Coronavirus

Medical director of the NFID William Schaffner, MD, shares his messages to primary care clinicians as the final months of this year's flu season near.

Get a quick topline look at specific revisions and additions included in the ACIP's recommendations for routine immunization of those aged ≤18 years in the US.

Educating patients this flu season on prevention may not be sufficient to change their behavior. Framing vaccination as a social norm can help, says Dr William Schaffner.

Vaccine uptake this respiratory virus season is lagging compared to previous years, says Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.

Vaccination was associated with lower risks of infection, COVID-19-related illnesses, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19-related illnesses in children.

How many Americans report having long COVID symptoms? Which demographics is long COVID more prevalent in? A new analysis sheds light.

These tips from a family physician on managing misinformation in the exam room can help reduce the spread of false and misleading narratives.

Distinguishing between influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and persuading vaccine-weary patients to get vaccinated are some of the challenges this season, says William Schaffner, MD.

The FDA and CDC must adopt the VRBPAC recommendation before it can be considered for implementation.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a randomized placebo-controlled trial resulted in improved global cognitive function, energy, sleep, and pain interference in long COVID patients.

The FDA wants clinicians to avoid using the neutralizing antibody as it appears to be less effective against newer circulating strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Preliminary estimates showed relative bivalent booster dose vaccine effectiveness against XBB/XBB.1.5 for at least the first 3 months after vaccination.

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Overall dyspnea was the most common symptom of long COVID in the first year after infection, according to the nationwide retrospective cohort study.

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Findings highlight the need for extended efforts directed to prevent childhood obesity, especially targeting lower socioeconomic areas, say study authors.

Among the CDC vaccine advisory group's recommendations are adding COVID-19 vaccines to the Vaccine for Children program and allowing PCV20 shots for those who previously received PCV13.

A new study points to the Pfizer shot's initially limited protection against the COVID-19 Omicron variant in those aged 5-11 years and also the the value of vaccine boosters.

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One study showed the boosters provide significant protection against hospitalization and ED care and the other found vaccine effectiveness of 84% in older adults.

Physiatrist Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, highlights the state of long COVID management in the US and says primary care is crucial in diagnosing and treating the new condition.

The vaccination campaign in the US also has prevented more than 18 million hospitalizations and saved $1 trillion in medical costs, according to a modeling study.

The FDA amended Pfizer and Moderna EUAs for updated COVID-19 vaccines to include children as young as age 6 months as holidays and winter weather approach.

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The inpatient flu census doubled after Thanksgiving travel and gatherings and ICU beds are full. More at-a-glance stats on Flu in the USA, here.

Pfizer and BioNTech submitted an application to the FDA for emergency use authorization of their omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent COVID-19 vaccines in children aged 6 months to 4 years.

Flu rates are up after the Thanksgiving holiday week, COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing, and RSV may or may not be on the wane as Christmas approaches.

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Analysis of an online survey in the UK found women vs men and higher vs lower BMI were associated with greater likelihood of developing long COVID.