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Single Dose of mRNA-1345 Vaccine Safe, Effective Against RSV in Seniors
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 – A single dose of mRNA-1345 vaccine is safe and results in lower incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated disease in older patients, according to a study...
Effectiveness of Live Zoster Vaccine Wanes Over Time
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2023 – Live zoster vaccination is initially effective against outcomes, including herpes zoster and admission for herpes zoster, but the effectiveness wanes over time, according to...
New COVID Variant Takes Hold in the United States
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 (Healthday News) – The prevalence of a highly mutated COVID variant has tripled in the past two weeks, new government data shows. Now, nearly 1 in 10 new COVID cases are...
COVID-19 Vaccination Before Infection Cuts Risk for Long COVID
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 – COVID-19 vaccination before infection is associated with a reduced risk for post-COVID-19-condition (PCC), according to a study published online Nov. 22 in The BMJ. Lisa...
For Teens, Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Highest for Hybrid Immunity
TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 – Protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SAR-CoV-2) infection is highest for middle and high school students with hybrid immunity from previous...
Vaccine Exemptions Increased for Children in Kindergarten in 2022 to 2023
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 – In 2022 to 2023, there was an increase in exemptions for vaccination among children in kindergarten, according to research published in the Nov. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers...
FDA Approves First Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus, Ixchiq
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 – The first vaccine to prevent infection with the chikungunya virus was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. The single-dose shot, known as Ixchiq, is...
Childhood Vaccine Exemptons Hit Highest Level Yet: CDC
FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 (Healthday News) – In a sign that suggests many American parents have become dubious about the safety of childhood vaccines, new government data shows that immunization...
Coadministration of COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines Seems Effective
THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 – Coadministration of the BNT162b2 BA.4/5 bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (BNT162b2-biv) and seasonal influenza vaccine (SIV) generally has similar effectiveness against...
Majority of Workers at America's Nursing Homes Unvaccinated Against Flu, COVID
THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 – Health care workers at America’s nursing homes are woefully under-vaccinated for both flu and COVID-19, threatening their own health and that of the frail elderly patients u...
COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Miscarriage Risk
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – A new study provides deeper insight into the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for people planning to become pregnant. Boston University researchers found no increased risk of early ...
Flu Vaccine That Can Be Used in the Nose at Home, Could Be on Horizon
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application for the at-home use of a nasal spray flu vaccine called FluMist from AstraZeneca. The nasal spray has been ...
At-Home, Inhaled Flu Vaccine Could Be on Horizon
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 -- Getting a yearly flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself from infection or severe illness, but not everyone likes shots. Now, there is some potentially good n...
Few Adults Have Gotten Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 – Fewer Americans are rolling up their sleeves for the updated COVID-19 shot, leading health experts to call for a stepped-up vaccination campaign. Only 7 percent of adults and...
Just 7% of U.S. Adults Have Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine
FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 – Fewer Americans are rolling up their sleeves for the updated COVID-19 shot, leading health experts to call for a stepped-up vaccination campaign. Only 7% of adults and 2% of...
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