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Nina Cosdon
Articles
COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters, Prior Infection Significantly Reduce Risks, but Immunity Wanes
October 13, 2022
A large cohort study confirms the observed efficacy of initial and follow-up COVID-19 vaccination and prior infection against infection, hospitalization, and death.
New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines Reduce Quarantine Requirement after Exposure
August 12, 2022
After exposure to COVID-19, asymptomatic individuals in low-risk settings no longer need to quarantine, says the CDC; masking is still recommended.
Monkeypox: WHO Declares Public Health Emergency of International Concern
July 25, 2022
The WHO's highest level of alert indicates the organization's belief that the now multicountry monkeypox outbreak requires a coordinated international response.
Monkeypox Treatments May be Close at Hand
July 20, 2022
There are no specific drugs to treat the monkeypox virus but research into existing antivirals is well under way to determine their potential efficacy.
CDC Elevates Monkeypox Alert to Level 2, Encourages "Enhanced Precautions"
June 07, 2022
The CDC raised its monkeypox alert to a level 2 on June 6, reporting more than 1000 cases worldwide and 25 infections confirmed in 12 US states and DC.
Monkeypox: What We Know About the Outbreak Now
May 24, 2022
The CDC reported 1 confirmed case of monkeypox in Massachusetts on May 23rd; Quebec is investigating 17 suspected cases. Find out what we know now about the virus.