Geriatrics
CDC Expert Panel to Weigh In on Vaccine Boosters
Panel will deliberate which high-risk groups should get a booster shot
Booster Dose of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine May Increase Immunity
New research indicates two doses of the vaccine boosts immunity from 74 to 94 percent
COVID-19 Has Killed More Americans Than the Spanish Flu Did in 1918
This happened despite vast gains in scientific knowledge during the past century
7,000 Steps Per Day Tied to Lower Risk for Early Death
No association seen between step intensity in middle age and later mortality
Review of Booster Shots for Moderna, J&J Vaccines Just Weeks Away: Fauci
Fauci says data on booster shots for those vaccines are only a few weeks away from a review by the FDA
FDA Panel Says Yes to Pfizer Booster Shots for People 65+
Same independent panel of experts said no to booster shots for Americans younger than 65 years
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
FDA Advisory Panel to Hold Meeting Today on COVID-19 Booster Shots
Advisory panel will review a variety of evidence, including new data from Israel
Screening Seniors for A-Fib Reduces Risk for Adverse Outcomes
Reduction seen in combined end point of stroke, systemic embolism, bleeding leading to hospitalization, death
CDC Recommendations for Influenza Vaccination Updated for 2021-2022
ACIP makes no preferential recommendation when more than one licensed, recommended vaccine is available
