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.
How Effective is the Flu Vaccine: 10 Questions on Patient Misconceptions
Influenza season brings vaccine fear and misconceptions every year. Stay ahead of patients with our quiz on their questions for you.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 24, 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.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 23, 2021
FDA Fully Approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the first to receive full approval from the FDA.
8 More Ways to Talk to the Vaccine-hesitant
Talking to the COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant folks in your circle can be difficult. These 8 slides offer some new and some tried and true tips on how to approach the topic
AAFP to FDA: Authorize COVID-19 Vaccination for US Children
AAFP, citing the increased health threat posed by the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, is calling on the FDA to expand current EUA to include patients younger than 12 years.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 20, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Performance: What’s Currently Known?
How effective are the 3 authorized COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection? Virus variants? Get updated on the latest evidence in our quick slideshow.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 19, 2021
9 States, 2 Cities Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for all Health Care Workers
Delta variant rising and vaccine immunity possibly on the wane are 2 reasons cited by state governors and city mayors for requiring full vaccination of health care personnel.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 18, 2021
HHS Joint Statement Outlines Official Plan for Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
In a new joint statement, the HHS officially recommends booster shots of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and outlines plan to start rollout this fall.
ACP: Ensure Adult Routine Vaccinations are Up to Date as Flu and COVID Meet Again
The American College of Physicians urges clinicians to make sure adult patients, especially the most vulnerable, are protected against preventable diseases as COVID spreads and flu is imminent.
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters May be Recommended for Most Americans
Recommendation for a COVID-19 booster for vaccinated Americans could come by Wednesday; some experts say data are too sparse to support the move.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 17, 2021
Back to School: Parents, the Pandemic, and the COVID Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination mandates are not popular with parents of school-aged children, but masks for unvaccinated students and teachers are. More on a new KFF survey.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 16, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 12, 2021
CDC Encourages Pregnant Individuals to Get COVID-19 Vaccination
The CDC now recommends that pregnant and breastfeeding individuals get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Update: FDA Authorizes mRNA Booster Shot for Immunosuppressed Individuals
Update: The FDA authorized a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose for the immunocompromised to combat emergence of more pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 11, 2021
Vaccine Hesitancy Often is Synonymous with Vaccine Confusion: Perspectives from Primary Care
The COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy echoed to this PCP from his multiethnic community is rooted in confusion. He talks about creating clarity, here.
Interview: The Vaccine-hesitant Patient Needs to Hear "Yes" from Primary Care
COVID-19 vaccine information that is culturally sensitive, clear, and concise may help reduce patient hesitation, but the PCP can shift a “maybe” to “yes.”
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 9, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Blame Game is a Poor Strategy, Yale PCP Advises
Patients unvaccinated against COVID-19 don't need blame; they may need more of your time, though, says this primary care physician.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 6, 2021
Half of the total US population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Plus more data on the Delta variant, cases, and mortalities in our daily update.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 5, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 4, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 3, 2021
Clinical Trial True or False: Two Shots
COVID-19 clinical trials have been news for 18 months. But what do you know about clinical trials in general? Take 2 shots at a brief true or false quiz.