January 8th 2025
The FDA approved the addition of Guillain-Barré syndrome warnings for Abrysvo and Arexvy, citing postmarketing data suggesting an increased risk.
January 7th 2025
The first death of an American from the H5N1 virus was reported in Louisiana on Monday, though authorities maintain the risk of widespread infection remains low.
January 6th 2025
Sanofi and SK bioscience expand collaboration on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, including a 21-valent candidate for pediatric populations.
December 18th 2024
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December 10th 2024
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COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 18, 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.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 17, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 14, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 13, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 12, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 11, 2021
FDA Expands Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA for Adolescents Aged 12-15 Years
Agency expansion of the COVID-19 vaccine EUA to include this younger group is an important step toward achieving herd immunity in the US, particularly as vaccine uptake slows across the country.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 10, 2021
Vaccine Clinic: If Abuelo Could See Me Now
As a second-year medical student volunteers at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, the Spanish last name shared by the elderly couple now in front of her is a poignant reminder of why she chose medicine.
US STD Rates Reach New Heights: A Quiz on CDC’s 2019 STD Surveillance Report
Rates of reported STD cases in the US have reached an all-time high, again. Are you caught up on the latest CDC numbers? Try your hand at these 7 questions to find out.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 7, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 6, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 5, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Tipping Points: KFF Data on States at Risk
A number of US states fall below the national average of ~50% adults having received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine and could be at risk of future virus spread.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 4, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 3, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 30, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 29, 2021
Fauci: Widespread COVID-19 Vaccination, Precautions Key to Ending Pandemic
The NIAID head said the timing of the end of the pandemic is really up to the public.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 28, 2021
CDC: Two-thirds of Patients with Mild COVID-19 Get New Diagnosis within 6 Months
More than two-thirds of a large group of patients not hospitalized for COVID-19 made at least 1 outpatient visit and left with a new diagnosis within 6 months of their first diagnosis.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 27, 2021
10 States with the Highest Percentage of Population Fully Vaccinated
Maine currently leads the country in percentage of population fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Wherever you practice primary care, please keep the vaccine conversation going.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 26, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 32 million. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
Saliva may be Potential Route of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission, Recent Study Found
The findings suggest that the mouth and its saliva play an important, and perhaps underappreciated, role in SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 23, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 22, 2021
Hotspots, Vaccines, Hesitancy, and the Road Ahead
ID expert Rodger MacArthur, MD, explains hotspot dynamics, the essential role of clinicians as vaccine advocates, and how medical students are engaging and educating the community.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 21, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 20, 2021