FDA Eases Storage Rules for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
New guidance means the vaccine can be used in more locations that do not have ultra-cold storage facilities
COVID-19 Booster Shots Likely Needed Within a Year: Fauci
Fauci also said that variant-specific booster shots may not be needed
SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity Not Associated With Low Vitamin D
SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity not linked to having vitamin D level less than 20 ng/mL or less than 30 ng/mL before or during pandemic
Presentation of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Varies in Adults
60 percent of patients with MIS-A had acute COVID-19 symptoms, 20 percent were admitted for COVID-19 before being admitted for MIS-A
About 1 Million Excess Deaths Reported in 29 High-Income Countries in 2020
All 29 high-income countries had excess deaths except New Zealand, Norway, Denmark; absolute number of deaths highest in U.S., Italy, U.K.
Fully Vaccinated Travelers Can Soon Visit EU Countries
New measures for tourists and other travelers could take effect as early as next week
Less Than 1 Percent of COVID-19 Patients Experience Recurrence
90 percent of repeat positive tests ≥60 days from initial diagnosis are not consistent with true recurrence
Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Botulism
Signs and symptoms of some neurologic conditions overlap with botulism; thorough, serial neurologic exams should be conducted
Venous Thromboembolic Event Rates Up With ChAdOx1-S Vaccine
However, absolute risks are small, with 11 excess venous thromboembolic events per 100,000 vaccinations
Hospitalization Rates Overestimate COVID-19 Burden in Children
Almost 40 percent of the SARS-CoV-2-positive pediatric patients with hospitalization were asymptomatic
