Infectious Disease
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Missed by More Than 10 Percent of Americans
Adults younger than 30 most likely to have missed second dose, with nearly 12 percent outside of the 42-day allowable window
Hawaii to Ease COVID-19 Rules for Fully Vaccinated Tourists
Governor recently said the state is expected to reach a 60 percent vaccination rate among all residents by July 8
U.S. Sends 3 Million J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Brazil
Last weekend, the United States sent 2.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine to Taiwan
Risk for VTE Up for IBD Patients Infected With SARS-CoV-2
Odds of VTE increased 8.15-fold according to models adjusting for recent hospitalization and steroid exposure
Heart Issues in Young COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Rare, Usually Mild, Quickly Resolve
Group of health agencies says 'risks of being unvaccinated are far greater than any rare side effects from the vaccines'
2018 to 2020 Saw Large Decrease in Life Expectancy in United States
Decrease in life expectancy larger than that seen in other high-income countries; pronounced decreases seen for Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black populations
Cutaneous Reactions Rarely Reported After COVID-19 Vaccine
1.9 percent of individuals reported cutaneous reaction after first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, most often rash and itching
Hospital Factors Tied to Greater COVID-19 Mortality in Blacks
Black patients more likely than Whites to die in the hospital or hospice when not adjusting for site of care
Adverse Mental Health Symptoms Up During Pandemic for Parents, Caregivers
Odds ratios for adverse mental health symptoms, especially suicidal ideation, highest for those in both roles
Morgan Stanley Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Mandatory for Staff, Clients
City of San Francisco also mandating vaccination for all employees