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
Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
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HRSA Women's Preventive Health Services Guidelines: A Topline Look
Get a quick overview of recommendations for preventive health services and screenings focused on the unique needs of women across the lifespan.
STIs in Adolescents and Young Adults: Trends, Management, More
Details on educational gaps, vaccination rates, and the importance of an open dialogue between patients and clinicians, here.
Moderna Will Have to Wait for FDA Approval of Investigational RSV Vaccine
While Moderna expects mRNA-1345 to be approved later this month, the company cites FDA administrative constraints as reason for delay.
FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Uncomplicated UTI: Daily Dose
COVID-19 Booster Shots Elicit Longer Immunity than Primary Series Alone: Daily Dose
Merck's 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine Delivers More Positive Phase 3 Data in Advance of 6-17-2024 PDUFA Date
In STRIDE 10, V116 was superior to PPSV23 in adults aged ≥50 years and naive to pneumococcal vaccine for 8 of 9 serotypes unique to Merck's investigational shot.
Shingrix Effective Against Shingles for up to 11 Years Post-Vaccination: Daily Dose
FDA Approves First New Antibiotic in Decades for Uncomplicated UTI
Pivmecillinam is an aminopenicillin, a class of beta-lactam antibiotics with a mechanism of action that may help reduce rising levels of antibiotic resistance.
Study: COVID-19 Booster Shots Elicit Longer Immunity than Primary Series Alone
Researchers found that the COVID-19 booster dose elicited a 71%-84% increase in the median anti-spike half-life over that of the primary series.
Shingrix Nearly 80% Effective Against Shingles in Older Adults up to 11 Years Post-Vaccination
Vaccine efficacy remained high at 82% at year 11 following vaccination, according to new long-term data.
RSV Disease Severity Comparable to Unvaccinated COVID-19, Flu: Daily Dose
GSK Announces FDA PDUFA Date for 5-in-1 Meningococcal Vaccine Based on Acceptance of BLA
The FDA expects to take action on the GSK BLA for its pentavalent MenB vaccine by February 14, 2025.
RSV Disease Severity Comparable to Unvaccinated COVID-19, Influenza: New Research
In adults hospitalized with RSV, odds of severe outcomes, including death, were much higher than for those admitted for, but vaccinated against, COVID-19, flu.
Influenza Vaccine Education in Emergency Departments Improves Uptake, According to New Study
Investigators found vaccine uptake of 41% among unvaccinated individuals who were part of a messaging intervention in the emergency department.
COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Risk of Cardiac, Thromboembolic Outcomes: Daily Dose
Self-Administered Flu Vaccine May be “Powerful Tool” in Immunization Efforts, Says Expert
Ravi Jhaveri, MD, provides an overview of AstraZeneca's FluMist Quadrivalent vaccine and discusses why it could help increase vaccination rates.
COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Risk of Cardiac, Thromboembolic Outcomes for up to 1 Year, According to New Data
New research highlights another benefit of COVID-19 vaccination, reported researchers.
Long COVID's Long Road: The Muddled Map at 4 Years
Long COVID affects approximately 20 million people in the US and that number may be conservative. Here, a snapshot, through the fog, of the route they are on.
Merck's 21-Valent Adult-Specific Pneumococcal Vaccine Accrues New Phase 3 and Real World Data
The novel 21-valent pneumococcal vaccine remains on track for the FDA PDUFA date of June 17, 2024; Merck adds this new data to the body of positive evidence.
Would you Know Measles if You Saw It?
A case of measles is a very rare diagnosis in the 21st century, but as MMR vaccination rates fall, the cases climb. Would you recognize the signs & symptoms?
This is Measles If You've Never Seen It
Here, the 5 key signs and symptoms that characterize measles in the order of appearance.
Measles and the Collective American Memory: 3 Questions
Measles cases are edging up in the US again as MMR vaccination rates continue to decline. Have parents forgotten the Ohio outbreak of 2022? Have you? Find out, here.
CDC: Persons with COVID-19, Flu, RSV, Other Respiratory Viruses No Longer Have to Isolate for 5 Days
The updated guidelines reflect the progress made in protecting against severe illness from COVID-19, said CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH.
ACIP Recommends Monovalent COVID-19 Booster for Older Adults this Spring
COVID-19 hospitalizations have never fall below 6000/week, according to the ACIP; those aged 65+ have the highest inpatient rate, those aged 75+ have the highest mortality.
First-Ever Long COVID Tissue Bank Launched at University of California San Francisco
"Viral reservoirs" in human tissue may preserve the SARS-CoV-2 virus, provoking an immune response that could drive long COVID-associated symptoms.
COVID-19 Hospitalization Raises Long-Term Mortality Risk Compared to Seasonal Flu: Daily Dose
CDC: One-Third of Children in US Received an HPV Vaccine Dose
According to a new CDC report, 38.6% of children aged 9-17 years received ≥1 doses of the HPV vaccine in 2022.
Young Infants, Children Born Prematurely Face Highest Risk for RSV Hospitalization: Daily Dose
COVID-19 Hospitalization Linked to Higher Long-Term Mortality Risk Compared to Seasonal Influenza, Shows New Research
Hospitalization for COVID-19 was associated with higher long-term risks of death, adverse health outcomes, and significant cumulative excess DALYs vs influenza.
GSK RSV Vaccine Arexvy Under FDA Priority Review for Prevention of RSV in High-Risk Adults Aged 50 to 59 Years
Approval of the application would extend the current Arexvy indication for prevention of RSV in adults aged 60 years and older; a June 2024 PDUFA date is set.