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COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Postinfection Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – COVID-19 vaccination is associated with a reduced risk for post-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection cardiac and thromboembolic...
COVID Virus Lingers in Tissues for Over a Year
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – The COVID-19 virus can linger in the blood and tissue of patients for more than a year after they’ve shaken their initial infection, new findings show. Researchers found p...
Higher Use of Health Care Portal Seen During COVID-19 Pandemic
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – Health care portal use was higher during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Feb. 29 in JAMA Network Open. Esther Yoon, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the...
Breastfeeding After COVID Booster Passes Protective Antibodies to Baby
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – There's more evidence bolstering the health effects of both breastfeeding and the COVID booster shot: Vaccinated, breastfeeding moms appear to pass COVID-fighting...
Free COVID Test Orders to End on March 8
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID tests after Friday, U.S. health officials announced Tuesday. Households across the country have been able to order...
Changes Seen in Mortality Patterns Among Hispanic Groups in Pandemic
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – During the pandemic, there were changes in mortality patterns among Hispanic/Latino groups, according to a study published online March 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine....
Low Blood Iron Levels Might Contribute to Long COVID
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – Long COVID might be triggered by low iron levels in the blood from the person’s initial infection, a new study claims. It’s remained a mystery why an estimated three out of 1...
White House Lifts COVID Testing Rule for People Around President Biden
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – In a move that acknowledges that COVID-19 is no longer the danger it once was, the White House on Monday lifted a COVID testing requirement for anyone who plans to be near...
Risk for Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease Increased After SARS-CoV-2
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – Patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection have an increased risk for incident autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIRD)...
Loss in Everyday Functioning Reported by Veterans During Pandemic
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – Many veterans with and without documented COVID-19 infection reported a loss of everyday functioning during the pandemic, according to a study published online March 1 in...
Health Officials Recommend Spring COVID-19 Booster for Older Adults
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 – U.S. health officials are recommending that older Americans get a COVID-19 vaccine dose this spring even if they received a booster last fall. The latest guidance, voted on...
Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes Continue: Report
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague U.S. nursing homes, a new government report finds. But the problems didn't end there:...
0.1 to 0.5 Percent of SARS-CoV-2 Infections Become Persistent
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – About 0.1 to 0.5 percent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SAS-CoV-2) infections become persistent, lasting for at least 60 days, according to a study...
CDC Shortens Recommended COVID Isolation Period
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – New guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay...
Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Effective Against ED/Urgent Care Encounters
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – Updated COVID-19 vaccination is effective against COVID-19-associated emergency department or urgent care encounters, according to research published in the Feb. 29 issue of...
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