May 10th 2024
While Moderna expects mRNA-1345 to be approved later this month, the company cites FDA administrative constraints as reason for delay.
April 30th 2024
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April 22nd 2024
Researchers found that the COVID-19 booster dose elicited a 71%-84% increase in the median anti-spike half-life over that of the primary series.
March 29th 2024
Investigators found vaccine uptake of 41% among unvaccinated individuals who were part of a messaging intervention in the emergency department.
March 19th 2024
The novel 21-valent pneumococcal vaccine remains on track for the FDA PDUFA date of June 17, 2024; Merck adds this new data to the body of positive evidence.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 23, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 20, 2022
CDC Greenlights COVID-19 Booster for Children Aged 5 to 11 Years
The CDC is encouraging parents of children in this age group to first finish a primary vaccination series, saying only 28% now are in that category.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 18, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 17, 2022
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster for Children Aged 5 to 11 Years
Children aged 5 to 11 years can receive a single dose booster shot 5 months after completing a primary 2-dose series of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, FDA says.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 16, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 12, 2022
Shingrix: Who Needs It and Who Doesn't?
A 55-year-old healthy man has a rash on his back that is diagnosed as shingles. He has never received any shingles vaccine–is he eligible now? Plus 3 more patient scenarios.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 11, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 10, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 9, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 6, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 4, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 3, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 2, 2022
Study: Investigational RSV Vaccine Elicited Neutralizing Antibody Responses in Pregnant Women
Results from a phase 2b trial showed that a bivalent RSV prefusion F protein-based vaccine was safe and led to higher neutralizing antibody responses in pregnant women.
Moderna Announces Filing for Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Under Age 6 Years
The biotechnology company said on Thursday that similar requests are underway with international regulatory authorities.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 27, 2022
COVID-19 Epilogue: 10 Lessons Learned During 2 Long Years
Infectious disease expert and clinical investigator Rodger MacArthur, MD, considers what we know now that we didn't on March 12, 2020.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 21, 2022
Preliminary Results Support Feasibility, Immunogenicity of Influenza-COVID-19 Combo Vaccine
Novavax reports that the various combinations assessed were safe and induced immune responses comparable to stand-alone formulations of both vaccines.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 20, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 19, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 18, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 14, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 13, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 12, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 11, 2022
Diphtheria First Choice for Pediatric Immunization: A Short Quiz
How much do you know about diphtheria and the vaccine? Answer these 2 questions to find out.