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 14, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 13, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 8, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 7, 2021
WHO Makes Historic Recommendation for Distribution of Malaria Vaccine
WHO endorsement for widespread use in Africa of the only vaccine against malaria comes at a time when progress in control of the disease has "stalled," the organization says.
Two-dose Pfizer Vaccine Protects Against COVID-19 Hospitalization for at Least 6 Months
Two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine also showed sustained efficacy of 93% against Delta-related hospital admission.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 6, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 5, 2021
Janssen RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Drives Robust Cellular Immune, Humoral Response
Janssen's investigational vaccine showed efficacy of up to 80% in preventing RSV-mediated lower respiratory tract infections in older adults.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 4, 2021
The number of US confirmed deaths has surpassed 702 000. Plus more data on the Delta variant, cases, mortalities, and vaccination in our daily update.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 1, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 30, 2021
Health Care Workers Likely to Recommend COVID-19 Vaccine to Patients Based on Safety Messaging, Survey Finds
Survey authors said findings merit further research into how to increase health care workers' confidence in discussing and recommending COVID-19 vaccines with patients.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 29, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 28, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 27, 2021
COVID-19 Boosters: Hope or Hype?
Infectious disease expert and NIH-funded researcher Rodger MacArthur, MD, has questions about the evidence on which the Pfizer booster shot recommendations are based.
Study: Safety Data on HPV Vaccine Improving, but More Parents Still Concerned
A new analysis showed a near 78% increase in citing safety concerns among parents with HPV vaccine hesitancy, contrary to no observed changes in serious adverse event reporting.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 24, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 23, 2021