Delta Variant Now Fueling 99 Percent of U.S. COVID-19 Cases
The delta variant is driving the increase in hospitalizations
Review of Booster Shots for Moderna, J&J Vaccines Just Weeks Away: Fauci
Fauci says data on booster shots for those vaccines are only a few weeks away from a review by the FDA
U.S. Will Lift Restrictions on Fully Vaccinated International Travelers in November
Travelers must provide proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test before getting on a flight to the United States
Lower Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Works Well in Young Children
Finding is crucial step toward the Pfizer two-shot regimen becoming available for younger children as early as Halloween
FDA Panel Says Yes to Pfizer Booster Shots for People 65+
Same independent panel of experts said no to booster shots for Americans younger than 65 years
Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic
Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods; higher increases reported for those with overweight, obesity
Allergic Reactions to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Characterized
20 of 22 patients with suspected allergic reactions were women; 17 met Brighton anaphylaxis criteria
Opioid Overdose Death Rates Worsening for Non-Hispanic Blacks
No significant change seen in overdose death rates overall from 2018 to 2019, but rate increased among non-Hispanic Blacks
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Parents Increasingly Cite Safety Concerns in HPV Vaccine Refusal
Despite 79.9 percent increase in parent-reported safety concerns, there was a drop in HPV vaccine-related reported adverse reactions
