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Mixed Digital Intervention Increases HIV Prevention Adherence in Young People

Combo of one-on-one telehealth coaching, peer support forums, and automated text messages can double PrEP uptake

Risk for Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease Increased After SARS-CoV-2

Increased risk seen for incident AIRD for patients with SARS-CoV-2, with higher risk seen after more severe acute COVID-19

White House Lifts COVID Testing Rule for People Around President Biden

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a move that acknowledges that COVID-19 is no longer the danger it...

Loss in Everyday Functioning Reported by Veterans During Pandemic

44.9 percent of veterans with COVID-19 infection, 35.3 percent without reported that they could do less than before pandemic

CDC Shortens Recommended COVID Isolation Period

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- New guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Effective Against ED/Urgent Care Encounters

VE against COVID-19-associated ED, urgent care encounters was 51 percent during first seven to 59 days after updated dose

Advantaged Households Have Lower Intent to Vaccinate Teens Against HPV

Safety concerns were primary reason for parents in the advantaged group to have no intention to vaccinate

0.1 to 0.5 Percent of SARS-CoV-2 Infections Become Persistent

In some individuals, there were many viral amino acid substitutions, indicating strong positive selection

2023 to 2024 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effective for Reducing Risk

VE against influenza-linked outpatient visits ranged from 33 to 49 percent, and against hospitalization from 41 to 44 percent among adults

Health Officials Recommend Spring COVID-19 Booster for Older Adults

Second booster appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since last COVID-19 shot