Infectious Disease
Shortage Forces Temporary Closure of Five LA COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Including Dodger Stadium, which is one of the largest vaccination centers in the United States
WHO: Global Tally of New COVID-19 Cases Declines for Fourth Straight Week
Last week, there were more than 3.1 million new cases globally, a 17 percent decline from the previous week
Most Americans Unhappy With U.S. Vaccine Rollout: Poll
However, interest in getting the vaccine has risen, with 71 percent of Americans now willing to be vaccinated
Combination Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Authorized for COVID-19
EUA issued for combination of bamlanivimab and etesevimab in patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 at high risk for disease progression
Human Rabies Immunoglobulin Safe, Prevents Rabies in Children
Twenty-eight of 30 participants had rabies virus neutralizing antibody titers ≥0.5 IU/mL on day 14 after HRIG150 postexposure prophylaxis
State Mask Mandates Tied to Drop in COVID-19 Hospitalization Growth Rate
Second study indicates high prevalence of mask use and correct mask use at six universities
Sexual-Minority Medical Students Have Higher Burnout
Reported burnout exists regardless of perceived experiences of mistreatment
Risk for COVID-19 Increased for Patients With Dementia
Risk for COVID-19 higher for Blacks versus Whites with dementia; patients with dementia and COVID-19 have high hospitalization, mortality risks
Parental HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Increased During 2012 to 2018
However, more unvaccinated teens receiving provider recommendation for HPV vaccination; findings consistent for boys and girls
Peginterferon Lambda Accelerates SARS-CoV-2 Decline in Outpatients
After controlling for baseline viral load, patients receiving peginterferon lambda significantly more likely to have undetectable viral load