Immunization

Research suggests that MMR vaccination may be protective against COVID-19. So, test your knowledge of who needs the vaccine with 9 cases you might see in your office.

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.

COVID-19 vaccines have been available for 6 months in the US under FDA EUAs. Many people stepped up ASAP; some remain in the wait and see camp. A new KFF survey parses motivation.

The recent CDC analysis is also one of the first to demonstrate that mRNA vaccines can benefit people who get COVID-19 despite being fully or partially vaccinated.

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.

In the largest study of its kind, patients with COVID-19 who did not receive flu vaccine were significantly more likely to visit the emergency department and to have a stroke, among other severe effects.

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.

These 14 states likely have more than one thing in common, and in the context of COVID-19, probably a few. Editors came across this unfortunate stat today.

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.

Global confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 have surpassed 4 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC.

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.

Which US states have the highest proportion of COVID-19 cases attributed to the Delta variant? Answer plus more data from the CDC and the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

The ACIP green lights mRNA vaccines with warning for myocarditis and pericarditis, says COVID-19 vaccine can be given on the same day as other common vaccines, advises COVID vaccine for all aged ≥12 yrs.

A steep drop in age-appropriate vaccinations during the months of peak of COVID-19 spread means that catch-up is now a priority. How would you get these 5 patients current?

The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 now accounts for >20% of new US infections and WHO estimates is has spread to 96 countries. We summarize current data and perspective.

The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard ensures health care employees the right to full protection from COVID-19 exposure, ongoing remuneration in case of illness, and immunity from retaliation.

The CDC has intensified surveillance of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 which now accounts for 10% of new US COVID-19 infections.

The vaccine is indicated for prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by 20 Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes.

Truth: 67% of US unvaccinated adults believe or cannot judge the veracity of the 5 myths that follow. With more than half the population not fully vaccinated, there is more work to do.

In the phase 2/3 TeenCOVE study, Moderna's mRNA-1273 demonstrated immunogenicity noninferior to that seen in the phase 3 adult study comparator group.

The CDC defines SARS-CoV-2 variants as of interest, of concern, and of high consequence. Get a quick update on how knowledge of known variants is changing.

Maine continues to lead the country in percentage of population fully vaccinated at 51.82%, according to CDC data. Mississippi has shifted into the 51st spot.

The newest CDC guidance greatly reduces situations that require use of masks, distancing, and testing but has raised many questions. Here's help to answer the ones your patients may ask.

Agency expansion of the COVID-19 vaccine EUA to include this younger group is an important step toward achieving herd immunity in the US, particularly as vaccine uptake slows across the country.

As a second-year medical student volunteers at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, the Spanish last name shared by the elderly couple now in front of her is a poignant reminder of why she chose medicine.

A number of US states fall below the national average of ~50% adults having received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine and could be at risk of future virus spread.

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.

The NIAID head said the timing of the end of the pandemic is really up to the public.

Maine currently leads the country in percentage of population fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Wherever you practice primary care, please keep the vaccine conversation going.

ID expert Rodger MacArthur, MD, explains hotspot dynamics, the essential role of clinicians as vaccine advocates, and how medical students are engaging and educating the community.