Tag: Vaccines
ACR: Holding Methotrexate for Just a Week After Flu Vaccine Works for RA Patients
Authors say immune response similar for patients holding methotrexate for one week or two weeks
Moderna Booster Shot Prompts Strong Immune Response Against Omicron Subvariants
Moderna reports its updated booster shot is indeed triggering a strong immune response to the omicron variants BA.5 and BA.4
COVID-19 Vaccines Up Protection More Than Infection for Moms, Infants
Antibody levels higher in maternal and cord blood after vaccination versus natural infection
Myocarditis Up After Second Dose of mRNA-1273 Versus BNT162b2
Rate of myocarditis higher after receipt of mRNA-1273, particularly for younger men (younger than 40 years)
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Tied to Higher Risk for Myocarditis, Pericarditis
Authors say benefits of vaccination still outweigh risks, but some individuals should be aware of their higher risk
Second, Third COVID-19 Vaccine May Up Relapse in Glomerular Disease
Absolute increase in 30-day relapse risk associated with the second or third vaccine dose is small
Pfizer Study Reveals Big Rise in Immunity From COVID-19 Booster
FDA says findings affirm its decision to approve the booster without human testing based on experience with a similarly tweaked vaccine
Routine Vaccination Coverage Decreased in 2021 Worldwide
Coverage levels for three doses of DTP-containing vaccine, measles-containing vaccine down to lowest levels since 2008
Pooled Risk for Thrombocytopenia Increased After ChAdOx1-S Vaccine
Pooled 30 percent increased risk for thrombocytopenia seen after first dose of ChAdOx1-S versus BNT162b2
Overall Symptoms After BNT162b2, Other Vaccines Comparable in <5s
Injection-site, musculoskeletal, dermatologic, otolaryngologic symptoms more frequent; general symptoms and fever less frequent with BNT162b2 in children younger than 5 years of age
