The ACIP green lights mRNA vaccines with warning for myocarditis and pericarditis, says COVID-19 vaccine can be given on the same day as other common vaccines, advises COVID vaccine for all aged ≥12 yrs.
FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Continued Use of Monovalent JN.1 Strain for COVID-19 Vaccines
FDA panel endorses continued use of monovalent JN.1 strain for COVID-19 vaccines, aligning with global health recommendations amid evolving variants.
Weekly Dose: A Roundup of Top Stories for Primary Care Physicians
PODCAST: Listen to our first episode for new research on bacterial vaginosis, a new treatment option for chronic urticaria, and more.
One in 5 US Adults Chooses Against Handwashing, Some Citing it as "Unnecessary," National Survey Finds
While 20% of US adults choose not to wash their hands at appropriate times, nearly half admitted to forgetting to do it, according to a new national survey.
Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr Steven P. Furr
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Steven P. Furr, former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Endemic Measles is a Clear and Present Danger, According to Stanford University Modeling Study
At current vaccination rates, measles could become endemic in the US again within 21 years; the threat extends to rubella, polio, and diphtheria, the study found.
Novavax JN.1 COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Fewer Side Effects Than mRNA in Health Care Workers
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine was linked to fewer and less severe side effects vs mRNA in a University of Utah study of health care workers.