WHO: Global Tally of New COVID-19 Cases Declines for Fourth Straight Week
Last week, there were more than 3.1 million new cases globally, a 17 percent decline from the previous week
Most Americans Unhappy With U.S. Vaccine Rollout: Poll
However, interest in getting the vaccine has risen, with 71 percent of Americans now willing to be vaccinated
SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Detected Six Months After Infection
12.2 percent of those who reported symptoms or had a positive PCR test sero-reverted within six months of symptom onset
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
South Africa Considering J&J Vaccine as Next Step
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was 57 percent effective in South Africa at preventing moderate-to-severe COVID-19
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
Prevalence of Peanut Allergy 2.9 Percent Among U.S. Adults
More than 17 percent of adults with peanut allergy reported onset in adulthood; about one in five had ED visits in past year
Peginterferon Lambda Accelerates SARS-CoV-2 Decline in Outpatients
After controlling for baseline viral load, patients receiving peginterferon lambda significantly more likely to have undetectable viral load
Chronic Pain Patients Taking Opioids Have Hard Time Finding Care
Patients with history suggestive of aberrant opioid use have even harder time getting an appointment
Medicaid Expansion Tied to Increase in Diagnoses of HIV
Medicaid expansion also tied to increase in preexposure prophylaxis use
