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.
Vaccine Hesitancy Often is Synonymous with Vaccine Confusion: Perspectives from Primary Care
The COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy echoed to this PCP from his multiethnic community is rooted in confusion. He talks about creating clarity, here.
Interview: The Vaccine-hesitant Patient Needs to Hear "Yes" from Primary Care
COVID-19 vaccine information that is culturally sensitive, clear, and concise may help reduce patient hesitation, but the PCP can shift a “maybe” to “yes.”
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 9, 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 Vaccine Blame Game is a Poor Strategy, Yale PCP Advises
Patients unvaccinated against COVID-19 don't need blame; they may need more of your time, though, says this primary care physician.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 6, 2021
Half of the total US population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Plus more data on the Delta variant, cases, and mortalities in our daily update.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 5, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 4, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 3, 2021
Clinical Trial True or False: Two Shots
COVID-19 clinical trials have been news for 18 months. But what do you know about clinical trials in general? Take 2 shots at a brief true or false quiz.
How to Quantify COVID-19 Vaccine Risk in Every Patient Visit
To reach herd immunity in the US, we need to tip the balance of vaccinated vs unvaccinated farther in favor immunization. How are you addressing patient fears?
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 2, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 30, 2021
Study Finds Persistent Racial/Ethnic, Socioeconomic Disparities in Adult Vaccination Coverage 2010 - 2019
Rates of routine ACIP-recommended vaccination have been persistently and significantly lower among racial and ethnic minorities over the past decade, according to new research.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 28, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 27, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 26, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 22, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.
Vaccine Hesitancy in Georgia HIV Clinic Reflects Well-worn Myths, Resistance to Facts
Rodger MacArthur, MD, was in his HIV clinic last week and queried his COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant/resistant patients about their reasons. The refrain was familiar and discouraging.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 21, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 20, 2021
Early estimates from the CDC suggest the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant makes up 61.7% of COVID-19 cases. Plus more updates on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, and vaccinations.
NIH Clinical Trial Examines Mixed COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
The NIH has initiated a phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedules with a booster dose.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 19, 2021
NAACP Vaccination Research Finds Both Progress and Troubling Gaps
The NAACP says that ~51% of the US Black community has been fully vaccinated and that a large proportion still plans to be. Learn more about the problem areas and how primary care can help.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 16, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 15, 2021
MMR Vaccination: How Many Doses Does This Patient Need?
Research suggests that MMR vaccination may be protective against COVID-19. So, test your knowledge of who needs the vaccine with 9 cases you might see in your office.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 14, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination: It's Been 6 Months So Who's Vaccinated and Who's Not?
COVID-19 vaccines have been available for 6 months in the US under FDA EUAs. Many people stepped up ASAP; some remain in the wait and see camp. A new KFF survey parses motivation.
CDC: mRNA Vaccines Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection by 91%
The recent CDC analysis is also one of the first to demonstrate that mRNA vaccines can benefit people who get COVID-19 despite being fully or partially vaccinated.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 13, 2021