Infectious Disease

Update: The FDA authorized a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose for the immunocompromised to combat emergence of more pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains.

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.

Your COVID-19-vaccinated patients and the ones "on the fence" share a fear, but of different unknowns. Reduce the threat for the fence sitters, says Afton Kapuscincki, PhD.

The COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy echoed to this PCP from his multiethnic community is rooted in confusion. He talks about creating clarity, here.

Compared to psychiatrists and subspecialists, the proportion of visits to primary care was higher for patients with depression or anxiety and any mental illness in a new cross-sectional study.

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.”

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.

Patients unvaccinated against COVID-19 don't need blame; they may need more of your time, though, says this primary care physician.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

To reach herd immunity in the US, we need to tip the balance of vaccinated vs unvaccinated farther in favor immunization. How are you addressing patient fears?

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.

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.

Rates of routine ACIP-recommended vaccination have been persistently and significantly lower among racial and ethnic minorities over the past decade, according to new research.

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.

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.

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.

The COVID-19 pandemic has sorely challenged the emotional well being of all healthcare providers. Here, a look back is followed by a guide to moving forward.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.

Rodger MacArthur, MD, was in his HIV clinic last week and queried his COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant/resistant patients about their reasons. The refrain was familiar and discouraging.

Which state has the highest share of population fully vaccinated? What about the lowest mortality rate? An updated analysis has the answers and more.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.