Advertisement

Infectious Disease

Home 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