Tag: Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Lower Among Adults With Vision, Hearing Disability
Compared with those with little to no impairment, adults with serious disability less likely to initiate COVID-19 vaccination
FDA Stretches Monkeypox Vaccine Supply by Authorizing Smaller Doses
New vaccine regimen will be given intradermally and at one-fifth the usual dose
Most Older Americans Say They Will Get Updated COVID-19 Booster in Fall
Poll suggests ~61 percent of people older than 50 years who have gotten at least one dose of vaccine say they would get an updated booster
Most Parents Not Eager to Vaccinate Young Children Against COVID-19
Concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness pose barriers to immunization
Evidence Updated on Myocarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
Incidence of myocarditis probably higher after vaccination with mRNA-1273 versus BNT162b2, lower with increased interval between doses
Reformulated Booster Shots Ready by September, White House Says
Biden administration is working on contracts for the reformulated booster doses
COVID-19 Booster May Spur Seroconversion in Blood Cancer Patients
Among nonresponders to initial COVID-19 vaccination, seroconversion occurred in 56 percent following booster dose
Vaccination Cuts Risk for Myocardial Infarction, Stroke After COVID-19
Findings show lower hospitalization risk 31 to 120 days after COVID-19 infection
United States to Send Out 800,000 Doses of Monkeypox Vaccine
Vaccine meant to be given in two doses, but officials say they plan to stop offering second-vaccine appointments to stretch doses
Simultaneous Flu Vaccine, COVID-19 Booster Safe
Systemic reactions generally mild, slightly more likely among those receiving both vaccines compared with COVID-19 mRNA booster alone