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.
Now that the WHO has declared a second mpox global emergency, you may want to brush up on knowledge of the disease and the 2024 outbreak.
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.
August 19th 2024
The First to Know Syphilis Test detects a current or past infection, regardless of successful treatment, in 15 minutes using a drop of blood.
Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease — Individualizing Vaccine Recommendations in Adolescent Populations
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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
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 August 4, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 3, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 2, 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic Took a Huge Toll on Physician Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has sorely challenged the emotional well being of all healthcare providers. Here, a look back is followed by a guide to moving forward.
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.
States Recovering Quickest from COVID-19: An Update
Which state has the highest share of population fully vaccinated? What about the lowest mortality rate? An updated analysis has the answers and more.
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
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
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
Flu Vaccine May Reduce Some of the Severe Effects of COVID-19, New Study Finds
In the largest study of its kind, patients with COVID-19 who did not receive flu vaccine were significantly more likely to visit the emergency department and to have a stroke, among other severe effects.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 12, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 9, 2021
COVID-19 Cardiac Sequelae Include Prolonged Tachycardia, Analysis of Wearable Data Finds
Using data from wearable devices that track physiologic changes caused by viral illness, researchers observed prolonged deviation from baseline resting heart rate in study participants.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 8, 2021
Global confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 have surpassed 4 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 7, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 6, 2021
Which US states have the highest proportion of COVID-19 cases attributed to the Delta variant? Answer plus more data from the CDC and the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Fourth of July 2021: What are Americans Planning?
Two new surveys reveal how American’s are planning to celebrate this Fourth of July, including travel, spending, COVID-19 concerns, and more.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of July 1, 2021
The SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant: Current Facts, Figures, & Some Predictions
The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 now accounts for >20% of new US infections and WHO estimates is has spread to 96 countries. We summarize current data and perspective.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 30, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 29, 2021