COVID-19 Vaccines Well Tolerated Among Reproductive-Aged Women
Findings seen in large study of women who were pregnant, lactating, or planning pregnancy
Household SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Higher With Younger Children
Odds of secondary transmission higher for children age 0 to 3 years and 4 to 8 years versus 14 to 17 years
Antibiotic Dispensing Decreased After COVID-19 Restrictions
36 percent reduction seen in antibiotic dispensing after COVID-19 restrictions; large reduction found in antibiotics for RTIs
COVID-19 Booster Shots for All Americans, Starting Sept. 20
Plan calls for Americans to get a booster shot eight months after their second dose
TSA Extends Mask Mandate for U.S. Travelers to January
Mandate was set to expire on Sept. 13; travel industry supports the extension
Lyme Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Psychiatric Conditions, Suicide
Risk particularly heightened in the six months following diagnosis
Rule Change Led to Short-Term Drop in Nonmedical Exemptions
32 percent decrease in NMEs in Michigan seen immediately after rule change, but rebound seen in subsequent years
U.S. to Recommend Booster Shots for Most Americans
Officials could announce the decision as early as this week, with third shots becoming available to those most vulnerable as early as mid-September
Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Adverse Events After SARS-CoV-2
Individuals with flu vaccination have lower risks for sepsis, stroke, and DVT, emergency department and ICU admissions
Avanti Expands Recall of Frozen Shrimp for Possible Salmonella Contamination
There have been nine reports of Salmonella-related illness associated with the recalled products