November 12th 2024
The FDA cleared Novavax to start enrolling the planned phase 3 trial after a safety concern was found to be unrelated to the combination vaccine.
November 11th 2024
Insights on how to manage the "triple threat" of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 this season.
October 7th 2024
Less than one-quarter of people infected with influenza-associated severe acute respiratory illness were vaccinated, according to a new report.
September 30th 2024
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
September 20th 2024
FluMist is the first influenza vaccine that does not have to be given by a health care professional.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 10, 2021
Data from the CDC on boosters 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: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 9, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 8, 2021
Effectiveness Declines for All 3 COVID-19 Vaccines Over Time in Large Veterans Study
Efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J fell between 35% and 85% among nearly 800 000 US veterans, found a consortium of investigators.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 4, 2021
CDC Signs Off on Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 5-11 Years
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky officially endorsed Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years, following recommendation from ACIP.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of November 2, 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 November 1, 2021
Global confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 have surpassed 5 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC.
Influenza Vaccination During COVID-19: 5 Questions for Primary Care
COVID-19 has changed many of what we know as standard operating procedures during flu season. How would you handle these 5 situations, for example?
Flu Season 2021-2022: Primary Care Fears & Patients on the Fence
This flu season will bring different challenges to primary care clinicians. Here, experts discuss specific barriers and best strategies to overcome them.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 29, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 28, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 27, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 26, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 25, 2021
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.