Risk for Adverse Events Not Increased After COVID-19 Vaccine in IBD
Frequency of adverse events was higher for those younger than 50 years, individuals with prior COVID-19 history
Catch-Up Vaccinations for Children, Teens Lagging Behind
Vaccinations substantially declined during March to May 2020; increase seen in June to September, but not enough to catch up
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Shines in Latest Trial
Company says there were no cases of hospitalization or death among people who received the vaccine
CDC Changes Mask Rules for Fully Vaccinated People Using Public Transportation
Agency said new policy applies to 'airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares, maritime transportation, trolleys, and cable cars'
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Hospital’s COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
Lawsuit was signed by 117 of 178 workers who were suspended last week for failure to get fully vaccinated by the hospital's deadline
AMA Plan to Fight Racism Criticized by Some Members
Plan was announced last month and acknowledges that there is racism and White privilege in the medical establishment
Hemodialysis Patients Have Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccine
But few kidney transplant recipients develop anti-spike SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after second mRNA vaccine dose
Heart Attack, Stroke Care Rebound During Pandemic
Biggest, latest COVID-19 surge did not show declines in stroke, heart attack presentation as seen early in the pandemic
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
CDC Issues Alert About Respiratory Syncytial Virus Spread in Southern U.S.
Agency is encouraging broader testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for COVID-19