Tag: Vaccines
Pfizer to Begin Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnant Women
Pfizer also planning to start trials of the vaccine in younger children, teens, people with weakened immune systems
COVID-19 Vaccines Likely Available to All Americans by April: Fauci
By that time, increased supplies of the vaccines will allow most people to get vaccinated; herd immunity could be achieved by late summer
COVID-19 Vaccines for U.S. Children Still Months Away
Pfizer and Moderna conducting trials of their vaccines in children 12 and older and hope to have findings by the summer
COVID-19 Vaccination Intent Increased From Sept. to Dec. 2020
Intent to receive vaccination increased among adults aged 65 years and older, essential workers, and younger adults with underlying conditions
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
Increases in Vaccine Coverage Since 2000 Have Reduced Mortality
45 percent reduction in death seen from 2000 to 2019 with vaccination; mostly due to reduction in mortality for under-5s
J&J Submits EUA Request for COVID-19 Vaccine
FDA committee will hold public meeting to discuss the EUA request on Feb. 26
AAO-HNS Issues Guidance for Bell’s Palsy Treatment During COVID-19
Corticosteroid therapy and/or antiherpes viral therapy recommended for patients developing Bell's palsy after vaccination
AstraZeneca Vaccine Guards Against Severe COVID-19 Illness
Researchers also found that a single dose of the vaccine was 76 percent effective at preventing COVID-19
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine 66 Percent Effective in Interim Analysis
Efficacy varies by region, with 57 percent efficacy in South Africa and 72 percent efficacy in the United States