September 3rd 2024
The updated COVID-19 vaccine targets the currently circulating Omicron variant JN.1 strain of SARS-CoV-2.
August 23rd 2024
Topics include declining vaccine coverage among kindergarten-aged children and key changes in recommendations for adult vaccination.
August 22nd 2024
The updated COVID-19 vaccines will include a monovalent component corresponding to KP.2, a strain of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.
July 9th 2024
A new study shows that higher vaccination rates were associated with a decrease in the prevalence of parent-reported asthma symptoms in children.
June 28th 2024
Individuals 6 months and older should receive updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season, the agency recommended.
CDC Signs Off on Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged 5-11 Years
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky officially endorsed Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years, following recommendation from ACIP.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of November 2, 2021
Data from the CDC on the Delta variant 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: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of November 1, 2021
Global confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 have surpassed 5 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC.
Influenza Vaccination During COVID-19: 5 Questions for Primary Care
COVID-19 has changed many of what we know as standard operating procedures during flu season. How would you handle these 5 situations, for example?
Flu Season 2021-2022: Primary Care Fears & Patients on the Fence
This flu season will bring different challenges to primary care clinicians. Here, experts discuss specific barriers and best strategies to overcome them.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 29, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 28, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 27, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 26, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 25, 2021
Moderna Says COVID-19 Vaccine Triggers Strong Immune Response in Children Aged 6-11 Years
Two doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine showed robust neutralizing antibody titers in children aged 6 to 11 years, the company announced on Monday.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 21, 2021
FDA Greenlights Mixing COVID-19 Boosters and Moderna, J&J Booster Shots
CDC vaccine advisors will meet Thursday to discuss final approval of booster doses of Moderna and J&J vaccines and mix-and-match approach authorized by FDA.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 20, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 19, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 18, 2021
A Drive-through Flu Shot Clinic: Is it Time to Try One?
The traditional flu shot clinic with waiting rooms full won't work this year. One practice planned its own drive-through flu vaccination clinic. Here's how.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 15, 2021
FDA Advisory Panel Supports Moderna, J&J COVID Boosters in Back-to-Back Votes
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously recommended the Moderna booster on Thurday, the J&J booster on Friday.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 14, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 13, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 8, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 7, 2021
WHO Makes Historic Recommendation for Distribution of Malaria Vaccine
WHO endorsement for widespread use in Africa of the only vaccine against malaria comes at a time when progress in control of the disease has "stalled," the organization says.
Two-dose Pfizer Vaccine Protects Against COVID-19 Hospitalization for at Least 6 Months
Two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine also showed sustained efficacy of 93% against Delta-related hospital admission.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 6, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 5, 2021
Janssen RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Drives Robust Cellular Immune, Humoral Response
Janssen's investigational vaccine showed efficacy of up to 80% in preventing RSV-mediated lower respiratory tract infections in older adults.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 4, 2021
The number of US confirmed deaths has surpassed 702 000. Plus more data on the Delta variant, cases, mortalities, and vaccination in our daily update.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 1, 2021